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Born in Trbovlje, Slowenia
Member since 01.12.2021
Biography
Matic Kuder felt drawn to the clarinet even as a small child. Mainly because he had two great role models in his family: his cousin and his uncle. It was his uncle who gave the Slovenian-born musician his first clarinet lessons. He later studied in Ljubljana at the Conservatory of Music and Ballet with Dusan Sodja, and at the Academy of Music, as well as at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz, with Gerald Pachinger. He also studied at the Nuremberg University of Music with Thomas Holzmann. He participated in numerous masterclasses, including with Mate Bekavac, Wenzel Fuchs, Francois Benda, Paolo Beltramini and Hari Mäkki. He gained his first orchestral experience as a member of the Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra. The positive experiences he had there played a major role in Matic Kuder's decision to become an orchestral musician.
The winner of several international competitions, Kuder began his career as principal clarinettist with the Nuremberg Symphony Orchestra in 2017, joining the Berliner Philharmoniker four years later. One of his first tasks was the E flat clarinet part in Stravinsky's Le sacre du printemps. He had heard the piece in a rehearsal with Sir Simon Rattle at the Berliner Philharmoniker in 2012, and had been fascinated by the sound of the orchestra ever since. "It's incredible to now be part of this orchestra with all its outstanding musicians," says Kuder, who enjoys skiing, playing tennis and fine food in his free time.
Awards
Second and first Prize, Citta di Carlino International Clarinet Competition (2016 and 2010)
Second Prize, Georghe Dima International Music Competition (2015)
First Prize, 42nd Slovenian National Music Competition TEMSIG (2013)
Second Prize, International Music Competition Anton Eberst Novi Sad (2012)
First Prize,International Competition for Young Wind Players EMONA
Behind the music: Matic Kuder
Video portrait
Clarinettists Andraž Golob and Matic Kuder are from Slovenia. Both studied in Graz, and both recently passed their probationary period with the Berliner Philharmoniker. In this Behind the Music episode, they tell us about thoughts of home and tricky clarinet reeds.
