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Daphnis et Chloé

The concert Daphnis et Chloé weaves together three stories about desire, with music by Van Parys, Boulanger, and Ravel. Yet each story is different: told from other perspectives, shaped by different forms of desire, and carried by different voices. Brussels Philharmonic invited slam poet and Brussels city poet Lisette Ma Neza to rediscover these stories through her own lens. How does she weave the works together? How does she write a new layer onto the music? And which words does she add to reveal hidden worlds?
Read, listen and experience—discover below our collection of inspiring content.

'In Daphnis et Chloé, Ravel crafts a refined soundscape that begins with a shimmering dawn. The abduction of Chloé plunges the music into darkness, before the lovers’ reunion brings a renewed luminosity and vibrant sensuality.'

– Kazushi Ono

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Daphnis & Chloé

Read the programme notes for the concerts Daphnis & Chloé. --- Love, passion and drama in "one of the most beautiful masterpieces of French music”.

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Ravel Deconstructed · Florestan Bataillie · 26.09.2025

During this musical lecture, the passionate pianist and storyteller Florestan Bataillie guides you through the enchanting world of Ravel's Daphnis et Chloé. With fervor, he unravels the masterpiece and reveals how Ravel, inspired by ancient Greek love tales, created a unique musical universe where every note comes alive. Whether you’re already an aficionado or simply curious, everyone is welcome, and no prior knowledge is required!

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Composer's note

"Europe: from ideal to utopia?" - read Annelies Van Parys’ note on her composition EUtopia

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