**Event: Aux portes de la modernité - OPRL Happy Hour Series**

**Date & Time:** Tuesday, 29th October 2024, at 19:00  
**Duration:** Approximately 1 hour  
**Location:** Salle Philharmonique, Liège  
**Price:** €13. Free admission if your birthday falls on the day of the event  
**Tickets:** Available for reservation  

**Description:**  
Dive into the heart of modernity with the Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège (OPRL) as they kick off the new season of the Happy Hour series with an exceptional performance. The evening features the renowned French clarinetist Nicolas Baldeyrou, a versatile musician celebrated for his mastery across various repertoires, from ancient to modern instruments. Having taught clarinet in Lyon and Glasgow and performed globally, Baldeyrou brings his unique flair to Liège. Accompanied by four OPRL musicians and pianist Hasmik Manukyan, the ensemble will embark on a musical journey through trios, quintettes, and sextuors from the 20th and 21st centuries.

**Program:**  
The concert will showcase works by Prokofiev, Glière, Bartók, Françaix, Anderson, Connesson, and Wheeler, promising an evening of rich musical exploration.

**Performers:**  
- Nicolas Baldeyrou, Clarinet  
- Jeroen Baerts, Oboe and Cor Anglais  
- Hrayr Karapetyan, Violin  
- Ian Psegodschi, Viola  
- Isabel Peiró Agramunt, Double Bass  
- Hasmik Manukyan, Piano  

**Support and Collaboration:**  
This event is supported by the Friends of the Orchestra and in collaboration with the asbl HOP, ensuring an evening of high-quality chamber music.

**Access & Contact Information for Salle Philharmonique:**  
- Address: Boulevard Piercot, 25-27, B - 4000 Liège, Belgium  
- Ticket Office Phone: +32 04 220 00 00 (Open Monday to Friday, 13:00 - 18:00)  

**Reservation Instructions:**  
Tickets can be reserved online via the OPRL website, at the OPRL ticket office on Boulevard Piercot, or by phone during the ticket office hours. Payment must be made within 48 hours of reservation by cash, bank card, credit card, or bank transfer, after which unconfirmed reservations will be released for sale.

Join us for an evening that promises to be a highlight of the cultural calendar in Liège, blending the talents of international and local artists in a celebration of modern chamber music.

At the gates of modernity

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.

Isabel Peiró Agramunt

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