Five Things Friday – Martin Fröst
“Until you’ve heard Martin Fröst, you haven’t really heard the clarinet.” – The Times
Swedish clarinetist Martin Fröst is known throughout the world for his virtuosic abilities and his dedication to stretching the boundaries of the traditional classical music performance. His championing of pieces such as Anders Hillborg’s Peacock Tales have led to developing performances that not only include clarinet, but dance and theatrical production as well. If you’re curious about this multi-talented musician, here’s five things you may (or may not) know about Martin Fröst . . .
THE CLARINET TURNS CARTWHEELS
March 2, 2012 In the concerts of the clarinetist Martin Fröst, the conventional rocks. He put a spell on the Luzern audience. “Very rarely does the clarient get to establish itself so exaltedly as in Anders Hillborg’s Peacock Tales. ……. Martin Fröst was the guest of the Luzern Symphony Orchestra with the extrordinary composition on …