Esbjerg Ensemble Introduces Mark Simpson as its Composer-in-Residence Sønderho Church, Fanø, 7.30 pm. Thursday 10th August 2023
This year, the Esbjerg Ensemble introduces the internationally acclaimed Mark Simpson as the Composer-in-Residence. Simpson, a British composer and clarinettist, is known for his evocative compositions and soul-stirring performances.
A captivating programme:
Ruth Crawford Seeger: Suite for Wind Quintet
Mark Simpson: Darkness Moves for Solo Clarinet
Francis Poulenc: Sonata for Clarinet and Bassoon
Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 6 ‘Malincolia,’ Op. 18
Leoš Janáček: ‘Kreutzer Sonata’ for String Quartet
Leoš Janáček: ‘Mladi’ (Youth) for Wind Sextet
Kerstin Thiele – flute, David Dinu – oboe, Ron Chen-Zion, Mark Simpson – clarinet & bass clarinet, Antti Salovaara – bassoon, Joke Wijma – horn,
Mathilda Milwidsky, Tim Crawford – violin, Michel Camille – viola, Pau Codina – cello