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Brussels Philharmonic
Jan Michiels, piano
Jun Märkl, cond.

Before the concert, discover Brussels!

Visite guidée : à la découverte du quartier européen! [FR]

Wandeling: De Europese wijk: het kloppend hart van Brussel! [NL]

19:30 Meet the Artist (Studio 1): Jun Märkl, Jan Michiels & Sander De Keere (ENG)

No one can tell you about the music of the evening better than the conductor or soloist of the day. Why they chose this work, how they prepared for it, what makes it so special? During the introduction before the concert, you will find out all about it.

19:30 Lezing (Studio 2): Fernand Rochette: De Vogel en de Componist (NL)

Sometimes there is more to tell. Much more. About a work, a time or place, a composer, a book that served as inspiration. In the music talk, we bring in a specialist who can provide more context and background. In collaboration with Natuurpunt vzw.

"Ecoutez les oiseaux, ce sont de grands maîtres", was the advice of Paul Dukas to his pupil Olivier Messiaen. He took this advice to heart: in Oiseaux exotiques he brings together an impressive collection of birdsongs from Asia, North and South America. The music inspires the Brussels Philharmonic and pianist Jan Michiels to create a fascinating tribute to the kingdom of birds, including Stravinsky's Le Chant du Rossignol in which the living nightingale from Andersen's fairytale wins over its mechanical counterpart.

Flagey, Brussels Philharmonic

Birds: Messiaen & Stravinsky

Brussels Philharmonic, Jun Märkl, Jan Michiels

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