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Saturday March, 25 2023 - FAURÉ's REQUIEM and SAINT-SAËNS' REQUIEM.

25/3/2023

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For its Spring Concert, the European Union Choir will perform FAURÉ's REQUIEM and the SAINT-SAËNS' REQUIEM.
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Gabriel Fauré (1845 - 1924) was a pupil of Camille Saint-Saëns (1835 - 1921) and through this concert, we wanted to pay tribute to these 2 geniuses of 19th century composition.

This magnificent program will be performed at the Brussels Royal Conservatory, rue de la Régence 30, on Saturday March 25, 2023 at 8:00 p.m.

The Ensemble Orchestral de Bruxelles, the European Union Choir and the soloists: Julie Gebhart, sop. - Julie Bailly, alt. - Laurens-Alexander Wyns, ten. - Samuel Namotte, bas. / Emmanuel Clacens, org.- will be conducted by Dirk De Moor.
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> Info & tickets (via Fnac tickets)
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Mozart - Requiem with the Nivelles Orchestra

27/10/2022

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The European Union Choir is invited by the Orchester Symphonique de Nivelles under the direction of Arnaud Giroud to perform Mozart's Requiem accompanied by soloists Céline Rémy, Marie-Laure Coenjaerts, Sébastien Romignon Ercolini, Bruno Silva Resende.

As a prelude, the Overture to the "Flûte Enchantée" and the delicate "Concerto for clarinet" (soloist: Bethsabée Hatzfeld).

These concerts will take place on December 4 in Nivelles and December 11 in Brussels.

The programme for this concert takes us back to 1791, Mozart’s last year, during which he composed some of his most famous works.
The concert opens with the Overture to “The Magic Flute”, one of Mozart’s last operas (a Singspiel), which starts with three stately chords that are repeated regularly throughout the opera.
It continues with the graceful “Clarinet Concerto” (soloist: Bethsabée Hatzfeld), one of the first of its kind and probably one of the most beautiful. Written for his friend, virtuoso clarinettist Anton Stadler, it has the classical structure of concertos, with 3 movements. The 2nd movement has become one of the most popular tunes of classical music, partly thanks to Sidney Pollack’s film, Out of Africa. For the concerto, the orchestra accompanies clarinettist Bethsabée Hatzfeld.
The concert closes with the monumental and mythical “Requiem” (soloist: Céline Rémy, Marie-Laure Coenjaerts, Sébastien Romignon Ercolini, Bruno Silva Resende). Shrouded in mystery, the story behind it, drawing on the context in which it was composed and the way it is portrayed in Milos Forman’s film Amadeus, is far too complex compared to the facts. The only certainty is that the “Requiem” was a commissioned work that Mozart was not able to complete himself due to his untimely death.


Sunday December 4, 2022 - 17h30
Collégiale Sainte Gertrude Nivelles
> Reservations Nivelles

Sunday December 11, 2022 - 16h00
Kerk of Saint Jacques sur Coudenberg, Bruxelles

Under the High Patronage of Marya Gabriel, European Commissioner, Honorary President of the Women of Europe Association
> Reservations Brussels

Concert for the benefit of the humanitarian projects of the Women of Europe Association
  Femmes d'Europe
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Carmina Burana - C.Orff - November 17, 2022                                            The Royal symphonic Band of the Belgian Guides - Coxyde

21/10/2022

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The municipality of Koksijde has maintained a sponsorship relationship with the he Royal symphonic Band of the Belgian Guides for 15 years. On the occasion of this anniversary, the Royal symphonic Band of the Belgian Guides will present Carmina Burana by Carl Orff, in collaboration with the Beauvarlet choir from Koksijde, the Choirs of the European Union, the choir from Arenberg and 3 soloists from the Music Chapel Queen Elizabeth.
A concert not to be missed on November 17, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. at Notre-Dame des Dunes Church.

​Tickets: via the municipality of Coxyde
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16.10.2022 - 6 pm - with the Ensemble Orchestral de Bruxelles Lobgesang - MENDELSSOHN & Cello concerto op 33 - Saint-Saëns Center for Fine Arts Brussels

16/10/2022

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L’Ensemble Orchestral de Bruxelles (dir. Jacques Vanherenthals),  the European Union Choir (dir. Dirk De Moor) performing at the Center for Fine Arts in Brussels  on OCTOBER 16, 2022 6 p.m.

The magnificent and talented Marie Hallynck will perform the Camille Saint Saëns (1872) interpretation  of the Concerto in A minor opus 33 for cello.  Many composers, including Shostakovich and Rachmaninoff, have considered this concerto one of the  greatest of all cello concertos. 
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In addition, this brilliant performer also has a surprise in store for us…. 

Félix Mendelssohn's "Lobgesang Symphony-cantata" is a masterpiece made specially for large choirs. In  addition 3 soloists, organ and orchestra appear in this work. Based on Biblical text, this grandiose hymn  was composed and premiered in 1840 in Leipzig. This solemn work celebrates the 400th anniversary of  the discovery of the Gutenberg press.  Its current form is a version that has been reworked and refined many times by the composer himself. A work that is reminiscent of the ‘Ode to Joy’ by L. van Beethoven (1824). 

Julie Gebhart, soprano
Katarina Van Droogenbroeck, mezzo-soprano
Markus Ennsthaller, tenor
​​​​​​​Pierre Brunello, organo


You will not want to mois the unique, vocal and musical stylings provided by the performers, enhanced by  the originality of the works and the rarity of their performance in concert. 

Tickets: www.tickets.bozar.be

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September, 7th - CARMINA BURANA - C. ORFF - Gala Concert of the Medical Services performed by the Royal symphonic Band of the Belgian Guides

7/9/2022

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The Gala Concert of the Medical Services takes place on Wednesday 7th September 2022 in the concert hall Bozar Brussels with the interpretation of the “Carmina Burana” performed by the Royal symphonic Band of the Belgian Guides, the Arenberg choir, the European Union Choir and 3 soloists of the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel, Graciela Morales, François Pardailhé and Halidou Nombre.

This event is organized by the non-profit organization “vzw Medic”.

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May 14, 2022 - Royal Music Conservatory - Brussels                                        St. John Passion - Bach

12/1/2022

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For its annual Spring Concert, the European Union Choir will sing  the monumental St. John Passion by Johann Sebastian Bach at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels . The Choir will be joined by longtime collaborators:  conductor Jacques Vanherenthals, a Bach specialist and 
the Ensemble Orchestral de Bruxelles.  Renowned soloists will join the 80 choristes from 25 different nationalities to present this marvelous concert. 

The St. John Passion is structured almost like an opera. 
Bach accentuates the drama by using numerous theatrical effects: 
a central plot, succession of
 scenes and variety of characters alternated with traditional chorals. 

European Union Choir, Dirk De Moor, choir master
Ensemble Orchestral de Bruxelles, Jacques Vanherenthals, direction

​​Alice Depret, soprano
Katarina Van Droogenbroeck, alto
Markus Ennsthaller, tenore
Teun Michiels, tenore
Stefaan De Moor, baritone
Matthew Zadow, baritone
Shadi Torbey, basse​

Sun. 14.05.2022 - 20:00
Royal Music Conservatory - Brussels
Tickets Sale: The concert is SOLD OUT
Production:  European Union Choir - www.eusing.eu


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Fri. December 17, 2021 - Center for Fine Arts                                           Requiem & Oratorio de Noël - C. Saint-Saëns

31/8/2021

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What could be a better way to end this difficult year than by enjoying the creative sounds of Camille Saint-Saëns with the European Union Choir?!
​ In remembrance of his death 100 years ago, we pay tribute to this tremendous composer.

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The European Union Choir, the Orchestra of Brussels and the 5 soloists, conducted by Dirk De Moor, will transcend you with his rendition of the magnificent Requiem which is about both hope and rebirth.
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Then this hope and this rebirth will be emphasized in his Oratorio de Noel which will delight us and put us in a festive spirit as the holidays approach. 

​CANCELLED

Tickets bought through BOZAR
​will be reimbursed by BOZAR
This not-to-miss concert will take place on Friday, December 17th at 8pm at Palais des Beaux-Arts in Brussels. 


Mark your calendars now for this exceptional event. Tickets will be available soon to purchase at


 www.bozar.be / 02 507 82 00
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Sun. March 21, 2021 - 05:00pm.                                                                                 Saint John Passion - J-S. Bach  - Royal Conservatory - Brussels

16/12/2019

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Excerpts from Offenbach operettas and several Opera choirs from Giuseppe Verdi                                                                                                     December 3, 2019  20 pm

1/11/2019

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ANNUAL CONCERT OF THE ROYAL SYMPHONIC BAND OF THE BELGIAN GUIDESON THE OCCASION OF THE CELEBRATION OF THE KING AND THIS YEAR IN HONOUR OF THE 18TH BIRTHDAY OF H.R.H. PRINCESS ELISABETH
At this concert you will also appreciate the interventions of the European Union Choir performing two excerpts from Offenbach operettas and several Opera choirs from Giuseppe Verdi. You will also be enchanted by the talent of Pauline van der Rest, a Young Belgian violinist with already a brilliant honors list.
We all know this band and its trumpeter corps with an impressive history, its unique musical qualities and rightly international fame. Next to its major role at official and military ceremonies, including the National Day pageant, the Guides Band plays numerous concerts in Belgium and abroad, often performing Belgian composers. The Guides Band also frequently accompanies renowned soloists, including prizewinners of the International Queen Elisabeth Music Contest.
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W.A. MOZART - Requiem and Clarinet Concert                                               October 13, 2019  5 pm

5/7/2019

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 The European Union Choir invites you, on 13 October 2019, to their yearly Autumn concert in the Palais des Beaux-Arts, Brussels.


For this Mozart evening, the European Union Choir calls on the Mosan Orchestral Ensemble who is celebrating its 25 anniversary. 
Its Director, Jean-Pierre Haeck, will direct two essential musical masterpieces: the concerto for clarinet and the W.A. Mozart Requiem.


Since their advent in 1958, the objective of the European Union Choir is to perpetuate the heritage of great classical composers and to use the universal language
of music as a hyphen between the people of Europe and the world. It is made up of 80 singers coming from diverse horizons.


The European Union Choir is frequently asked to accompany European events and have performed in numerous European capitals and towns.
They have interpreted choral works from baroque to the contempory with great European orchestras, Directors and renowned soloists.


Clarinet: Jean-Luc Votano
Soprano: Véronique Solhosse
Viola: Natacha Kowalski
Tenor: Adriaan De Koster
Bass: Matthew Zadow
Mosan Orchestral Ensemble
Conductor: Jean-Pierre Haeck
Conductor: Dirk De Moor


DATE
Sun 13 Oct 2019  17:00→ 19:00
LOCATION Henry Le Boeuf Hall
Rue Ravenstein 23
1000 BRUSSELS
PRICESNormal price: € 42 – 35 – 25 – 18


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Production: The European Union Choir

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