Jean Thorel

Jean Thorel is a highly regarded percussionist known for his virtuosity and commitment to expanding the repertoire for his instrument. He's recorded a wide range of music, from solo percussion works to concertos and chamber pieces, often featuring contemporary American composers or exploring lesser-known corners of the percussion world. His discography includes albums dedicated to mallet concertos, American percussion works, and concertos for less common instruments like the recorder and mandolin, showcasing his versatility and collaborative spirit.

Thorel's recordings frequently highlight the music of living composers, indicating his dedication to promoting new music. He's also shown a keen interest in bringing forgotten or overlooked works to light, as evidenced by his albums featuring 19th-century Danish concertos and English recorder concertos. This combination of championing contemporary music and exploring historical repertoire makes him a dynamic and important figure in the world of percussion.

Genres

Experimental

Folk

Classical

Jazz

Contemporary Classical

Chamber Music

Percussion

American Classical

Latest Release

A Talk of Our Time

Niels Rosing-Schow•

Athelas Sinfonietta Copenhagen•

Jean Thorel

Album - 8 Tracks - Released February 4, 2022