Belgian National Orchestra & Bas Wiegers

15.03.2024 — 20:00

Bozar, Henry Le Boeuf Hall

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In the ballet Le Sacre du printemps by Igor Stravinsky and choreographer Vaslav Nijinsky, an archaic community sacrifices a chosen virgin to the sun god. Erratic harmonies, wild rhythms, instruments that scale the heights of their range and a dance idiom that had little to do with classical ballet – this work was so revolutionary that a riot broke out at its premiere in 1913.

From a pagan rite of spring to an evocation of the cosmos: in TEJAS (Sanskrit for fire, light, vitality and creative energy), the late Wim Henderickx sought nothing less than the sound of the universe. An orchestral big bang is followed by a wave of timbres and vibrations, inspired by pulsars, supernovas and other celestial bodies. Here too, rhythm is in command: the five-piece percussion section brings together instruments from all over the world. Claude Vivier's Lonely Child completes this exciting concert programme by the Belgian National Orchestra.

Programme

Claude Vivier (1948-1983)

Lonely Child

Wim Henderickx (1962-2022)

TEJAS (What does the sound of the universe looks like?)

Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971)

Le Sacre du printemps

'Wim Henderickx is probably the most enthusiastic artist Flanders has ever known. His commitment to various communities, to young artists and his open view of the world make him unique.' share

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