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

1. Introduction: Adriana Breukink Award 

An award for creativity and originality.

The Adriana Breukink Award will be presented for the first time at Open Recorder Days Amsterdam (ORDA) 2023 and represents a significant honor for talented recorder players.

Named after Adriana Breukink, one of the most renowned recorder designers and pioneers in the field of modern recorder making, the award honors excellence in innovative and creative music performance.
Adriana Breukink is known worldwide for her innovative instrument designs that 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 around the world for their special richness of sound. 

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 it was the first time the award was presented here.
The Award itself is a great honor and recognition for the winner. It symbolizes the exceptional skills and talent of the artist to inspire the hearts of the jury and the audience with his innovative performance. The winner this year will receive the first copy of the Eagle Ganassi alto recorder from the "Feather" edition. 

Recorder competitions all over the world can apply for the Adriana Breukink Award to be offered and awarded within their framework. Applications for the Adriana Breukink Award are accepted on the website www.adrianabreukink.com.
There, interested organizers can find all the information and requirements they need to fulfill in order to qualify for the award. In summary, the Adriana Breukink Award is a special opportunity for talented recorder players to demonstrate their skills and passion for the recorder.
By connecting with Open Recorder Days Amsterdam (ORDA) 2023, the award becomes a stage for outstanding musicians and highlights the importance of recorder innovation in the music world.

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

In memory of this extraordinary recorder maker, the Adriana Breukink Award was created in 2023. Who was this remarkable woman who put so much passion and dedication into the advancement 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 managed to create her own unique instruments.
Her expertise and love of sharing her knowledge with colleagues have made her a sought-after figure on the recorder scene. 

The Adriana Breukink Award was created to support and encourage new talent.
It is awarded to musicians who stand out for their exceptional skill, creativity and commitment to recorder music. It is important to the editors of the Adriana Breukink Award that the award provides a platform for outstanding music makers while promoting recorder music as an evolving art form.
The firm belief that the combination of tradition and innovation plays an important role in recorder music is to be emphasized and highlighted through the Award.

3. A look at the event ORDA 2023

An important part of the competition, which will take place during the Open Recorder Days Amsterdam (ORDA) 2023, is the presentation of the Adriana Breukink Award.
This award honors the outstanding achievements in the artistic-creative use of the recorder. The ORDA 2023 event provided a great opportunity for visitors to the instrument exhibition to take a look at traditional instrument models and the latest developments and innovations in the field of recorders. 

A number of renowned manufacturers and instrument makers present their unique instruments and share their expertise with visitors. Attendees 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 any level. 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 to further promote the recorder as a versatile and multifaceted instrument. ORDA has a great importance not only 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 contributes to freeing the recorder from its undeserved shadowy existence and presenting 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 award that has a special meaning for the winner Alexander Umundum for his artistic future. The award ceremony shows the recognition for the exceptional achievements of the young artist, who not only won the Adriana Breukink Award at ORDA 2023, but also the first place in his age category as well as the audience award. 

5. Apply for the Adriana Breukink Award

As an organizer Competitions that would like to make the Adriana Breukink Award a real challenge can contact the editors of the Award via the website www.adrianabreukink.com. Here you can find out all the relevant criteria for the award and the prize money. The Adriana Breukink Award is given to talented recorder players. If participants in your competition can meet the required criteria, be sure to apply. Be sure to include all required information and materials when applying for your event. This includes the name and history of the contest, target audience of participants, and number of participants in the event. Remember, this award is designed to discover and support creative and innovative talent. By offering the Adriana Breukink Award, show participants at your event that you offer more than the familiar spots on the winner's podium. Use this opportunity to showcase your recorder event to a wider audience and offer participants additional valuable experiences. 

6. Conclusion

Adriana Breukink Award, a chance to promote new talents.
The Adriana Breukink Award provides a unique opportunity to support new talent in the field of recorder music.
The award is named after Adriana Breukink, a respected instrument maker and recorder developer. As one of the world's leading figures in the field, she has spearheaded numerous innovations and developments. These qualities are to be carried into the future through the award. 

If you still have questions or need more information, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you and being of assistance. 

References

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