Peter Verhoyen
Peter Verhoyen | |
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Birth name | Peter Verhoyen |
Born | Belgium |
Genres | Classical |
Occupation(s) | Orchestral, soloist |
Instrument(s) | Flute, piccolo |
Website | http://www.peterverhoyen.be |
Peter Verhoyen is a
Biography
Peter Verhoyen is principal piccolo of the
Piccolo specialist, Verhoyen has commissioned and premiered a large number of new works for his instrument, notably including 4 piccolo concerti by Levente Gyöngyösi,[1] Robert Groslot, Erik Desimpelaere and Bart Watté.[2] He also realised a of a series of recordings in which the piccolo is the central instrument. At the Royal Conservatoire Antwerp, Peter Verhoyen developed the first European piccolo Masters program.[3]
For his dedication to contemporary Flemish music, Peter has been awarded the Fuga Trofee from the Union of Belgian composers in 2017.[4]
Peter Verhoyen has worked with a large number of other performers and orchestras, including Collegium Instrumentale Brugense (conducted by Patrick Peire) and the orchestra Il Novecento (conducted by Robert Groslot).
Bibliography
- Lexicon van de Muziek in West-Vlaanderen, part 4 (Brugge, 2003), ISBN 90-72390-26-1 (in Dutch)
as author
- Verhoyen, Peter; Lauwers, Anke; Miller, Sarah (2022). Peter's Piccolo World. A Piccolo Inspiration Book for Intermediate to Advanced Players. Vol. 1. Illustrated by Ann-Sofie Verhoyen.
- Verhoyen, Peter; Lauwers, Anke; Miller, Sarah (2024). Peter's Piccolo World. A Piccolo Inspiration Book for Intermediate to Advanced Players. Vol. 2. Illustrated by Ann-Sofie Verhoyen.
Discography (selection)
- Patchwork. With Stefan De Schepper (piano), Nele Tiebout (saxophone), Benoît Viratelle (bass clarinet), Pieterjan Vranckx (seven African drums) and Sylvie Erauw (marimba). EtCetera KTC 1794 (2023)
- Piccolo concerti. With Ataneres ensemble. EtCetera KTC 1749 (2022)
- Piccolo sonatas. With Stefan De Schepper, piano. EtCetera KTC 1736 (2021)
- Zigeunerweisen. With Ilonka Kolthof, Anke Lauwers, Thomas Fabry (piccolo), Stefan de Schepper (piano) and Ann-Sofie Verhoyen (harp). Etcetera KTC 1701 (2020)
- The Birds. Original works for piccolo and piano. With Stefan De Schepper, piano. Codaex CX 4026 (2020)
- Mighty Metamorphoses. 21th-century repertoire for piccolo and flute. With Stefan De Schepper (piano), and Aldo Baerten (flute). EtCetera KTC 1668 (2019)[5]
- W.A.Mozart Flute Quartets. With Arco Baleno Chamber Music Group. Codaex CX 4010 (2015)
- Best of both worlds. Marc Matthys European Quartet with Ali Ryerson and Peter Verhoyen. Alley Cats PMP 5411499510225 (2014)
- Dirk Brossé - Earth tones. Chamber music for ensemble Arco Baleno and ethnic instruments. Codaex CX4025 (2009)
- Britannia. British chamber music for flute/piccolo, strings and harpsichord. With Arco Baleno Chamber Music Group. EtCetera KTC 1372 (2008)
- Piccolo Tunes. With Stefan De Schepper, piano. EtCetera KTC 1296 (2006)
- Debussy/Brewaeys– Preludes for symphony orchestra. With Royal Flemish Philharmonic. Talent DOM 381004 (2005)
- Antonio Vivaldi. String concertos – Flute concerto 'Il Gardellino' – Piccolo concerti. With Arco Baleno Chamber Music Group. EtCetera KTC 1278 (2004)
- Fantasia … sul linguaggio perduto: compositions for flute and string trio. With Arco Baleno Chamber Music Group. Radio 3 R397003 (1996)
External links
- Peter Verhoyen official website
- Peter Verhoyen's official YouTube channel
- Peter Verhoyen at the International Piccolo Flute Academy
References
- ^ "Konzert für Piccoloflöte und Orchester - Universal Edition".
- ^ "Etcetera records".
- ^ Documentary about the Antwerp piccolo master program
- ^ https://muziekcentrum.kunsten.be/organisation.php?ID=14480 (in Dutch)
- ^ **** Review in BBC Music Magazine February 2020. Featured in the February 2020 BBC Music Magazine podcast and the BBC Music Magazine playlist vol. 41.