Beilman & Brewaeys
Ten years after Luc Brewaeys’ passing, conductor Baldur Brönnimann revisits his Seventh Symphony, written for the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra nearly 25 years ago. A unique sound adventure unfolds, highlighting Brewaeys’ mastery of timbre and spectralism. This innovative movement, which he shared with Kaija Saariaho, echoes in her violin concerto Graal théâtre, performed by Benjamin Beilman. The programme links back to Claude Debussy, a spectralist inspiration, whose La mer embodies shimmering brilliance. Brewaeys’ recomposition of Debussy’s Préludes completes the circle.
This concert is part of the festival Fasten Seat Belts! Celebrating Luc Brewaeys.
With the support of the Belgian Tax Shelter and BNP Paribas Fortis Film Finance
18:30 — Concert introduction XL
Want to know more? Delve into the music during the ‘Concert introduction XL’ at 6.30 p.m. In conversation with soloist Benjamin Beilman, among others, we will take a closer look at this evening's programme for this concert. This conversation will be held in English and Dutch, and is free to attend with your concert ticket.
Exposition Luc Brewaeys
This concert is the prelude to the festival “Fasten Seat Belts! Celebrating Luc Brewaeys”. The orchestra honours its special collaboration with the composer and shows how Brewaeys' music continues to inspire, both in Flanders and beyond. In a mini exhibition beforehand, you can also learn more about the composer and his works.
Programme
Debussy Préludes (recomposed for orchestra by Luc Brewaeys; selection)
Saariaho Graal theatre
Brewaeys Symphony No. 7
Debussy La mer
Baldur Brönnimann
conductor
Benjamin Beilman
violin
