Belgian clarinetist Roeland Hendrikx is internationally acclaimed for the beauty of his sound, the refinement of his musical voice, and his compelling artistry as both soloist and chamber musician. Celebrated for his expressive depth and stylistic versatility, he has established himself as one of the leading clarinetists of his generation.
As a soloist, Hendrikx has performed with orchestras including the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Belgian National Orchestra, Brussels Philharmonic, the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra, the Rheinische Philharmonie, and several international orchestras across Europe and beyond. His performances have been praised for their lyrical intensity and technical brilliance.
A passionate chamber musician, Hendrikx collaborates with many distinguished artists and ensembles.
In 2015, he founded the Roeland Hendrikx Ensemble, an ensemble dedicated to the rich and expressive repertoire for clarinet, piano, and strings, quickly gaining recognition for its refined and vibrant performances.
Hendrikx enjoyed a distinguished orchestral career as principal clarinet of the Belgian National Orchestra and earlier as clarinet soloist (Eb-principal) with La Monnaie in Brussels. After nearly two decades in these prestigious positions, he chose to dedicate himself fully to a career as a soloist, chamber musician, and teacher.
His extensive discography reflects a wide-ranging musical curiosity. Recordings of the clarinet concertos of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gerald Finzi and Max Bruch with the London Philharmonic Orchestra have been widely praised, while numerous chamber music recordings demonstrate his affinity for repertoire ranging from Johannes Brahms and Claude Debussy to contemporary works and new commissions. His artistic curiosity has also led him to champion Belgian repertoire and contemporary music, an engagement for which he received the prestigious Jeanne & Willem Pelemans Prize.
Equally dedicated to pedagogy, Hendrikx is Professor of Clarinet at the LUCA School of Arts in Leuven and at Conservatorium Maastricht. His students come from around the world, and he is regularly invited to give masterclasses at leading conservatories and festivals internationally.