Lucie Horsch: a new voice for the recorder

In just a few years, Lucie Horsch has established herself as one of the leading ambassadors of the recorder on the international stage. She captivates audiences with her deeply mature musicality, impressive virtuosity, and an eclecticism that pushes the boundaries of the instrument.

A Young Prodigy

Born in Amsterdam in 1999, Lucie began learning the recorder at a very young age, revealing an extraordinary talent early on.  

Trained at the prestigious Conservatorium van Amsterdam, she quickly garnered attention, representing the Netherlands at the Eurovision Young Musicians Competition at age 15.

Two years later, she joined the prestigious Decca Classics label and released her debut album dedicated to the Baroque repertoire. The album received the Edison Klassiek Award, confirming the attention paid to this young performer.

Open to Music

While Baroque music remains her primary playground, Lucie Horsch willingly explores other horizons:
transcriptions, contemporary creations, and varied collaborations. She reveals how expressive, virtuosic, and above all, current the recorder can be.

Her playing is distinguished by great clarity, supple phrasing, and a sense of color that makes each interpretation vibrant.
On stage, she now performs with prestigious ensembles such as the Concertgebouw Orchestra, the Munich Philharmonic, and the Academy of Ancient Music. She captivates with a natural presence and communicative energy that fills concert halls.
Lucie embodies a generation that is restoring the instrument to its rightful place in today's musical landscape.

An Artist to Watch...

Whether she is interpreting Bach, Telemann, or contemporary compositions, Lucie Horsch reveals an undeniable truth: the recorder is a moving, surprising, and touching instrument. 
Her playing unveils the secret poetry that connects my heart to this instrument: an authentic sound, artistic freedom, and the ability to travel through styles and eras.

And if her journey inspires you, feel free to discover the excerpts that I have the great honor of being able to offer for listening on the following flute pages: Alto in F after Denner and Stanesby, Ganassi in G, Van Eyck Soprano and Voice Flute.