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Brussels Philharmonic, Aphrodite Patoulidou & Julio García Vico

For that unexpected twist, we’re delving into the classics of the operatic repertoire. On the stands: the silky lyricism of Puccini, the sparkling French charm of Delibes and Gounod, and the spectacular bel canto fireworks of Donizetti. Soprano Aphrodite Patoulidou will effortlessly sweep you away with these flamboyant tales. All these ...

Brussels Philharmonic, Lukáš Vondráček & Kazushi Ono

At the crossroads of Romanticism and Modernism, Rachmaninov, Reger, and Scriabin each seek their own answer to the challenges of a world in in rapid transformation. Modern-tinged melancholy, Symbolist imagery, mystical ecstasy — boundaries blur and personal expression prevails. Cosmic energy and spiritual liberation America never truly felt like home to Rachmaninov: ...

Vlaams Radiokoor

It has been a steadfast tradition for over 25 years: in December, the Vlaams Radiokoor invites everyone to come together, pause the frantic pace of the holiday season, and find a moment of reflection through both well-known and hidden choral gems. Conductor Peter Dijkstra, an internationally acclaimed specialist in vocal ...

Ola Tunji

Ola Tunji is a Brussels-based quartet led by saxophonist Ornella Noulet, reunited around a shared passion for the spiritual jazz of John Coltrane. Their music draws on the intensity and openness of the New Thing movement of the 1960s, carrying the legacy of Alice Coltrane, Albert Ayler and Pharoah Sanders. ...

Brussels Philharmonic, Christian Tetzlaff & Ingo Metzmacher

Virtuoso genius, total mastery of his instrument, and the gift of making well-known repertoire sound entirely new: that is the hallmark of top violinist Christian Tetzlaff. His recent recording of Elgar’s Violin Concerto once again showcases his mastery in distilling emotional narratives — perfectly in line with what Elgar himself ...

Brussels Philharmonic & Kristian Sallinen

With the imposing Pacific Ocean as her co-pilot, Kaija Saariaho drove from Los Angeles to San Diego in January 2019. “I felt music literally streaming into my mind,” she recalled; ideas bubbled up for a new piece she simply called Vista. Benjamin Britten portrays Peter Grimes as a raw outsider desperate ...