I'm Michele, principal bassoon of Brussels Philharmonic. I'm 24 years old and I come from Italy. Music is my gateway of understanding life: the joyful moments, the difficult ones, and everything in between. Somehow, to me, it says more than words ever could. I'm still trying to figure out how she (because music is definitely a she to me) pulls that off!
I play the bassoon, but piano came first when I was about five. Even before that, as a toddler, I was already making music with whatever I could get my hands on. I also play guitar and the duduk. Basically, I'm curious about every instrument, and I find traditional African instruments particularly fascinating.
I don't really have a favourite genre, to me every genre has something to offer. I do have my preferences, but they’re also subject to change all the time. I think that's the beauty of music, which I want to celebrate! So I’d say my playlist is a pretty eclectic mix...
Bobby McFerrin Don't Worry Be Happy
Alessandro Parisotti Se tu m'ami
Keith Jarrett Köln
Domenico Scarlatti Keyboard Sonata in D Minor
Abel Selaocoe Ka Bohaleng / On the Sharp Side
Jean-Philippe Rameau Les indes galantes
Jean-Baptiste Lully Le bourgeois gentilhomme
Franco Battiato La Cura
Lucio Dalla Piazza Grande
Ufff... my guilty pleasure is reggaeton. Oops!
For this summer, I’d like to discover Belgium a bit more, I haven’t been here very long and haven’t had the time yet to explore!
from David Guetta to Madonna and Lady Gaga: this is cellist and personal trainer Emmanuel's summer soundtrack