22th international music festival Český Krumlov 2013 - Karel Dohnal, Jiří Lukeš

Soloists: Karel Dohnal /clarinet, pantomime/ Karlheinz Stockhausen: Harlequin for solo clarinet Jiří Lukeš /accordion/ Karel Dohnal is a laureate of many important international contests (Prague Spring, Rome, Bayreuth, Ostende, Sevilla, London). He is a graduate of the Academy of Musical Arts in Prague, and has taken part at internships at universities in London, Berlin, St. Petersburg, and Hilversum. During his career he has played at concerts in many countries in Europe, Asia, and the USA. He has cooperated with the Tokyo String Quartet, soprano Edita Gruberová, pianists Yevgeniy Samoilov, Ivo Kahánek, and many Czech and world orchestras. He is a member of the Prague Clarinet Ensemble, Trio Amadeus, and PhilHarmonica Octet. He has recorded several CD’s of solo as well as chamber repertoire. He regularly teaches at courses in the Czech Republic and abroad. In years 2009–2010, he was a guest clarinetist of BBC Symphony Orchestra in London. He is an official player of clarinet producers, French Selmer and American Rico, reeds of which he uses. Visitors of the Český Krumlov festival will experience a unique project – Dohnal’s interpretation of avant-garde composition Harlequin for solo clarinet by Karlheinz Stockhausen. This piece is currently played just by about four interpreters in the world, as it is exceptionally difficult. It is necessary not only to master the notes but also choreography, facial expression and dance. The young Czech clarinetist proves by his original interpretation of the composition that he is one of the best players but also that he has a great comedy talent.