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”.
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.
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'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
concerts
- 26.09.2025 Daphnis et Chloé
- 27.09.2025 Daphnis et Chloé
Beyond the Score: Daphnis et Chloé
slam poet and Brussels city poet Lisette Ma Neza adds a new layer to Daphnis et Chloé
Curated by... Alexandra Dariescu
Alexandra Dariescu – pianist and changemaker – shares her favourite tracks: from Clara Schumann to Björk
Meet Nadia Boulanger
an extraordinary composer, conductor and music teacher: Nadia Boulanger in a nutshell
Composer's note
"Europe: from ideal to utopia?" - read Annelies Van Parys’ note on her composition EUtopia
PRESS PLAY: love & romance
From tender classics to dramatic passion—these timeless romantic films perfectly match the mood of Daphnis et Chloé.
Daphnis et Chloé (26.09.2025)
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!
