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- Flairck is a Dutch musical ensemble formed in 1978 around guitar virtuoso Erik Visser. The group has had varying members dependent on the projects undertaken. The Netherlands has long experienced a variety of musical influences as befits a country of its cultural diversity. Flairck has tapped into this confluence of musical inspirations, bringing with it its own originality. Like its music the name of the band is an original composition, coming from the English work 'flair' and the Dutch 'vlerk' which means a nimble fingered hand or wing, reflecting the instrumental speed and clarity of the music. Flairck started as an instrumental group, playing acoustic instruments and composing the majority of its own material. In essence the music is a form of chamber music, classically influenced new 'traditional' music with touches of jazz and blues. However such a definition does little to convey the impact of Flairck's performances, which draw on a variety of influences. The number of instruments the group has collected on its many tours has grown steadily over the years and quite a few of these instruments are used in Flairck's theatrical stage settings. Flairck has worked with several well known artist and symphony orchestras, touring in Europe and beyond, including Indonesia, Japan, Australia, and North and South America. The group toured France with Georges Moustaki and recorded an album with producer Mike Batt and singer Maggie Reilly ("Sleight of Hand", EMI). After two years of preparation Flairck released its first album in 1978. The album "Variations on a Lady" went platinum in the Netherlands and received three major awards including an Edison, which is the Netherlands highest recording award. The second album "The Lady's Back", released in 1979, went gold and received several distinctions including another Edison. Over the years Flairck has released 17 CDs / albums. The third album "Live in Amsterdam" was released in 1980, "Circus" in 1981, "Flairck and Orchestra" in 1982, "Moustaki and Flairck" also in 1982, "Bal Masque" was recorded in 1984, "Sleight of Hand" in 1985, "Encore" in 1986 and "The Emigrant" in 1988. In February 1989 Flairck received the Gouden Harp (Golden Harp), The Netherlands' highest music award. "Alive", a live double CD, was released in 1990. "The Parade" (1992) was based on the paintings of the Dutch medieval painter Hieronymus Bosch and the CD "Chambers" (1994) on the work of the Belgian surrealist René Magritte. In 1995 the CD "The Chilean Concerts" was recorded and released in South America. "The Golden Age" (1996) was set in the 17th century and based on the true story of a Dutch sailing vessel. In 1997 the group spent three months in Chile composing and recording music for the photographer Roberto Edwards' project "Cuerpos Pintados". In 1998 the tour "Lijf" celebrated the 20th anniversary of Flairck. In 1999 the "Symphony for the Old World" incorporated 9 musicians, including 4 soloists from the four corners of Europe. The CD and video "Symphony for the Old World" were released in the year 2000. "Circus Hieronymus Bosch", a cooperation with acrobatics theatre Corpus and based on the paintings of the Dutch mediaeval painter Hieronymus Bosch, premiered on 8 August, 2001, in 's-Hertogenbosch, followed by more than 80 concerts in Holland and Belgium. "Circus Hieronymus Bosch" was recorded for a DVD production, which was released in September 2002. Because of the success of this unusual circus show the cooperation between Flairck and Corpus continued the following year, resulting in the opera "Lucia the Moucheron", which premiered on September 21 2002 in Middelburg, Zeeland. In the years 2003 and 2004 Flairck stopped touring for the first time in its 25 year old history. Erik Visser decided to take the time to settle some old scores: together with editor Piet Zweers he prepared the final partitura's of "Symphony for the Old World", "Circus Hieronymus Bosch" and "Lucia de Moucheron". Flairck released these music books on the website. In 2004 and 2005 Erik Visser worked on a solo tour called "The One Man Parade" traveling through 45 Dutch theaters. The musical style of Flairck is a unique blend of folk music, jazz and classical chamber music. The music written by the members of the ensemble is often centred on an album theme and is played with a wide variety of acoustic instruments.
- Flairck ist eine niederländische Musikgruppe, die 1976 vom Gitarristen Erik Visser gegründet wurde. Der Name ist zurückzuführen auf eine Zusammensetzung aus dem englischen Wort flair und dem niederländischen Wort für eine fingerfertige Hand vlerk. Der Name soll die Einflüsse verschiedener Kulturen und Musikstile in den Stücken der Gruppe zum Ausdruck bringen.
- Flairck es un grupo musical de origen holandés. Creado en el año 1978 por Erik y Hans Visser, ha difundido una forma musical experimental que mezcla el folk, la música de cámara, el rock progresivo y la música tradicional holandesa, entre otros, obteniendo un sonido propio. Flairck es ampliamente conocido (como músicos de culto) en su país de origen y en Chile. Flairck se caracteriza por el virtuosismo de sus músicos y por la gran cantidad de instrumentos en escenario. El nombre de la banda es una composición original proveniente de la palabra flair (Inglés para instinto) y vlerk (Holandés para mano o ala ágil).
- I Flairck sono una progressive band olandese, attiva dal 1978.
- Flairck is een Nederlandse akoestische band, die in 1976 werd opgericht door de broers Erik en Hans Visser (februari 1954) uit het Brabantse dorpje Ulvenhout, Judy Schomper en Peter Weekers. De naam Flairck is een combinatie van het Engelse Flair en het Nederlandse Vlerk, net zoals de muziek een combinatie van diverse stijlen en culturen laat horen. Flairck speelt vrijwel uitsluitend eigen composities, over het algemeen instrumentaal, soms geënt op klassiek-romantische muziek, soms met overduidelijke invloeden uit de Keltische of Romaanse cultuur. Flairck heeft door de jaren heen steeds wisselende samenstellingen gekend; Erik Visser is de enige die altijd van de band deel uit heeft gemaakt. Flairck heeft tournees gemaakt door Europa, Azië, Australië, Noord- en Zuid-Amerika. Andere kernleden van de band zijn Hans en Annet Visser (broer en zus van Erik), Judy Schomper, Sylvia Houtzager en Peter Weekers. In 1978 werd de eerste plaat uitgebracht, waarna Flairck in 1979 een Zilveren Harp ontving. In 1988 zou een Gouden Harp volgen.
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- Flairck is a Dutch musical ensemble formed in 1978 around guitar virtuoso Erik Visser. The group has had varying members dependent on the projects undertaken. The Netherlands has long experienced a variety of musical influences as befits a country of its cultural diversity. Flairck has tapped into this confluence of musical inspirations, bringing with it its own originality.
- Flairck ist eine niederländische Musikgruppe, die 1976 vom Gitarristen Erik Visser gegründet wurde. Der Name ist zurückzuführen auf eine Zusammensetzung aus dem englischen Wort flair und dem niederländischen Wort für eine fingerfertige Hand vlerk. Der Name soll die Einflüsse verschiedener Kulturen und Musikstile in den Stücken der Gruppe zum Ausdruck bringen.
- Flairck es un grupo musical de origen holandés. Creado en el año 1978 por Erik y Hans Visser, ha difundido una forma musical experimental que mezcla el folk, la música de cámara, el rock progresivo y la música tradicional holandesa, entre otros, obteniendo un sonido propio. Flairck es ampliamente conocido (como músicos de culto) en su país de origen y en Chile. Flairck se caracteriza por el virtuosismo de sus músicos y por la gran cantidad de instrumentos en escenario.
- I Flairck sono una progressive band olandese, attiva dal 1978.
- Flairck is een Nederlandse akoestische band, die in 1976 werd opgericht door de broers Erik en Hans Visser (februari 1954) uit het Brabantse dorpje Ulvenhout, Judy Schomper en Peter Weekers. De naam Flairck is een combinatie van het Engelse Flair en het Nederlandse Vlerk, net zoals de muziek een combinatie van diverse stijlen en culturen laat horen.
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