Dr. Ludwig Albert, internationally acclaimed and awarded as a pedagogue and one of the most leading marimba virtuosos of the moment, belongs to the absolute world top. Praised as a pioneer and composer for his unique legendary 'sound', he is unmistakably an 'icon' in the international percussion and marimba world and has influenced many young players with his specific style. He was the first European marimbist - percussionist to receive the honor of having his signature concert marimba produced by Adams Instruments (NL) and his signature mallet (sticks) line by Innovative Percussion (USA). From 2002 onwards, Albert received international recognition when he appeared on the cover of the American Percussive Arts Magazine with the article "The Ultimate Sound with Ludwig Albert". This article reflected his vision on the development of percussion through his innovative approach to tone production. Under impulse of Pascale de Grootte, he founded in 2004 as a European creation a marimba Master department at the Royal Conservatory of Antwerp. Since 2010, he has also been affiliated as a teacher of marimba and percussion at the LUCA University of Leuven. The foundation of both marimba departments is his innovative didactic movement method for which he was the first Belgian percussionist to obtain his doctorate at the University of Antwerp in 2016. This methodology is designed to develop and achieve a unique sound and musical interpretation through body movement. Its effectiveness on a pedagogical level is reflected in more than 90 winning competition prizes for solo and chamber music and positions as teacher and soloist at home and abroad by alumni.
He regularly gives concerts and masterclasses in more than 35 countries with the collaboration of leading guest artists, ensembles and orchestras. As an inspiring pedagogue, he provides a considerable list of masterclasses and workshops worldwide at the most prominent universities and academies. He has produced 15 label albums with mainly his own compositions and improvisations in various musical styles, all of which essentially characterize his unique sonority and his versatile artistic portfolio. He is affiliated as a guest lecturer at various renowned universities and as a jury member at leading competitions. He received the 'Best Classical Music Award 2020' in the USA for his double concerto "The Universe" and in 2021 for his solo composition "Feel the Sunlight". He also received the 'Best Classical Artist of the Year Award 2020' and the outstanding Legacy Award 2023, a special honor being bestowed upon those artists whose musical repertoire is truly original and whose talent, hard work and perseverance are deemed worthy of the highest recognition”. In 2021, "Feel the Sunlight" reached the 1st ranking position in the classical charts during an impressive period. His first concerto “The Universe” was premiered from 2012 in major concert halls such as the National Centers of performing Arts in Beijing and Seoul. In 2021, together with the Portuguese composer Rodrigo Marques, he completed the new Concerto “Permafrost” for marimba and symphony orchestra, which served as a set concerto for various Int. competitions. He received composition commissions of 2 marimba concerto’s and 1 Percussion concerto for leading competitions in Belgium; Shanghai and Jeju Korea. His compositions are received as resplendent works loaded with clever instrumental flourishes and magnified by an uncompromising sense of style. They belong to the standard repertoire and have been published by leading European publishers in the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Switzerland.
He will celebrate from 2025 his 35-years career with new CD releases, compositions, an international anniversary concert production; masterclass tour and the release of the new Adams signature Ludwig Albert marimba model. Ludwig Albert continues to inspire the classical music scene, building a musical repertoire that is timeless and important to future generations”. Received with standing ovations, he has been greeted with worldwide critical acclaim for his unique style, legendary lyrical sonority and his 8-mallet playing, combined with a combination of dynamic virtuosity and creative power. -“Ludwig Albert has established a tradition of excellence in advancing the art of marimba performance”-.