Ludwig Albert International Marimba Academy

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APPLY NOW for the Universal Marimba YOUTH Competition Belgium 16-18 July 2026. Marimba Solo & Marimba Duo. (Category A & B - 12 to 21 years). Be part of the 5th Youth Edition and the 25th Anniversary of the Universal World’s Leading Stage of Marimba Excellence. Emperor Hall & Academic Hall, city Sint-Truiden. www.marimbacompetition.com / Art. Director: Dr. Ludwig Albert / Executive directors: Foo Pui Yee & Rodrigo F. Marques 🇧🇪

ORDER NOW SET CONCERTO 2026 - 🆕New release! 🔥Universal Marimba Competition Belgium 2026.

🎶HEARTWOOD Concerto for Marimba Solo & Symphonic Orchestra (Piano Reduction). Powerful, expressive, and deeply rooted in the natural resonance of the marimba, HEARTWOOD is an exciting new concerto by Ludwig Albert and Rodrigo F. Marques.

This compelling work, exploring the full expressive voice and range of the marimba, from warm, lyrical passages to virtuosic brilliance, unfolds 3 movements for 4 & 6 Mallets:
I. Forged in Rhythm
II. Song of the Brave
III. Echoes of the Hero
Written for marimba soloist and symphonic orchestra, this edition presents the piano reduction, making it ideal for rehearsals, study, and performance preparation. The concerto explores rich harmonic colors, rhythmic vitality, and dramatic dialogue between the soloist and the orchestra, offering performers a rewarding and dynamic concert work. As obligatory Concerto of the Universal Marimba Competition, Belgium, July 2026, Heartwood is a new addition to the international marimba repertoire for advanced performers, competitions, and concert stages.
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Upcoming masterclasses: “Body controlled marimba sound production”, in Portugal 10-11 April: University of Evora & Philharmonic Society Loulé. Looking forward to meet you all. Hugs Ludwig. Próximas masterclasses: “Produção de som na marimba com controlo corporal”, em Portugal, 10–11 de abril: Universidade de Évora e Sociedade Filarmónica de Loulé.
Ansioso por encontrar-vos a todos.
Abraços,
Ludwig.

THE MAGIC OF MARIMBA IN THE MOTHER CHURCH OF LOULÉ – April 12, 2026 , Portugal, 17h00.

There is something special about the warm, surrounding sound of the marimba. Every note vibrates with depth, almost as if it tells a story. Marimba magic will come to life in a concert at the Mother Church of Loulé, featuring the unique marimba Triple Concerto “The Universe” by Ludwig Albert.

An unmissable encounter with renowned marimba soloists & Adams Artists Dr. Ludwig Albert (Belgium) and his Portuguese formal students Rodrigo Marques and Vasco Ramalho, where the marimba gains even more dimension in dialogue with the Philharmonic Band of Loulé (Banda da Sociedade Filarmónica Artistas de Minerva de Loulé).

A MAGIA DA MARIMBA NA IGREJA MATRIZ DE LOULÉ – 12 de abril, 2026, Portugal, 17h00.

Há algo de especial no som quente e envolvente da marimba. Cada nota vibra com profundidade, quase como se contasse uma história. A magia da marimba ganhará vida num concerto na Igreja Matriz de Loulé, apresentando o singular Concerto Triplo para marimba “The Universe” de Ludwig Albert.

Um encontro imperdível com os aclamados solistas de marimba e Adams artistas Dr. Ludwig Albert (Bélgica) e os seus antigos alunos portugueses Rodrigo Marques e Vasco Ramalho, onde a marimba ganha ainda mais dimensão em diálogo com a Banda Filarmónica de Loulé (Banda da Sociedade Filarmónica Artistas de Minerva de Loulé).