On June 8, 2023, versatile Antwerp composer Karel Goeyvaerts would have turned 100 years old. The internationally renowned musical explorer was at the cradle of serial and electronic music in the early 1950s. Artists in Residence Goeyvaerts String Trio and Oltremontano Antwerp pay tribute to one of our greatest composers on his birthday.

For the occasion, the Goeyvaerts String Trio made a remake of his work Pour que les fruits mûrissent cet été (1975). The work was originally written for an early music group. This repetitive, minimalist work confronts a modular synth (realization by Vincent Werbrouck). The Goeyvaerts Strijkrio is known for its clear and innovative course. Their dedication and artistic vision has earned them a world-class reputation. The sound design class of the Academy of Visual Arts in Sint-Niklaas contributed to the development of the organ. Project in collaboration with Center Henri Pousseur in Liège.

Vincent Werbrouck and Pieter Stas: concept and reworking
Vincent Werbrouck: realization Modular synth
Fedra Coppens (violin), Vincent Hepp (viola) and Pieter Stas (cello): Goeyvaerts String Trio
Ewald Pauwels and Manu De Ferrerre (class sound design Academy Image Sint-Niklaas): organ
Lucas Lebrun and Xavier Meeus (Centre Henri Pousseur): technical support

Oltremontano Antwerp investigates Karel Goeyvaerts’ fascination for the old masters. Oltremontano has belonged to the international top of historical brass ensembles for more than 25 years.

Elisabeth Schollaert: shawm, dulcian, recorder
Aline Hopchet: pommer, dulcian, recorder
Paul Van Loey: pommer, bass dulcian, recorder, percussion
Wim Becu: trumpet, recorder, buisine