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

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With Ilan Volkov at the helm, the Brussels Philharmonic chose the Second and Sixth Symphonies: in the latter, Brewaeys brings together everything he stands for - the vibrant coloration of 20th-century spectralism, a bold orchestral configuration and a confrontation with electronics.

Clearly influenced by that élan, Daan Janssens composed a new concerto for violin, orchestra and surround electronics, with Samuel Nemtanu, our very own principal second violin, as soloist. Its keen focus on timbre, sudden outbursts, rich resonance and added electronics make it a fitting addition to this programme.

“I see the electronics as a kind of parallel universe: who is producing which sound at any given moment? By using surround, the sound can also come from unexpected directions — transforming the concert hall into a parallel space for the listener.” – Daan Janssens