Step into the singular world of Igor Stravinsky through a chamber music concert that highlights the richness and diversity of his musical language.
In this chamber music concert, the musicians of the BNO take you on a journey through several decades of musical creation, revealing the many facets of Stravinsky’s art: always surprising and deeply innovative. Discover the masterful palette of sounds this legendary composer could create even with the smallest of instrumental ensembles, using instrumentation that is as...
In this chamber music concert, the musicians of the BNO take you on a journey through several decades of musical creation, revealing the many facets of Stravinsky’s art: always surprising and deeply innovative. Discover the masterful palette of sounds this legendary composer could create even with the smallest of instrumental ensembles, using instrumentation that is as unexpected as it is original. A work by his contemporary Maurice Ravel completes the programme, showcasing the orchestral imagination of both composers and the rich sound worlds they explore within the chamber music repertoire.
Following an opening solo for clarinet, different ensembles — from quartet to septet and octet — unfold a wealth of colours and contrasts in a programme that brings together bold lyricism, inventive poetry and neoclassical modernity.
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Programme
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Igor Stravinsky
Three pieces for solo clarinet, K033 -
Maurice Ravel
Introduction and Allegro, M.46 -
Igor Stravinsky
Three Pieces for String Quartet, K019 -
Igor Stravinsky
Octet for wind instruments, K041
Artists
- Misako Akama violin
- Filip Suys violin
- Born Lau viola
- Dmitry Silvian cello
- Denis-Pierre Gustin flute
- Julien Bénéteau clarinet
- Yan Maratka clarinet
- Bert Helsen bassoon
- Rob Laethem bassoon
- Andreu Vidal Siquier trumpet
- Leo Wouters trumpet
- Guido Liveyns trombone
- Wim Matheeuwese trombone
- Annie Lavoisier harp
Stravinsky Festival
From 2 to 7 February 2027, the BNO and Bozar shine a spotlight on composer Igor Stravinsky and his inimitable orchestrations and rousing rhythms. A century later, his music astonishes and moves us just as effortlessly. The BNO is devoting two concerts to the Russian master: besides the monumental Symphony of Psalms, you will hear two of his iconic ballets, The Rite of Spring and Petrushka. Stravinsky’s incomparable chamber music is also in the spotlight.
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