Adriana Breukink Award presented for the first time.
Open Recorder Days Amsterdam (ORDA) 2023

1st Introduction: Adriana Breukink Award

A prize for creativity and originality.

The Adriana Breukink Award will bepresented for the first time at theOpen Recorder Days Amsterdam (ORDA) 2023 and represents a significant honour for talented recorder players.
Named after Adriana Breukink, one of the most renowned recorder developers and a pioneer in the field of modern recorder making, the award honours outstanding achievements in the field of innovative and creative music performance.

Adriana Breukink is known worldwide for her innovative instrument designs, which have improved the sound quality and playability of recorders. Through her work she has been instrumental in establishing the recorder as a respected instrument in the modern music world. Her instruments are appreciated by professional musicians all over the world for their special richness of sound.

The Open Recorder Days Amsterdam (ORDA) is an event in the recorder world that brings together musicians, music lovers and manufacturers every two years.
The event features a competition, concerts and the popular instrument exhibition. The ORDA in 2023 will have a special significance in the history of the Adriana Breukink Award, as the award was presented here for the first time.

The award itself is a great honour and recognition for the winner. It symbolises the exceptional skills and talent of the artist to capture the hearts of the jury and the audience with their innovative performance.

This year's winner will receive the first copy of the Eagle Ganassi alto (treble) recorder from the "Feather" edition.

Recorder competitions all over the world can apply for the Adriana Breukink Award to be presented within their framework.

Applications for the Adriana Breukink Award are accepted on the websitewww.adrianabreukink.comwebsite. There, interested organisers can find all the information and requirements they need to meet in order to qualify for the award.
To summarise, the Adriana Breukink Award is a special opportunity for talented recorder players to demonstrate their skills and passion for the recorder.

Through its connection with the Open Recorder Days Amsterdam (ORDA) 2023, the award becomes a stage for outstanding musicians and emphasises the importance of the innovative power of the recorder in the music world.

2. background of the award: Who is Adriana Breukink?

The Adriana Breukink Award was created in 2023 in memory of the extraordinary recorder maker.
Who was this remarkable woman who put so much passion and dedication into the further development of the recorder and its music?
Adriana Breukink was not only a talented recorder maker, but also an expressive recorder player. Inspired by the historical masters such as Ganassi, Bassano and others, she has managed to create her own unique instruments. Her expertise and her love of sharing her knowledge with colleagues have made her a sought-after personality in the recorder scene.

The Adriana Breukink Award was created to support and promote new talent. It is awarded to musicians who distinguish themselves through their exceptional ability, creativity and commitment to recorder music.
It is important to the organisers of the Adriana Breukink Award that the prize provides a platform for outstanding musicians and at the same time promotes recorder music as an evolving art form. The firm belief that the combination of tradition and innovation plays an important role in the music of the recorder should be emphasised and highlighted by the award.

3. a look at the ORDA 2023 event

An important part of the competition taking place during the Open Recorder Days Amsterdam (ORDA) 2023 is the presentation of the Adriana Breukink Award. This award honours outstanding achievements in the artistic and creative use of the recorder.
The ORDA 2023 event offered visitors to the instrument exhibition a great opportunity to take a look at traditional instrument models and the latest developments and innovations in the field of the recorder.
A number of renowned manufacturers and instrument makers will present their unique instruments and share their expertise with visitors. Participants will have the opportunity to try out different models and be inspired by the sounds and characteristics of the recorder.

In addition, the Open Recorder Days Amsterdam offer workshops and demonstrations for recorder players of all levels. Beginners can improve their skills, while advanced players can learn new techniques and interpretations from renowned teachers and musicians. The focus is on sharing knowledge and experience in order to further promote the recorder as a versatile and multi-faceted instrument.
ORDA is not only of great importance for recorder players, but also for the interested public. This event offers the opportunity to discover and appreciate the recorder in all its diversity. It shows that the recorder is not only a traditional instrument, but can also convincingly present contemporary musical styles and new possibilities. ORDA is helping to free the recorder from its undeserved shadowy existence and present unknown and fascinating facets of the instrument.
Overall, the Adriana Breukink Award and the ORDA 2023 event were an opportunity to support new talent and highlight the recorder as the outstanding instrument that it is.

4 What the award means for the winner

The Adriana Breukink Award is undoubtedly an honour that has a special meaning for the winner Alexander Umundum's artistic future. The award shows recognition for the extraordinary achievements of the young artist, who not only won the Adriana Breukink Award at ORDA 2023, but also first place in his age group and the audience award.

5. apply for the Adriana Breukink Award as an organiser

Competition organisers who wish to apply for the Adriana Breukink Award can contact the award's publishers via the website www.adrianabreukink.com. Here you can find out all the relevant criteria for awarding and endowing the award.

The Adriana Breukink Award is given to talented recorder players.
If participants in your competition can fulfil the required criteria, you should definitely apply.
Be sure to include all required information and materials when applying for your event. This includes the name and history of the competition, the target group of participants and the number of participants in the event.
Remember that this award is designed to discover and support creative and innovative talent. By organising the Adriana Breukink Award, you can show the participants at your event that you offer more than just the familiar places on the winners' podium.

Use this opportunity to present your recorder event to a wider audience and offer participants additional valuable experiences.

6. conclusion: Adriana Breukink Award, a chance to promote new talent

The Adriana Breukink Award offers a unique opportunity to support new talent in the field of recorder music.
The award is named after Adriana Breukink, a renowned instrument maker and recorder developer. As one of the world's leading figures in this field, she has driven numerous innovations and developments.The award is intended to honour these qualities for the future.

If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you and assisting you.

References

• www.adrianabreukink.com
• en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adriana_Breukink
• www.blockfloetenshop.de/Breukink/