During Rachmaninov Deconstructed, a series of musical lectures by Brussels Philharmonic, you'll have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the four piano concertos of the grandmaster Rachmaninov. In the intimate setting of Studio 1 at Flagey each concerto is meticulously dissected at the piano, guided by the expertise and storytelling talents of pianists Waldo Geuns, Florestan Bataillie, and Liebrecht Vanbeckevoort. Dive into the historical context, unravel the composition's structure, and unlock the musical mysteries. And rest assured, you'll also savor some delightful anecdotes along the way.

2 festival weekends, 4 piano concertos, and over 30 events: at the Rachmaninov Festival by Brussels Philharmonic, Boris Giltburg performs the complete piano concertos and engages in daily aftertalks with the audience. Come and savor the festival atmosphere that Brussels Philharmonic brings to Flagey.

4th Piano Concerto - Jazz, blues and swing encounter classical structures and unadulterated Romanticism: Rachmaninov & Gershwin in the roaring twenties.

Discover a series of musical lectures in which experienced pianists Liebrecht Vanbeckevoort, Waldo Geuns and Florestan Bataillie unravel the secrets of Rachmaninov's four piano concertos.

Rachmaninov and an impossible love story set in 1940s England – what more could stir one's emotions? Lean directs with captivating intensity, while the Johnson-Howard duo engraves this passionate love tale indelibly into the annals of cinema history.

1st Piano Concerto - A promising future and a hate-love relationship: Rachmaninov & Rimsky-Korsakov.

Discover everything about the First Piano Concerto by Sergei Rachmaninov!

Discover a series of musical lectures in which experienced pianists Liebrecht Vanbeckevoort, Waldo Geuns and Florestan Bataillie unravel the secrets of Rachmaninov's four piano concertos.

A biopic about David Helfgott, who, as a young boy, was rigorously trained by his father to become a pianist, but as an adult, suffers a complete breakdown and embarks on a journey through various institutions. Rachmaninov's demanding Piano Concerto No. 3 drives the immensely talented pianist to madness.

3rd Piano Concerto Pianoconcert - Two monumental masterpieces by contemporaries Rachmaninov and Ravel – diametrical opposites as regards style and approach, but allies in capturing and translating intense emotions.

The young musicians of Brussels Young Philharmonic proudly present their Fall '23 project conducted by Wouter Versavel.

The young musicians of Brussels Young Philharmonic proudly present their Fall '23 project conducted by Wouter Versavel.

Discover a series of musical lectures in which experienced pianists Liebrecht Vanbeckevoort, Waldo Geuns and Florestan Bataillie unravel the secrets of Rachmaninov's four piano concertos.

Discover everything about the Second Piano Concerto by Sergei Rachmaninov!

Rachmaninov and an impossible love story set in 1940s England – what more could stir one's emotions? Lean directs with captivating intensity, while the Johnson-Howard duo engraves this passionate love tale indelibly into the annals of cinema history.

During two festival weekends at Flagey, together with Boris Giltburg, we will be highlighting Rachmaninov’s four piano concertos, each accompanied by a piece from a composer who shared a special connection with him.

In addition to these performances, we have plenty of exciting activities planned at and around Flagey every day. For instance, the Vlaams Radiokoor will open the festival with the impressive Vespers at the breathtaking Abbey of La Cambre.