Clarinetist Luis Fernández Castelló brings ‘Crime’ to the Foyer Européen
On Friday, 6 December, the Les Concerts du Foyer Européen series welcomed clarinetist Luis Fernández Castelló and pianist Francesc Llop i Álvaro for an exceptional recital titled “Passionate Clarinet” at the Salle Adenauer, located within the Foyer Européen in Luxembourg. This performance offered a captivating journey through music for clarinet and piano, featuring works that spanned over two centuries of composition.
Les Concerts du Foyer Européen
The Les Concerts du Foyer Européen series has established itself as a distinguished platform for chamber music performances in Luxembourg. Hosted at the Salle Adenauer—a venue renowned for its intimate and refined atmosphere—the series continues to bring international artists and innovative programmes to local audiences. For many years, it has presented chamber music in an environment that fosters dialogue between performers and listeners, creating unforgettable musical experiences.
Named after Konrad Adenauer, a founding figure of the European Union, the Salle Adenauer reflects the Foyer Européen’s mission of fostering cultural unity and exchange. Located in the heart of Luxembourg, it provides a welcoming space for both artists and audiences to celebrate music from across Europe and beyond.
Concert Programme:
- Germaine Tailleferre (1892–1983) – Arabesque
- Caroline Schleicher (1794–1873) – Sonatina
- Juan de Dios García-Aguilera (1959) – Nocturne
- Ángeles López-Artiga (1939) – Sonata
- Albert Sardà (1943) – Ekur
- Clémence de Grandval (1828–1907) – Two Pieces
- Óscar Colomina (1977) – “Crime”
- Ida Gotkovsky (1933) – “Images de Norvège”
- Laura Vega (1978) – “De un amor lejano” (From a Distant Love)
“Crime”
Óscar Colomina i Bosch’s “Crime” holds a distinctive place in this recital. The work draws inspiration from the poetry of Vicent Andrés Estellés—one of the most celebrated Valencian poets of the 20th century. Estellés’ evocative verses, often centered around themes of intimacy, loss, and human fragility, find a sonic counterpart in Colomina’s composition. Through “Crime”, the clarinet and piano weave an expressive dialogue, embodying the raw emotion and lyrical power of Estellés’ poetic imagery.
