Oxalys

Where were you founded?       

Brussels Conservatoire (KCB)

What awards have you received?          

Klara “Best ensemble” in 2016; Several Diapason d’Or including the last 2 CDs (Music by Jean Cras & Nonetto with nonets by Nino Rota, Hanns Eisler & Bohuslav Martinu; Toblacher Komponierhäuschen” Price 2009 for ‘Lied von der Erde’

Which prize are you most proud of?

All

Who is your favourite composer?          

Gustav Mahler and Claude Debussy …

Which composer would you like audiences to rediscover?        

Louise Farrenc

What was your first recording?

A 1997 CD with music by Debussy, Ravel & Jolivet

What is your favourite Passacaille recording (other artist)?      

QUARTETSC.PH.E. Bach Quartet’s for flute viola, cello & piano

What piece have you never recorded but would like to?

‘Appalachian Spring’ by Aaron Copland in its original scoring for 13 musicians

What do you do before giving a concert?           

Rehearse and eat.

What do you do after playing a concert?            

Drink.