Luc Brewaeys: Symphony No.2, Symphony No.6, Préludes Book

Friday, 30 January 2026   |   20:15 - 22:30

Luc Brewaeys: Symphony No.2, Symphony No.6, Préludes Book

Ten years after the death of Luc Brewaeys (1959-2015), organizers, orchestras, ensembles, and other partners are joining forces to present a season-long, rich cross-section of the music of one of Flanders’ most remarkable composers.

With Ilan Volkov at the helm, the Brussels Philharmonic has chosen the 2nd and 6th Symphonies: in the latter, Brewaeys brings together everything he embodies – the rich colors of 20th-century spectralism, a daring orchestral arrangement, and the confrontation with electronics. Clearly influenced by this spirit, Daan Janssens has written a new concerto for violin, orchestra, and surround electronics. The sharp focus on timbre, sudden outbursts, abundant resonance, and additional electronics make his work perfectly suited for this occasion.

PROGRAM:

Luc Brewaeys Préludes Book I & II by Claude Debussy recomposed for orchestra (selection) 

Luc Brewaeys Symphony No. 6 (2000)

Luc Brewaeys Symphony No. 2 (1987) 

Daan Janssens Violin Concerto (2025) (world premiere, Samuel Nemtanu soloist)

As part of Fasten Seat Belts! Celebrating Luc Brewaeys https://www.lucbrewaeys.com/fasten-seat-belts

  • Composer(s) Luc Brewaeys
  • Title(s) of the Work(s)

    - Symphony No.2
    - Symphony No.6
    - Préludes Book I & II by Claude Debussy recomposed for orchestra (selection)

  • Performer, Ensemble or Orchestra Brussels Philharmonic, Ilan Volkov conductor, Centre Henri Pousseur electronics

Date

Jan 30 2026

Time

20:15 - 22:30

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Location

Brussels, Flagey, Belgium
Brussels, Flagey, Belgium
Place Sainte Croix, 1050 Ixelles, Brussels, Belgium
Website
https://www.flagey.be/en/
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Wednesday, 28 January 2026. 19:00 - 21:00

Marion von Tilzer: The Letter of Vilma Grunwald (Into Eternity)

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Ermolayevsky per., 17, Moscow, Russia
Website
https://mmoma.ru/en/

Friday, 30 January 2026. 20:15 - 22:30

Luc Brewaeys: Symphony No.2, Symphony No.6, Préludes Book

Ten years after the death of Luc Brewaeys (1959-2015), organizers, orchestras, ensembles, and other partners are joining forces to present a season-long, rich cross-section of the music of one of Flanders’ most remarkable composers.

Location

Brussels, Flagey, Belgium
Brussels, Flagey, Belgium
Place Sainte Croix, 1050 Ixelles, Brussels, Belgium
Website
https://www.flagey.be/en/

Saturday, 31 January 2026. 10:00 - 18:00

Luc Brewaeys: Exhibition

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Brugge, Concertgebouw, Belgium
't Zand 34, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
Website
https://www.concertgebouw.be/en

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