“Her playing has abundantwarmth and lyricism,allied to a sinuous vocal quality.” – Classical SourceBelgian clarinettist Annelien Van Wauwe is forging a reputation as one of the most exciting and original clarinettists of her generation, captivating audiences with her expressive, intense and lyrical performances.A former BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist, Annelien has won numerous international competitions. Her joint Second Prize award at the ARD International Music Competition in Munich in 2012 was a decisive step towards international recognition. In 2018, she won a Borletti-Buitoni Trust Award. Annelien Van Wauwe was awarded an Opus Klassik as Best Young Artist 2020 for her Pentatone album ‘Belle Epoque’. An inspired chamber musician, Annelien is the founder of Brussels-based CAROUSEL Chamber Music Ensemble. Formed in 2018, the group brings together eleven international exceptional musicians with the aim of performing existing and new chamber music at the highest level. In 2021 she founded the woodwind quintet BREEZE.She regularly gives masterclasses and teaches at the Royal Conservatoire The Hague.http://annelienvanwauwe.com/https://www.carousel-ensemble.com/https://www.breeze-winds.com/