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Belgian National Orchestra

Belgian National Orchestra, Schønwandt & Say

3 May'26
- 15:00

Protecting Nature

This vibrant program celebrates nature’s beauty and its profound impact on humanity. Czech composer Bedřich Smetana opens the evening with 'Vltava' from his symphonic poem Má vlast, a tribute to his Bohemian homeland. One of the most evocative pieces in the symphonic repertoire, it vividly depicts the flowing waters of the Moldau River.

Turkish composer and artist-in-residence Fazıl Say follows with his concerto Mother Earth, a musical journey that gives voice to the climate crisis, blending a call to action with admiration for nature’s wonders.

The concert concludes with Jean Sibelius’ Lemminkäinen Suite, inspired by the Kalevala, Finland’s national epic. Originally conceived as an opera, this symphonic poem paints distinct musical tableaux rather than narrating a continuous story, bringing myth and landscape to life.

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
Fazil Say
piano
Programme
Bedrich Smetana

The Moldau (My Fatherland)

Fazil Say

Mother Earth - Concerto for Piano and Orchestra (Belgian premiere)

Jean Sibelius

Lemminkäinen Suite, op. 22

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Location

Henry Le Boeuf Hall

Rue Ravenstein 23 1000 BRUSSELS

Rates

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10 - 15 - 19 - 24

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