From the dramatic opening of Bach\u2019s Toccata and Fugue to the magical world of Harry Potter, the Brussels Cello Festival goes out with a bang in a closing concert filled with music you know and love. Belgium\u2019s acclaimed cello octet O-Celli takes the audience on a whirlwind journey through Bach and Verdi, Gershwin\u2019s Porgy and Bess, Bernstein\u2019s West Side Story and the unforgettable film music of John Williams\u2014including Hedwig\u2019s Theme and the soaring Flying Theme from E.T.
\nAfter the interval, the stage fills with cellos as Festival artists and young talents come together in the Brussels Cello Festival Orchestra. Villa-Lobos, Morricone\u2019s beloved Gabriel\u2019s Oboe, M\u00e1rquez\u2019s irresistible Danz\u00f3n No. 2 and Elgar\u2019s moving Nimrod lead to Blaise D\u00e9jardin\u2019s playful Aquarela do Violoncelo. And for those listening especially closely, one final musical surprise awaits\u2026 how many familiar tunes will you recognise? A joyful, spectacular finale for seasoned concertgoers, first-time audiences and families alike.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
From the dramatic opening of Bach\u2019s Toccata and Fugue to the magical world of Harry Potter, the Brussels Cello Festival goes out with a bang in a closing concert filled with music you know and love. Belgium\u2019s acclaimed cello octet O-Celli takes the audience on a whirlwind journey through Bach and Verdi, Gershwin\u2019s Porgy and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1987857,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"closed","template":"","acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n