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Belgian National Orchestra

Belgian National Orchestra, Schønwandt & Gens

17 Apr.'26
- 20:00

Of love and light

Berlioz’s Les Nuits d’été, a song cycle set to poems by Théophile Gautier, is renowned as the first fully orchestrated French mélodie cycle. A master of orchestration and author of the Treatise on Instrumentation, Berlioz was one of the most influential figures in French orchestral writing. In this cycle, he employs a refined and restrained instrumentation, using each instrument sparingly to achieve maximum expressive effect.

Mahler, in his own way, also revolutionized the orchestra. In his Fifth Symphony, there is no restraint or understatement—the orchestra expands on a grand scale, delivering one of the most poignant and tragic works in the repertoire.

Enhance your experience beyond the concert with an introduction! The introduction starts at 7 pm and is free upon presentation of your concert ticket.
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Belgian National Orchestra
Michael Schønwandt
conductor
Véronique Gens
mezzo
Programme
Hector Berlioz

Les nuits d'été, op. 7, for mezzo and piano

Gustav Mahler

Symphonie no. 5

2025-2026

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2025-2026

Belgian National Orchestra

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Location

Henry Le Boeuf Hall

Rue Ravenstein 23 1000 BRUSSELS

Rates

MyBozar Card

17 - 26 - 35 - 42

< 26 MyBozar Card

11 - 17 - 23 - 28

Muscien of BNO

6 - 9 - 12 - 14

Standard

22 - 34 - 46 - 56

< 26 year

15 - 24 - 32 - 39

Card : Preferential Reimbursement / EU Disability

11 - 17 - 23 - 28