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Tectonics: Symphony for Kunstnernes Hus

Brussels
Flagey

Can you listen to a building? ----- Symphony for Kunstnernes Hus by Norwegian composer Øyvind Torvund is a symphony that presents itself as a work of art – and a work of art that takes the form of a symphonic concert. It’s an immersive musical experience, with simul ...

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€15

PROGRAMME

Øyvind Torvund Symphony for Kunstnernes Hus (2022)

performed by Brussels Philharmonic, Ilan Volkov (conductor), Signe Emmeluth (saxophone), Jørgen Træen (synths), Jennifer Torrence (percussion)

TECTONICS FESTIVAL DAY #1

∙ 18:00 doors open

concerts:
∙ 19:00-19:35 Ictus & Tarek Halaby: Frederic Rzewski, Coming Together / Attica (Studio 1) (free)
∙ 20:00-20:45 Brussels Philharmonic: Øyvind Torvund, Symphony for Kunstnernes Hus (all over the building)
∙ 21:00-21:45 Farida Amadou + Heather Leigh (Studio 4)
∙ 22:00-22:45 Ictus: Interference & Leonie Strecker / Pak Yan Lau (Studio 1)

expos & installations:
Expo Baudouin Oosterlynck: interactive listening instruments*
*interactive sessions at fixed times (register on-site): 18:30 | 19:30 | 20:30 | 21:30
Sound Installation: Fabio Machiavelli
Sonic Harvest: David Dubois, Alice Van Biesen, Livia Slegers

presentation: Bent Van Looy

FESTIVAL TICKETS

standard: €15/concert
day pass: €30/Festival Day #1

PRACTICAL

Flagey, Studio 4 ∙ Place Sainte-Croix, 1050 Ixelleshow to reach the venue

with the support of Beside Tax Shelter and the Belgian Tax Shelter

Symphony for Kunstnernes Hus

Tectonics Day #2

Discover Tectonics Festival: Day #2 on Saturday with Ilan Volkov, Brussels Philharmonic, Ictus, Vlaams Radiokoor, James Wood, Jennifer Torrence, Hoda Siahtiri, Shaahin Peymani, Baudouin Oosterlynck, Fabio Machiavelli.

TECTONICS 2026

Tectonics is a trailblazing festival for new and experimental music, launched in 2012 by conductor Ilan Volkov.

In June 2026, the Brussels Philharmonic and Ictus bring Tectonics to Brussels for the very first time, transforming every corner of Flagey into a vibrant hub of sonic exploration for two unforgettable days. Discover the full programme.