Lucie Horsch is a renowned Dutch recorder player, widely praised for her remarkable virtuosity and musicianship in the field of classical music. Born in 1999 in Amsterdam to a family of professional musicians, Horsch showed an extraordinary affinity for music at an early age. Initially taught by her father Greg Horsch, a cellist with the Concertgebouw Orchestra, her prodigious talent soon became evident. She later studied with renowned recorder virtuoso Walter van Hauwe.

Horsch's career took off after she won the Concertgebouw Young Talent Award in 2014, followed by numerous other international accolades, including the prestigious 2016 Classic BRIT Award in the category of Young Artist of the Year. She has since established herself as one of the leading recorder players of her generation, known for her dynamic performances and a broad repertoire that spans from Baroque masterpieces to contemporary compositions.

Her recordings showcase a commitment to both the history and the evolution of her instrument. Albums like "Baroque Journey" demonstrate her ability to breathe new life into well-trodden works, while her engagement with arrangements of pieces such as Piazzolla's "Libertango" and the traditional melody "Auld Lang Syne" showcases the versatility of the recorder and its relevance to a wide range of musical genres. With her thoughtful interpretations and technical fluency, Lucie Horsch stands at the forefront of redefining the recorder's place in the modern classical music scene.

Genres

Baroque Woodwind

Recorder

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Latest Release

Haydn: Piano Trio in G Major, Hob. XV:25 "Gypsy Rondo": III. Rondo all'Ongarese. Presto (Arr. Farrington for Recorder, Violin, Cello & Harpsichord)

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Single - Released September 13, 2024