Name: Symposium: Jewish composers in Antwerp around World War II
Start: 2025-06-21T11:00:00
Location: Queen Elisabeth Hall

The Antwerp Symphony Orchestra is set to captivate audiences with a diverse and dynamic 2025 concert series. From the collaborative 'opMaatorkest in concert' featuring young talents to the grandeur of 'Virtuoso grandeur with Janine Jansen and Mendelssohn,' each event promises a unique musical experience. Attendees can expect world-class performances, including the Laureates' concert of the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition and cultural explorations like 'Sounds of Flanders.' This season is an invitation to explore the rich tapestry of music, from classical masterpieces to modern compositions, all delivered with the signature flair of this renowned orchestra.

A Symphony of Events: Antwerp Symphony Orchestra's 2025 Concert Series

Ekaterina Levental

Frank Peters

Antwerp Symphony Orchestra

Antwerp Symphony Orchestra is organising a symposium on Jewish musicians during World War II, in collaboration with the Study Centre for Flemish Music. Together with Herman Van Goethem (historian and former rector of UAntwerpen) and Jan Dewilde (musicologist at the Study Centre for Flemish Music), we will delve into this turbulent period and the lives of composers such as Daniel Sternefeld and Denise Tolkowsky.

Symposium: Jewish composers in Antwerp around World War II

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