Oxalys

Category:ensemble (instrumentaal), hedendaagse muziek, repertoire
01.03.1993
Genre(s):21ste eeuw / hedendaags, 20ste eeuw, classicisme, romantiek
Actual/previous members:Shirly Laub, Frédéric D'Ursel, Elisabeth Smalt, Koenraad Hofman, Toon Fret, Justus Grimm, Nathalie Lefèvre, Annie Lavoisier

Biography

Founded in 1993 by students at the Brussels Conservatory, Oxalys has developed into a chamber music ensemble with a unique profile and a strong international reputation. The original line-up of string quintet, flute, clarinet and harp often blossoms into a larger ensemble that can perform a wide range of works and create unusual projects.

Oxalys takes its basic repertoire from the Belle Epoque (1870-1930) and looks backwards as well as forwards from that time; the ensemble surveys the cultural history of Europe, from works by Haydn and Mozart to first performances of contemporary music. Oxalys is also attached to vocal chamber music from the late 19th century, the fin de siècle, for which they call upon such excellent soloists as Claire Lefilliâtre, Laure Delcampe, Christianne Stotijn, Dietrich Henschel, Nikolay Borchev and Christoph Prégardien. Its sophisticated repertoire and refined performances always assure Oxalys of a warm welcome on national and international stages. The Belgian radio station Klara awarded the ensemble the 'Klara Music Prize for Best Soloist or Ensemble' in 2016.

The ensemble's versatility is also evident in Oxalys' rich and often acclaimed discography, which includes both established and unexplored repertoire. Through its recordings it has shed new light on works by Gustav Mahler, Claude Debussy, Richard Strauss, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Max Reger, Joseph Jongen, Bohuslav Martinů, Nino Rota and Hanns Eisler, among others.

Oxalys enjoys going further than established concert practice and regularly participates in theatrical productions. The ensemble also devises and realises pedagogical and educational projects.

Selective discography

NonettoNonetto (2021)
20th century
Oxalys, Nino Rota, Hanns Eisler, Bohuslav Martinů
Jean Cras - La Flûte de Pan & QuintettesJean Cras - La Flûte de Pan & Quintettes (2019)
20th century
Oxalys, Jean Cras
A conversation between friendsA conversation between friends (2018)
classical
Oxalys
Joseph Jongen - La MusiqueJoseph Jongen - La Musique (2017)
20th century
Oxalys, Joseph Jongen, Claire Lefilliâtre
Joseph Jongen - Chamber musicJoseph Jongen - Chamber music (2017)
20th century
Oxalys, Joseph Jongen
If the owl calls againIf the owl calls again (2014)
classical
Oxalys, Modest Moessorgski, Christianne Stotijn, Maurice Delage, Maurice Ravel, Frank Martin, André Caplet, Frank Bridge (...)
Peter en de wolfPeter en de wolf (2014)
20th century
Stefaan Degand, Sergei Prokofiev, Christian Lahaye, Chris Dusauchoit, Oxalys
Georges Antoine (°Liège 1892 - Bruges 1918)Georges Antoine (°Liège 1892 - Bruges 1918) (2014)
classical
Oxalys, Georges Antoine
Tusschen de TweeTusschen de Twee (2011)
21st century / contemporary
Oxalys, Koen De Cauter, Els Van Laethem, Dick van der Harst
Max RegerMax Reger (2009)
20th century
Oxalys, Toon Fret, Nathalie Lefèvre, Shirly Laub, Frédéric D'Ursel, Elisabeth Smalt, Martijn Vink, Max Reger (...)

Related Items

News:Annelies van Parys en AMUZ (25.03.2014)
Oxalys wint de Internationale Schallplattenpreis Toblacher Komponierhäuschen 2009 (25.08.2009)
Press Clips:
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Flanders - Cultural crossroads in the heart of Europe (06.2009)
External links:Facebookpagina van Oxalys
Instagrampagina van Oxalys