aperitiefconcert
chamber music
Festive brass
The Brass Ensemble
Music by Bernstein, Prokofiev, Wim Bex, and Steven Verhelst.
The two performances of the Brass Ensemble in the chamber music series were always a celebration, both literally and figuratively. This time, the brass section will perform in an eclectic program under the direction of conductor Ivan Meylemans.
PROGRAMME
Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953): Dance of the Knights from the ballet Romeo and Juliet (arrangement: Steven Verhelst)
Steven Verhelst (b. 1981): Tribute to Wolfie for brass ensemble
Wim Bex (b. 1977): And what if it's not for brass ensemble (world premiere)
Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990): Suite from West Side Story (arrangement: Jack Gale)
ca. 1 hour and 15 minutes
The creators
Ivan Meylemans
Conductor