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Come enjoy an evening filled with classical masterpieces by Lili Boulanger, Saint-Saëns, Richard Dubugnon, and Richard Strauss. The Belgian National Orchestra, together with French master pianist Bertrand Chamayou, will perform Saint-Saëns' iconic Second Piano Concerto.

Film Symphonic: a movie classic with a live orchestra!

Join us for a unique cinematic experience with Peter and the Wolf, a film classic brought to life by the Belgian National Orchestra. This innovative animated film is paired with a live performance of Prokofiev's score, conducted by Dirk Brossé.

Meet the four temperaments in Carl Nielsen's Second Symphony and the story of Don Quixote in Strauss' symphonic poem of the same name.

The Belgian National Orchestra performs a unique concert featuring Péter Eötvös' Speaking Drums, with the thrilling energy of Dominique Vleeshouwers (DOMNIQ) bringing this groundbreaking percussion concerto to life, alongside Ravel's Ma Mère l'Oye and Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 3.

The world's most talented pianists compete in the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition! Discover those who stood out during the 2025 edition.

The world's most talented pianists compete in the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition! Discover those who stood out during the 2025 edition.

The world's most talented pianists compete in the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition! Discover those who stood out during the 2025 edition.

The world's most talented pianists compete in the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition! Discover those who stood out during the 2025 edition.

The enchanting voices of soprano Sofia Fomina and tenor David Butt Philip weave a magical tapestry of sound, bringing the most iconic arias to life in the legendary Concertgebouw Amsterdam.

In an ambitious concert, violinist Augustin Hadelich takes on Dvořák’s Violin Concerto, alongside symphonic works by Rachmaninov and Wolfe.

During an evening dedicated to early Romanticism, immerse yourself in Brahms' Violin Concerto and Schumann's Manfred Overture and Third Symphony.

Dive into Dvořák's Ninth Symphony during a Symphonic Date, where the presenter Thomas Vanderveken guides you through the listening experience.

Brussels rapper Scylla and the Belgian National Orchestra blur the lines between genres

Brussels rapper Scylla and the Belgian National Orchestra blur the lines between genres

Come and experience pianist Joyce Yang in Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, alongside Roderick Cox conducting Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony.

Shostakovich shines in an evening dedicated to his Symphony No. 11 and Cello Concerto No. 2, performed by Truls Mørk.

Enjoy an evening full of post-romantic heroism, featuring the vitality of music by Edvard Grieg, Jean Sibelius, and Max Bruch.

Alexander Malofeev performs Prokofiev’s virtuosic Piano Concerto No. 2, alongside Rachmaninov’s Symphony No. 3.

Start 2026 in style with a festive concert, blending Viennese waltzes and contemporary works, featuring accordionist Philippe Thuriot.

Start 2026 in style with a festive concert, blending Viennese waltzes and contemporary works, featuring accordionist Philippe Thuriot.

Percussionist Colin Currie performs percussion concertos by Wolfe and Andriessen, while Gershwin and Pärt round out this bold concert programme.

This concert of the Bartók Festival invites you to explore his orchestral works most deeply influenced by folk and traditional music.

Discover violinist Simone Lamsma in Bartók's Second Violin Concerto during a concert dedicated to the greatest works of the Hungarian composer.

Tchaikovsky’s Sixth Symphony and Berlioz’s Harold in Italy come together in this deeply emotional concert, conducted by Eva Ollikainen.

Julia Wolfe’s oratorio Fire in my mouth gives voice to the 146 people who perished in a garment factory fire, in a deeply moving commemorative concert.

Organist Thierry Escaich takes center stage in this 20th-century symphonic concert, featuring works by Stravinsky, Poulenc, Fauré, and Copland.

Experience Beethoven’s Sixth Symphony like never before, as Thomas Vanderveken unveils its secrets in this immersive listening experience.

Singer Véronique Gens presents the elegant Les Nuits d’été by Berlioz, followed by Mahler’s monumental Symphony No. 5.

The renowned violinist Nemanja Radulović takes on Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, alongside Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5.

Music and climate activism come together in this nature-inspired concert, featuring works by Smetana, Sibelius, and Say.

Two masterpieces in one evening: Rachmaninov’s renowned Piano Concerto No. 2 alongside an exceptional performance of Stravinsky’s powerful Firebird in full.