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16 Sep 2026

New Single Calefax: Aria Variata

Bach’s Aria Variata is a fitting farewell for Jelte Althuis' extraordinary 32-year journey with the group.

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20 Aug 2026

Salome Etter is the new bass clarinettist of Calefax!

Calefax is delighted to announce their new bass clarinettist: Salome Etter.

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12 Oct 2025

Discover 40 Reed Quintets with LINK

Starting Sunday, October 12, you can enjoy LINK online for 40 days—a special anniversary project by the Calefax Reed Quintet.

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07 Oct 2025

Calefax Reed Festival!

Calefax and the reed quintet celebrate their 40th anniversary with a big reed (quintet) party: Calefax Reed Festival!

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07 Oct 2025

Bass clarinetist Jelte Althuis will be leaving Calefax

After 32 years, Calefax has announced that Jelte Althuis is leaving the reed quintet during the course of this season.

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