17.04. Michael Wollny: Bau.Haus.Klang
What would the Bauhaus have sounded like? Pianist Michael Wollny attempts to answer this rather unusual question with a project conceived in 2019 to mark the centenary of the German artistic movement. Mixing structure and experimentation, he juxtaposes the freedom of improvisation with the mechanical rigour of the little-known phonola, a music machine that uses punch cards. By revisiting the spirit of Bauhaus through sound, Michael Wollny shows how artistic ideas can be reimagined across time.
Michael Wollny at Bauhaus (Photo: © joergsteinmetz.com)
21.04. Rising Star: Maat Saxophone Quartet
Bold, brilliant, and breaking new ground, this concert puts female composers centre stage. From the lyrical beauty of Lili Boulanger to the rich textures of Henriëtte Bosmans and the bold voice of Aleksandra Vrebalov, the Maat Saxophone Quartet shines a light on music too often left in the shadows. Part of the ECHO Rising Stars programme, these four young musicians bring freshness, flair, and unexpected twists, like Ravel’s “String Quartet” heard through the lens of four saxophones. A celebration of new voices and new sounds.
23.04. Araj: The Sound of Modern India
Five boys have reinvented Indian classical music, revitalising it with a breeze of modernity that has led to its rediscovery by the younger generation. All of them are vocal or instrumental virtuosos, and while they have all received intensive training in the traditional style, they also bring to their performances something of their own individuality as well as musical styles from elsewhere. A clever mix of tradition and innovation.
28.04. Ballaké Sissoko & Piers Faccini
When Piers Faccini and Ballaké Sissoko join forces, the result is inevitably a moment of great musical camaraderie between those two gentle souls. Having already collaborated on a number of different occasions, the two musicians decided to record a duo album, combining vocals with the strings of the kora and the guitar. At home in Bamako, Ballaké Sissoko likes to play as close to the stars as possible on the roof of his house. In the Salle de Musique de Chambre, they will present their album “Our Calling”.
29.04. Organ meets Piano
The organ and the piano sometimes vie for the title of “king of instruments.” The first is a finger-powered orchestra that has been around since ancient times, while the second has won over all the great composers from Bach to the present day. But is such a battle really necessary when both reign in the hearts of so many? Keyboard prodigy Kit Armstrong knows this better than anyone and is equally at home with both instruments. For the final concert of his residency, he has devised a special programme in which organ and piano share the stage, ending this artistic chapter on a high note.
Ambrose Akinmusire (Photo: © Balazs Gardi)
30.04. Ambrose Akinmusire & Brussels Jazz Orchestra
Their first collaboration dates back to 2019: the Brussels Jazz Orchestra and Ambrose Akinmusire are joining forces again this month to celebrate the centenary of the birth of Miles Davis, revisiting his music through a new generation of musicians. More than a tribute, the concert featuring new creations and inventive arrangements reflects on this jazz legend’s legacy while opening it up to a contemporary interpretation that will strive—as the jazz giant himself suggested—to make you listen to “what’s not there.”
New voices, new works, and new chapters. Discover them and grab your tickets at philharmonie.lu or on the Phil30 app. And to get more details and behind-the-scenes secrets of our programme, check out our brand new digital magazine La Colonne.