The duo, consisting of bass clarinettist Fie Schouten and cellist Katharina Gross, dedicates itself to contemporary, international repertoire, in which both instrumentalists take pleasure in making the low frequencies sound, all possible sounds, melting or contrasting and inserting theatrical aspects.
Since their start as a duo in 2022 they performed in The Netherlands, France, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Turkey and Rumania. In May 2025 they are artist in residence in Norway, Trondheim. Working as a duo, they invite other musicians to collaborate, so far percussionists Ruud Roelofsen, Agostinho Sequiera, pianist Ji-Youn Song and soprano Keren Motseri. On their tours they regularly work with young composers and they give masterclasses and workshops. Their international collaboration reflects their commitment to enriching the contemporary music scene through innovative performances. Their first CD titled bee sage was released the Dutch label Attacca in 2024.
COMING UP
5-25 may 2025 Norway, Trondheim -> more info residency Fie Schouten & Katharina Gross Lademoen Kunstnerverksteder | Rottvol Kunstner Kollektiv 21.05.2025: lunch concert & artist talk. 24.05.2025: lecture-concert 2 x SOLO + Duo: Soft Strength (in collaboration with the nyMusikk) kindly supported by Fonds Podiumkunsten, Österreichische Botschaft Oslo
The following concerts are part of the 5th Basklarinet Festijn: 12 sept 2025 Amsterdam, Festival Muze van Zuid Duo Gross & Schouten + Chris Watt bass clarinet 13 sept 2025 Utrecht, Gaudeamus Festival Duo Gross & Schouten + Chris Watt bass clarinet 12 okt 2025 Beetsterzwaag, Cultbee Duo Gross & Schouten + Chris Watt, Femke van den Bergh bass clarinet 17 okt 2025 Den Haag, Korzo Duo Gross & Schouten + Kerwin Rolland electronics tickets and details ->>>>www.bassclarinet.nl
Doina Rotaru Masks (1989/2023) Rozalie Hirs Bee Sage (2023) Felipe Waller Ciencia Fricción (2022) Enno Poppe Holz (1999/2015) Tüzün Dyssynchrony (2023) Seung-Won Oh Modular 3 for Two (2022)
17.11.2023 “Their repertoire for the evening included compositions by the skilled students of BİLGİ Music and various composers from the contemporary music scene, creating a harmonious blend of diverse musical influences.”