Five soloists from the OPRL and Belgian pianist Julien Beurms share their passion for the repertoire of quartets, quintets, and sextets for piano and wind instruments. In addition to Mozart's Quintet , which almost serves as a "chamber concerto," and Poulenc's Sextet , with its charming gaiety and expressiveness, discover the sparkling Sextet by Louise Farrenc, one of the greatest pianists of the 19th century , the Quartet for piano and winds by Jean-Michel Damase, with its very French sap, but also Samuel Barber's Summer Music , which highlights each instrument of the wind quintet.

The winds are rising

Philharmonic Hall of Liege

Dive into the heart of romanticism with the enchanting "Quintette à vent" performance at the prestigious Salle Philharmonique in Liège. This exceptional event, scheduled for Wednesday, September 25th, 2024, at 12:30 PM, promises a journey through the 19th and 20th centuries with a free concert that showcases the evolution and technical refinement of wind instruments. Featuring five leading soloists from the Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège (OPRL), attendees will be treated to a repertoire of French, Italian, and German pieces, highlighting the light, melodic, and virtuosic nature of wind quintet compositions.

The program includes works by Taffanel, Ibert, Rossini, and Danzi, performed by Lieve Goossens (flute), Sébastien Guedj (oboe), Jean-Luc Votano (clarinet), Joanie Carlier (bassoon), and Margaux Ortman (horn). This event, part of the "Musique à midi" series, is not available for subscription but is supported by the Friends of the Orchestra and in collaboration with the asbl HOP.

Tickets are free and will be distributed starting at 12 PM on the day of the concert, with a total of 120 seats available. This performance is a must-attend for anyone looking to explore the rich and varied world of wind quintet music in the intimate setting of the Foyer Eugène Ysaÿe at the Salle Philharmonique, located at Boulevard Piercot, 25-27, B - 4000 Liège, Belgium. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the brilliance of the OPRL's wind section in a concert that promises both lightness and vivacity.

Wind quintet

Born in Hamburg in 1824 (200 years ago!), Reinecke had a precocious start as a piano prodigy. He associated with the greatest composers of his time, including Schumann, Mendelssohn, Liszt, and Brahms. He enjoyed a brilliant career in Leipzig as a conductor, piano teacher, and composer. Reinecke also attracted promising students like Grieg, Janáček, Albéniz, and Bruch. The musicians of the OPRL (Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège) are paying tribute to this master of German Romanticism, particularly recognizing his significant contributions to wind instruments.

If you have any specific questions or need more information about Carl Reinecke or the event honoring him, please feel free to ask.

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Happy Reinecke

Salle Philharmonique de Liège

Two flautists from the OPRL and harpist Primor Sluchin invite you on a journey to the confines of Impressionism... when the muses, goddesses, and nymphs of Antiquity inspired the greatest artists. An odyssey to discover six French composers whose works reveal the captivating influence of ancient Greek myths inhabited by the god Pan, the nymphs Syrinx and Chloris, and the Dryads, protectors of the forests. This concert benefits from the talent of storyteller and singer Noëmi Waysfeld, notably for a Chanson de Bilitis by Debussy with its erotic and passionate verses.

Lieve Goossens

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The winds are rising · Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège

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Wind quintet · Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège

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