Sounds of Flanders: homegrown talent

This concert brings together several Flemish masters. One painting by Pieter Brueghel the Elder inspired two composers to create orchestral works. Erik Desimpelaere captured the brooding atmosphere of The Triumph of Death in his apocalyptic Danses Macabres. He tolls death bells and incorporates typical rhythmic patterns into his exuberant dances of death. The Antwerp Symphony Orchestra presents a world premiere, embracing the opportunity to showc...