Name: Winter Morning Walks – Winterreise
Start: 2026-02-08T20:00:00
Location: O-L-V-Hemelvaartkerk

Casco Phil’s 2026 season offers a refreshing blend of classical masterpieces and contemporary creations, set against the backdrop of Belgium's most iconic venues. From a modern take on Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream' to a thought-provoking discourse on AI in 'Black Box', each event is uniquely crafted. With artists like Koen De Graeve, Sylvia Huang, and Benjamin Haemhouts leading the charge, this season promises an evocative journey through music and performance that challenges, entertains, and enlightens.

Exploring Boundaries: Casco Phil's 2026 Season of Innovation and Tradition

George Clark

Casco Phil

Romantic entanglements with a modern twist – that’s what actors Koen De Graeve & Ariane van Vliet and Peter Van den Begin & Tine Reymer bring, together with the musicians of Casco Phil. A Midsummer Night’s Dream is, alongside Romeo and Juliet, one of Shakespeare’s most famous works. With themes like love at first sight, jealousy, betrayal, and reconciliation – all blended with wit – this classic comedy remains timeless. Felix Mendelssohn composed vibrant music for the play, now brought to life on stage. Director Tom Goossens adapted the original script into a contemporary version, turning the entire venue into a theatrical playground.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

What makes art authentic? Why do we value a work of art? Is it purely about the aesthetic experience, or does the identity of the creator matter just as much? These are the core questions of Black Box — a concert that offers not only a unique listening experience but also a compelling reflection on authorship and the impact of artificial intelligence in the arts.

Black Box

De Singel

After the success of previous editions, Casco Phil returns to Concertgebouw Brugge in 2026 for a brand-new edition of Acoustic Power. Together with Concertgebouw Brugge, Casco Phil brings classical music into classrooms through a unique youth project featuring creative workshops and a symphonic concert.

Acoustic Power 2026

Concertgebouw Brugge

Late Night Avant-Garde is a surprising late-night concert by Casco Phil, presenting contemporary classical music in a warm and informal atmosphere. For exactly one hour, the orchestra's woodwind players take you on a musical journey full of premieres, character pieces, and international voices. The composers themselves are present and guide the audience through their works. A perfect opportunity for both newcomers and connoisseurs to experience today's avant-garde up close.

Late Night Avant-Garde

Mechelen Public Library Het Predikheren

Is there a better way to wake up than with a crisp morning walk? We think so. Add live music, poetry, a warm cup of coffee and a freshly baked pastry, and your Sunday becomes unforgettable.

Winter Morning Walks – Winterreise

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