Queen Elisabeth Competition winners announced
Belgium’s grand dame of the music competition scene has announced its winners for 2016. Some 82 pianists were selected to compete in the first round of … Read more
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From virtual reality to graphic novels, one orchestra takes a new approach to audience engagement
Anima Eterna Brugge is breathing new life into classical masterpieces played on period instruments. Clare Wiley reports on the Belgian orchestra’s surprisingly progressive approach to … Read more
Belgium: Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège
‘Porter la musique partout où elle peut aller’ is the rather melodic motto of the Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège. Roughly translating as ‘Carry music … Read more
Belgium: ballets C de la B
As one of the foremost artists to emerge from the Flemish new wave era of the 1980s, choreographer Alain Platel continues to attract critical acclaim … Read more
Belgium: Anima Eterna Brugge
Jos van Immerseel, artistic director of period ensemble Anima Eterna Brugge, was once criticised for taking a historical approach to musical masterpieces, but now he’s … Read more
Inside the Brussels Philharmonic
A week in the life of Gunther Broucke, general manager of the Brussels Philharmonic Monday Having spent time in Vienna, Paris and New York in January, I’m … Read more
Belgium: Concertgebouw Brugge
Concertgebouw Brugge, a venue in the pretty Belgian town that presents music and contemporary dance, takes its education and participation programmes beyond the usual post-show … Read more
Belgium’s jazz masters
The Brussels Jazz Orchestra has gone from being a lesser-known ensemble to a Grammy-nominated outfit that plays alongside some of the biggest names in jazz. … Read more
Brussels Philharmonic Foundation announces first investors
A unique collaboration between private bank Puilaetco Dewaay, law firm Delboo Deknudt and the Brussels Philharmonic has received its first series of investments. The Brussels … Read more
New building for Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel
A prestigious school for young musicians is to undergo an extensive renovation that will see its current 1800m2 building almost double. It will require a … Read more