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Robert Groslot

The sound universe of Belgian composer Robert Groslot fuses Anglo-Saxon, Germanic and Latin elements into a new and highly malleable language, building upon the achievements of the great composers of the Western heritage. Form virtuosity, sound refinement, wittiness, ‘rediscovered’ tonality and rhythmical adventure are the keystones of the music of Robert Groslot. He often draws inspiration from other art forms, especially poetry and painting. His work catalogue consists of two symphonies, many other orchestral works, 24 concertos, two chamber operas, three multimedia works, a cantata and many solo works and chamber music.

As a composer, Robert Groslot was largely self-taught. His broad experience with the big repertoire works, both as a concert pianist and as a conductor, became the perfect breeding ground for his composing philosophy. To give profound joy to the performing musicians, while striving for the strongest possible impact on the listener is essential for him in the creation of new music. Resulting in a distinctively coloured and rhytmically challenging writing, his chamber music has been referred to as ‘oxygen during practice and adrenalin during performance’. His multimedia works demonstrate just as much this optimistic vision towards art and life – brightly-coloured art movies with dancers and actors in a partly staged, partly virtual setting within a mysterious narrative, contemplating on life and seeking liberation from traditional frameworks.

Robert Groslot (°1951, Mechelen – Belgium) started his musical career as a pianist. After winning the Alessandro Casagrande Competition in 1974 (Terni) and becoming laureate at the Queen Elisabeth Competition (Brussels, 1978), he undertook concert trips accross 4 continents through more than 20 countries and made many studio, radio and television recordings, over 120 CDs.

A strong supporter of professional music education, Robert Groslot has taught piano at several distinguished music institutions in Belgium and the Netherlands until 2009. The majority of his career he spent at The Royal Conservatory of Antwerp where he was appointed Artistic Director in 1995. In the mid 1990’s he founded two succesful national youth orchestras that served as a training ground for an entire generation of musicians, many of whom can be found working professionally throughout Europe. 

Selective discography

	Robert Groslot - The Intimacy of Distance (2021) 21st century / contemporary Brussels Philharmonic, Robert Groslot, Robert Groslot		Robert Groslot - Concertos for Piano, Cello and Harp (2019) 20th century Robert Groslot, Robert Groslot, Brussels Philharmonic
	Robert Groslot: Concerto for Orchestra / Violin concerto (2018) 20th century Robert Groslot, Robert Groslot, Brussels Philharmonic		Chamber Music (2018) classical Robert Groslot
	Robert Groslot - Piano Concerto & Solo Works (2014) 21st century / contemporary Jan Michiels, Robert Groslot, Robert Groslot, Il Novecento		Robert Groslot conducts his... (2013) 21st century / contemporary Robert Groslot, De Koninklijke muziekkapel van de Belgische gidsen, Robert Groslot, Vlad Weverbergh, Steven Mead, Norbert Nozy, Peter Verhoyen, Carlo Willems (...)
	Peter Cabus - Piano Music (2011) 20th century Peter Cabus, Peter Cabus, Philibert Mees, Frans Truyts, Robert Groslot		Fontyn Jacqueline - Orchestral Works 2 (2007) 20th century Jacqueline Fontyn, Robert Groslot
	Jacqueline Fontyn - Piano Works (2006) 20th century Robert Groslot, Daniel Blumenthal, Jacqueline Fontyn		Maurice Delage (2004) 20th century Lucienne Van Deyck, Aldo Baerten, Joris Van den Hauwe, Ronald Van Spaendonck, Sophie Hallynck, Thérèse Malengreau, Baudouin Giaux, Christiane Collienne (...)

Selectieve discografie als componist

	Piccolo concerti (2022) 21st century / contemporary Peter Verhoyen, Levente Gyöngyösi, Ataneres Ensemble, Erik Desimpelaere, Robert Groslot, Bart Watté		Concerto for Bass Guitar and Orchestra (2022) 21st century / contemporary Thomas Fiorini, Robert Groslot, Brussels Philharmonic
	Robert Groslot - The Intimacy of Distance (2021) 21st century / contemporary Brussels Philharmonic, Robert Groslot, Robert Groslot		Robert Groslot - Concertos for Piano, Cello and Harp (2019) 20th century Robert Groslot, Robert Groslot, Brussels Philharmonic
	Hidden Facts (2018) 21st century / contemporary Focus Wind Quintet, Robert Groslot, Erik Desimpelaere, Piet Swerts, Bram Van Camp, Jan Huylebroeck		Robert Groslot: Concerto for Orchestra / Violin concerto (2018) 20th century Robert Groslot, Robert Groslot, Brussels Philharmonic
	Robert Groslot - Piano Concerto & Solo Works (2014) 21st century / contemporary Jan Michiels, Robert Groslot, Robert Groslot, Il Novecento		Robert Groslot - Chamber Music for Clarinet (2014) 21st century / contemporary Vlad Weverbergh, Robert Groslot, Christophe Pochet, Eline Pauwels, Sander Geerts, Peter Devos, Jan Michiels, Eline Groslot (...)
	Groslot Robert - Works for flute & Piccolo (2014) 21st century / contemporary Peter Verhoyen, Robert Groslot, Eline Groslot, Stefan De Schepper, Heigo Rosin, Benjamin Dieltjens, Arco Baleno		De Markies van Carabas (2013) 21st century / contemporary I SOLISTI, Robert Groslot, Francis Pollet

Author of

	Si le monde (2014) Klassiek Robert Groslot

Selectieve discografie als medewerker

	J.S. Bach: Aria / F. Liszt: Liebestraum classical Het Nieuw Vlaams Symfonie Orkest, Franz Liszt, Walter Boeykens, Johann Sebastian Bach, Robert Groslot

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