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"The clarinet-Mephisto"
Süddeutsche Zeitung
"The clarinet-Mephisto, who truly took the audience's breath away and received a thunderous ovation."
Josep Pons
"A few weeks ago, Ionas collaborated with the orchestra of the "Gran Teatre del Liceu" in a seasonal concert, playing Gustav Mahler's third symphony in the role of a second clarinet, under my direction. I have to say, honestly, that it has caught my attention to have found myself in front of a musician and clarinetist not only excellent, but considering his youth, even exceptional..."
Prof. Harald Harrer
"Mr. Mercadal possesses excellent clarinetistic and artistic abilities. His technical prowess, coupled with determination, diligence, and musical-emotional intelligence, surpasses the average by far."
Manfred Preis
"I met him during masterclasses and concerts. An exceptional clarinetist with artistic depth and magnificent virtuosity. His stage presence is captivating. I am sure he will continue to create a stir in the music world!"
(... ich bin sicher, er wird der Musikwelt noch viel Aufsehen bereiten!)
Upcoming Concerts / News
26.04.2024 New York Finalist of the Music International Grand Prix in categories Wind/Brass Adult and in Ensembles (Trio Somni)
31.07.2024 Dublin CLARINETFEST®2024 of the International Clarinet Association, Presentation on the composers from the Catalan countries (Catalonia, Valencia, Balearic Islands) and their solo works for clarinet, Solo Recital
14.02.2025 Teatre-Auditori Sant Cugat + 16.02.2025 Teatre La Massa Vilassar de Dalt C. M. von Weber, Clarinet Concerto No. 2, Op. 74, Orquestra Simfònica Sant Cugat, Ionas Mercadal, clarinet
Universal Stars Music Competition (12-2023):
Grand Award (The candidate who received the highest mark over all categories)
Platinum Prize (Wind III no age limit)
Platinum Prize (Virtuoso II age 20-23)
Technical Mastery Special Award
World Classical Musical Awards (12-2023)
Platinum Prize (Wind instr. age 18-21)
Competition Winner
Music International Grand Prix (4-2024)
Third Prize (Wind/Brass Adult category)
Second Prize (Ensemble category - Trio Somni)
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