Klarafestival celebrates!
A vibrant musical happening on and around Brussels' Mont des Arts
On Saturday, March 22, 2025, Klarafestival celebrates its 20th anniversary. To mark this special occasion, we are launching a new tradition: for one day, the Kunstberg (‘Mount of the Arts’) will transform into a Muziekberg (‘Mount of music’). Stunning venues, including St. Jacob-on-the-Coudenberg Church, Église Protestante de Bruxelles-Musée, Auditorium 490 (KMSKB), and Bozar, will be filled with festive sounds.
a celebration of Brussels' vibrant music scene
The programme pays homage to the vibrant music scene of Brussels. Among the highlights, the premiere of Pilgrims. Sounds of Travel, a project conceived by Julien Libeer. He asked Fabian Fiorini to write an oratorio for the young gospel singer Anicet Adeyemi and the children’s choirs Equinox and Singing Molenbeek. The Supernova laureates treat us to beautiful chamber music, and the Belgian National Orchestra celebrates Arvo Pärt's 90th birthday with a trip through his symphonic repertoire. We also celebrate the spring equinox with Nowruz, a concert honouring the Persian New Year. Later in the evening, Aïda Gabriëls stages a sonic landscape of contemporary polyphony with the Flemish Radio Choir, Brussels singer Adja Fassa, and the audience itself.
a brand-new orchestra
The icing on the cake is the brand-new Sound of Brussels Orchestra: under the guidance of Fabrizio Cassol and Adèle Viret, eight musicians with diverse backgrounds explore the unique sound of the city. During Muziekberg, you will hear the result of this special experiment – a festive kick-off of a multi-year search for the unique sound of our capital.
Thanks to the National Lottery, partner of Muziekberg / Mont des Musiques.
With the support of the Brussels-Capital Region and the City of Brussels.
Try-out Sound of Brussels Orchestra @ GC De Vaartkapoen © Morgane Staelens
