Six young creators unleash their imagination on Debussy’s Images pour orchestre and Dukas' Fanfare pour précéder La Péri, at the invitation of Brussels Philharmonic.
Join us for the premiere on 16 November 2025 at Flagey!
original animation and video art by: Simon Cools Fierlafijn, Annelies Jacobs, Noortje Lenaerts, Rik Maes, Aaron Muller, Sofie Vermeir
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introducing Sofie Vermeir
Family Concert: Images · 16.11.2025 · Flagey
Art Day for Children is the ultimate cultural celebration for families — and this year’s theme, “Make room for art”, is something the Brussels Philharmonic takes quite literally! We’ve chosen a vibrant, imaginative work by Claude Debussy, and invited six young animators and video artists to bring their own creative vision to life. The result? A playful kaleidoscope of styles, stories and interpretations, all projected on a big screen during the concert — with Debussy’s magical music as the soundtrack.
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SOFIE VERMEIR
animation & video for: "Ibéria: Les parfums de la nuit"
My work
I’m most inspired by things I come across in everyday life. As a teenager, I once found a postcard with a print by Ando Hiroshige, and I completely fell in love with his use of colour – his work still inspires me to this day. When starting a new project, I first listen to the music on repeat and jot down everything that comes to mind. Then I look for colours and photos that help me build a visual story. From there, it’s a lot of trial and error!
This project
The first images that came to mind were old Disney animations – the music feels like a journey through time. The piece I'm animeting, Parfums de la nuit, gives me a warm, mysterious feeling. It’s this mystery I want to capture.
I also played the music for my students, curious to hear how they would interpret it – and it sparked a fascinating classroom discussion.
Anecdote
I recently graduated as a teacher, so you’ll usually find me among the Brussels kids in Molenbeek. Alongside teaching, I work as an illustrator – and occasionally, I bake a cake or two.
Sofie graduated five years ago in animated film at RITCS.
Les parfums de la nuit · Claude Debussy
My greatest source of inspiration was the title, my compass the melody.
In my animation, a series of nocturnal scenes unfolds: we begin with the setting sun and end with the break of dawn. Along the way, a few familiar Brussels views emerge. Throughout these scenes, clouds of fragrance appear and dance to the music.
