Step back into the evening of The Boy Who Laughed at Santa Claus performed on 20 December 2025, captured by photographer Wouter Van Vaerenbergh. Discover more photos on our socials.
Brussels Philharmonic conducted by Eric Whitacre
with Vlaams Radiokoor, Flemish Boys Choir, Laurence Servaes (soprano), Lucas Cortoos (baritone) & Aline Goffin (vocals)
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Eric Whitacre, the man who made choral music cooler than ever, brings a playful twist to the holidays with two musical Christmas stories. Add to that a selection of traditional carols (and who knows—he might just get the audience to sing along!), and you’ve got a festive concert for the whole family.
Read the texts of the works performed at the concerts: The Boy Who Laughed at Santa Claus.
Read the programme notes for the concerts The Boy who Laughed at Santa Claus. ----- Eric Whitacre flips the Christmas concert script – unexpectedly funny, feel-good, and just saucy enough to keep you on your toes.
