Julien Libeer, Fabian Fiorini & Amélie Hayoz
Pilgrims. Sounds of Travel
Fabian Fiorini & Amélie Hayoz – composition
Donald Sturrock – libretto
Julien Libeer – piano, artistic direction
Sarah Laulan – contralto
Anicet Adeyemi – soloist from Equinox
Uxía Martínez Botana – double bass
Dré Pallemaerts – drums
Zeno Popescu – choral conductor
Chorale Equinox – children’s choir
Singing Molenbeek – children’s choir
Lydia Mboko & Sarah Laulan – stage direction, scenography
Lydia Mboko – choreography
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For centuries, people have risked everything for a better future. Fleeing war, hunger or persecution, they follow in the footsteps of generations of pilgrims. Their journey is a pilgrimage, according to Brussels pianist Julien Libeer: a symbolic journey imbued with hope and desire. As an ode to people on the move around the world, he asked Fabian Fiorini to compose an oratorio for the children's choirs Equinox and Singing Molenbeek. Pilgrims. Sounds of Travel, with a libretto by Donald Sturrock, is inspired by the gospel tradition, with a leading role for the young singer Anicet Adeyemi.
Julien Libeer © Green Room Creatives-Jorre Janssens