THOMAS HOSTE
electro-acoustic hurdy gurdies (alto & soprano)
Since the hurdy-gurdy crossed his path, Thomas has been enchanted by the rich sound of this
unique instrument. The infatuation became a true passion. Thomas followed intensive
workshops & internships domestically (Martina Diessner, Iep Fourier, Hans Quaghebeur…)
and abroad (Gregory Jolivet, Gilles Chabenat, Isabelle Pignol, Valentin Clastrier…)
Several years later he turned to the crank himself with the young folk bands Kléan,
Barnabas & Findus. Now he tours throughout Western Europe
with the established balfolk formation Cecilia (with Jan Leeflang and Greet Wuyts).
In addition, he is a frequently requested guest musician
at different ensembles. Thanks to his background in computer science, Thomas can combine
ancient sounds with the most modern sound techniques.
For many years, Thomas has also been a permanent instructor of his instrument, i.a.
at the Stichting Draailier & Doedelzak (the Netherlands), at the non-profit association Westelfolk
and at the academies of Dranouter, Gooik and Ghent.