The VUB Orkest has announced its upcoming late 2026 concert series, featuring a special focus on the monumental work of acclaimed Belgian composer Frédéric Devreese. The orchestra will perform Part VIII: Danse de l’auberge from his famous suite L’œuvre au noir (The Abyss). Frédéric Devreese (1929–2020) was a towering figure in Belgian contemporary music, widely celebrated for bridging the gap between classical compositions and cinematic scores. His music for André Delvaux’s 1988 film L’œuvre au noir — based on Marguerite Yourcenar’s famous novel —r emains one of his most powerful masterpieces. The selected movement, Danse de l’auberge (Inn Dance), perfectly showcases Devreese’s signature style: rich orchestral textures, dramatic rhythmic energy, and a vivid, theatrical atmosphere that transports the listener straight into the historical heart of the narrative.