This is a concert entirely dedicated to one of the greatest composers of the 19th century  . Born in Pesaro (on the Adriatic coast) in 1792 and died in Paris in 1868, Gioachino Rossini is the author of some of the most famous operas in the world. Five string players from the OPRL join forces to resonate the well-known themes from the overtures to The Barber of Seville and William Tell , but also to rediscover Rossini's chamber music through duets and sonatas, all presented with humor and lightness by Pierre Solot, exceptionally borrowed from the Music Factory series.

100% Rossini

Philharmonic Hall of Liege

**Event: Place à la contrebasse OPRL**

**Date & Time:** Wednesday, 29 January 2025, 12:30 PM  
**Duration:** Approximately 60 minutes  
**Location:** Liège, Foyer Eugène Ysaÿe, Salle Philharmonique  
**Admission:** Free. Tickets distributed from 12 PM. 120 places available.

**Description:**  
Dive into the deep, resonant world of the double bass in a unique event that promises to unveil the hidden charms of this grand instrument. Traditionally integrated into the orchestra in the mid-17th century and affectionately known as the "grandmother" by musicians, the double bass holds a pivotal role in both classical and jazz music. This event, featuring four talented musicians from the Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège (OPRL) accompanied by pianist Geoffrey Baptiste, will explore the versatile facets of the double bass, showcasing its profound gravity and emotive power.

**Program:**  
A rich selection of duos, trios, and quartets by renowned composers such as Bottesini, Glière, Kodály, Thomason, Leoncavallo, and Offenbach.

**Performers:**  
- Zhaoyang Chang, Double Bass  
- Simon Verschraege, Double Bass  
- Isabel Peiró Agramunt, Double Bass  
- Louis Ponseele, Double Bass  
- Geoffrey Baptiste, Piano

**Genre:** Chamber Music  
**Series:** Musique à midi (Not available as a subscription)

**Support and Collaboration:**  
This event is supported by the Friends of the Orchestra and in collaboration with the asbl HOP.

**Practical Information:**  
For those attending the event at the Salle Philharmonique, the venue is located at Boulevard Piercot, 25-27, B - 4000 Liège, Belgium. Ticket reservations can be made online, at the OPRL ticket office, or by phone, with payment required within 48 hours to secure the booking.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the deep and moving sounds of the double bass in a setting that promises to be as informative as it is enchanting.

Place à la contrebasse

According to a study based on names, individuals named Franz tend to be dreamy and original, often spending most of their time writing or painting, and their imagination often surpasses reason... Without falling into stereotypes, it's hard to ignore that many composers have had this name, including Franz Schubert and Franz Liszt, but also Franz Joseph Haydn, the Belgian Franz Constant, and others in the Francis, François, or Ferenc family of names! An eclectic family to (re)discover in the company of some musicians from the OPRL!

Zhaoyang Chang

Events

Past events

Feb 24, 2026

100% Rossini · Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège

Jan 29, 2025

Place à la contrebasse · Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège

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