Both Stanley Drucker and Karl Leister were different times members of our international jury. Karl Leister was the former principal clarinet of the Berliner Philharmonic Orchestra and world-known clarinetist. At the conclusion of the 2008-2009 season, New York Philharmonic Principal Clarinet Stanley Drucker celebrated 60 years as a member of the Orchestra and announced his retirement. In honor of his 50th anniversary, and in recognition of his highly respected and…

Clarinetist Zhen Sun is an active performer and teacher. As a soloist, he performed with Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra (Monaco), Evora Orchestra (Portugal) Brussel  Phiharmonic Orchestra (Belgium),Orchestre de la Garde republicaine(France),Free State Orchestra(South African)and many major orchestra in China. Zhen Sun is a faculty member of Sichuan Conservatory of Music (Chengdu, China) a Buffet artist and the Director of ICA in Asia(part).

Sharon Kam is one of the world’s leading clarinet soloists and has been working with renowned orchestras in the United States, Europe, and Japan for over 20 years.

We are proud to present you Sabine Meyer as member of our international jury for the 6th International Clarinet Competition Ghent. Sabine Meyer is one of the world’s most renowned instrumental soloists. It is partly due to her that the clarinet, a solo instrument previously underestimated, recaptured the attention of the concert platform. Born in Crailsheim, she studied with Otto Hermann in Stuttgart and Hans Deinzer in Hanover, then embarked…

For the 6th International Clarinet Competition Ghent IMP vzw asked 3 composers to write a new composition for this competition. For the 1st round candidates need to perform a piece composed by Patricia Gil Jimenez. During the semi final the candidates perform a new composition written by Johan Duijck with the 'Gents Madrigaalkoor' conducted by the composer and during the final the candidate will perform with Casco Phil the new…

The applications for the preselection of the 6th International Clarinet Competition were a great succes. 65 candidates where selected to participate in the actual competition. Find out about the candidates on their personal pages. The final of the competition takes place on November 8, 2024 in the Miry Hall of the Royal Conservatory of Ghent. During the final the 3 laureats will perform with 'Symfonieorkest Vlaanderen' conducted by Jean-François Verdier.…

The applications for the preselection of the 6th International Clarinet Competition were a great succes. 65 candidates where selected to participate in the actual competition. Find out about the candidates on their personal pages. Semi final of the competition take place on November 4 - 5, 2024 in the Miry Hall of the Royal Conservatory of Ghent and exists of 2 different part. Part of the semi final is with…

The applications for the preselection of the 6th International Clarinet Competition were a great succes. 65 candidates where selected to participate in the actual competition. Find out about the candidates on their personal pages. Semi final of the competition take place on November 3 - 4 - 5, 2024 in the Miry Hall of the Royal Conservatory of Ghent and exists of 2 different part. Part of the semi final…

The applications for the preselection of the 6th International Clarinet Competition were a great succes. 65 candidates where selected to participate in the actual competition. Find out about the candidates on their personal pages. The 1st and 2nd round of the competition take place from October 30 until November 2, 2024 in the Miry Hall of the Royal Conservatory of Ghent and have free access. During these two rounds candidates…

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