Marc Grauwels is today one of the world best known flute players. This is due, first of all, to his talent, but also to his dynamic personality and an intelligent approach of his musical career.

After completing his studies, he made his orchestral debut in the Flanders Opera Orchestra. In 1976, he became solo piccolo at the Belgian National Opera Orchestra and in 1978, first solo flute in the Belgian Radio and Television Symphony Orchestra. He remained there for ten years and was chosen to play in the World Orchestra under the baton of Carlo-Maria Giulini.

His career as a soloist subsequently developed at an impressive speed and, since 1985, he has taught at the Mons Royal Conservatory.

He has been notably directed by Nino Rota and Astor Piazzolla who composed for him a 'History of the Tango'.

Marc Grauwels is a very easy-going, informal and enthusiastic person and dislikes 'traditional concerts for a fusty public'. He is always keen to diversify his musical experiences. But although he alternates Piazzolla with Schubert and Mozart with Ravi Shankar in an imaginative way, he is completely serious when it comes to putting together his programs.

With or without his flute, he always expresses himself with conviction and sincerity.

October 2001