- Julien Libeer piano
A musical homage to Philippe Boesmans (1936–2022), one of the most original and expressive voices in Belgian music. As former composer-in-residence at La Monnaie and a master of dramatic tension, Boesmans created a body of work that is both layered and accessible, refined yet deeply human ...
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A musical homage to Philippe Boesmans (1936–2022), one of the most original and expressive voices in Belgian music. As former composer-in-residence at La Monnaie and a master of dramatic tension, Boesmans created a body of work that is both layered and accessible, refined yet deeply human.
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At the heart of the programme is Fin de nuit—a delicate, personal piece composed during the summer of 2017 in a hotel room, shaped by memories of youth and a lingering sense of melancholy. From silence emerges a world of subtle contrasts, with pianist Julien Libeer guiding us through its shifting light and shadow.