Oriol Marès
klarinet, stem
Oriol Marès (1998) is a clarinetist born in Barcelona and based in Rotterdam.
Improvisation, enthusiasm and authenticity are the main forces which are embodied in every step he takes in his musical career. His love for Latin music has led him to explore uncharted territories in his artistic scope.He graduated with Cum Laude from Codarts University, where he studied under the guidance of Alex Simu. Most recently, Oriol was awarded the Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds scholarship to pursue his passion for music in Cuba. He has performed with groups such as the Ricciotti Orchestra and Amsterdam Klezmer Band, touring throughout the Czech Republic, Germany, France, and the Netherlands. In addition to his collaborations, Oriol is the founder of Cinco en Clave, a music ensemble with whom he has recorded for NPO, Talal Fayad & Oriol Marès, and Eruga Quintet.