Robert Groslot

Category:dirigent, docent, solist, muzikant, componist, hedendaagse componist, hedendaagse muziek
1951
Genre(s):Klassiek, populair / licht klassiek
Instrument(s):piano

Biography

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

Von Weber Carl MariaVon Weber Carl Maria (1994)
classicism
Walter Boeykens, Walter Boeykens Ensemble, Marjeta Korosec, Peter Despiegelaere, Thérèse-Marie Gilissen, Roel Dieltiens, Etienne Siebens, Robert Groslot (...)
Concert de la Société PhilharmoniqueConcert de la Société Philharmonique (1994)
20th century
Daniel Blumenthal, Robert Groslot, Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel, Igor Stravinsky
Een jong geluidEen jong geluid (1992)
romanticism, 20th century
Dirk Herten, Filip Martens, Peter Verhoyen, Dimitri Baeteman, Steven Kolacny, Piet Van Bockstal, Katrijn Friant, Guido De Neve (...)
Robert Groslot speelt SchubertRobert Groslot speelt Schubert (1992)
romanticism
Robert Groslot, Paul Klinck, Eric Dequeker, Lode Cartrysse, Takashi Yamane, Hilde Coppieters, Griet François, Jaap Kruithof (...)
Stravinsky: Le Sacre du PrintempsStravinsky: Le Sacre du Printemps (1991)
20th century
Robert Groslot, Sylvia Traey, Residentie-orkest Den Haag, Hans Vonk
Mozart Wolfgang AmadeusMozart Wolfgang Amadeus (1991)
classicism
Walter Boeykens Ensemble, Walter Boeykens, Marjeta Korosec, Peter Despiegelaere, Thérèse-Marie Gilissen, Roel Dieltiens, Robert Groslot, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (...)
Martinu Bohuslav   - The three sonatas for cello and pianoMartinu Bohuslav - The three sonatas for cello and piano (1990)
20th century
Bohuslav Martinů, Roel Dieltiens, Robert Groslot
Fontyn Jaqueline - Piano WorksFontyn Jaqueline - Piano Works (1988)
20th century
Jacqueline Fontyn, Daniel Blumenthal, Robert Groslot
From J.S. Bach to J.L. CoeckFrom J.S. Bach to J.L. Coeck (1986)
20th century, romanticism, Baroque
Walter Boeykens, Jan Guns, Walter Boeykens Ensemble, Jan Louis Alphonse Coeck, Johann Sebastian Bach, Claude Debussy, Franz Schubert, Witold Lutoslawski (...)
Jacqueline Fontyn - Piano WorksJacqueline Fontyn - Piano Works (1984)
20th century
Robert Groslot, Jacqueline Fontyn

Selectieve discografie als componist

Piccolo concertiPiccolo concerti (2022)
21st century / contemporary
Peter Verhoyen, Levente Gyöngyösi, Ataneres Ensemble, Erik Desimpelaere, Robert Groslot, Bart Watté
Concerto for Bass Guitar and OrchestraConcerto for Bass Guitar and Orchestra (2022)
21st century / contemporary
Thomas Fiorini, Robert Groslot, Brussels Philharmonic
Robert Groslot - The Intimacy of DistanceRobert Groslot - The Intimacy of Distance (2021)
21st century / contemporary
Brussels Philharmonic, Robert Groslot, Robert Groslot
Robert Groslot - Concertos for Piano, Cello and HarpRobert Groslot - Concertos for Piano, Cello and Harp (2019)
20th century
Robert Groslot, Robert Groslot, Brussels Philharmonic
Hidden FactsHidden 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 concertoRobert Groslot: Concerto for Orchestra / Violin concerto (2018)
20th century
Robert Groslot, Robert Groslot, Brussels Philharmonic
Robert Groslot - Piano Concerto & Solo WorksRobert Groslot - Piano Concerto & Solo Works (2014)
21st century / contemporary
Jan Michiels, Robert Groslot, Robert Groslot, Il Novecento
Robert Groslot - Chamber Music for ClarinetRobert 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 & PiccoloGroslot 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 CarabasDe Markies van Carabas (2013)
21st century / contemporary
I SOLISTI, Robert Groslot, Francis Pollet

Author of

Si le mondeSi le monde (2014)
Klassiek
Robert Groslot

Selectieve discografie als medewerker

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

Related Items

News:Een tien in Luister voor Robert Groslot en Philippe Herreweghe (13.05.2014)
Documents:Night of the Proms (book)
Si le monde (photo album)
External links:Componistenfiche Robert Groslot