2023-07-14 16:19:32
On July 15 and 16, the Walden Festival will once again take place in Parc Léopold, in the heart of Brussels. With headliners such as Joep Beving, Meskerem Mees, Trio Joubran and Collegium Vocale Gent, this third edition of “classic on the grass” is aimed at music lovers, jazz lovers and musical adventurers. For the first time, the Walden Festival will also offer a symphonic program performed by the Brussels Philharmonic and Lorenzo Gatto. The relaxed atmosphere of the festival, its short concert format, its family concept and the sustainable character make this weekend an unforgettable 360° experience. “Brussels, rich in its different cultures, is an important source of inspiration for the programming “, explains the director, Joost Fonteyne. In addition to a musical program for all tastes, the concerts lasting 30 to 40 minutes and the park with its hidden treasures of greenery and architecture guarantee a menu rich in musical discoveries. Thus, the main stage will be installed in the garden of the Museum of Natural Sciences and the beautiful Solvay library, in art nouveau style, will serve as a piano room.As a bonus, the magnificent Belle Epoque room of the Espace Senghor, the garden of the The Wiertz Museum and the Émile-Jacqmain high school will also open their doors.Headliner of this edition, Joep Beving, pianist, composer and darling of neoclassical music, will close the Saturday evening on the main stage.His contemplative and minimalist music, which draws its inspiration in particular from Philip Glass, Keith Jarrett, Sigur Rós and Radiohead transcends genre barriers. The minimalist mode will also prevail during the opening concert, provided by the Brussels Philharmonic, under the baton of Tom De Cock, and Lorenzo Gatto, who will perform the energetic Violin Concerto No. 1 by Philip Glass and The Chairman Dances by John Adams.
When ? Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 July.
Or ? In and around Leopold Park, 1040 Brussels.
Infos et tickets. Through the website.
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