A Midsummer Night's Dream

LUCA Clarinet

New York Counterpoint: The Film

This concert offers a diverse musical journey through more than three centuries of music history, from the monumental sound world of Johann Sebastian Bach to the pulsating energy of Steve Reich.

Toccata & Fugue is one of the most recognizable works in the classical repertoire. Virtuosity, drama, and architectural grandeur go hand in hand in this iconic composition.

With Octagon by the Belgian composer Jos Pommer, we move into a contemporary soundscape. The work explores different musical perspectives and showcases the versatility of the ensemble in a compact yet highly expressive form.

Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Vocalise was originally written for voice without words. Its simple, sustained melody and warm Romantic harmonies make this work a moment of pure lyrical beauty.

A special highlight of the concert is New York Counterpoint by the American minimalist Steve Reich. The piece consists of a fascinating interplay between live clarinet parts and pre-recorded tracks that interlock like a musical cityscape. For this performance, the live music is synchronized with a film created in Australia, allowing image and sound to merge into a unique concert experience.

Finally, Paul Harvey’s Atlantic Dances takes us to the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Through a series of dance-inspired movements, Harvey evokes images of the sea, the wind, and local folklore. Rhythmic vitality and captivating melodies provide a festive conclusion to the programme.

Programme:

• J.S. Bach: Toccata & fuga
• J. Pommer: Octagon
• S. Rachmaninoff: Vocalise
• S. Reich: NY counterpoint
• P. Harvey: Atlantic Dances

LUCA Flute

A Midsummer Night's Dream

It flutters, it sings like a lark, and then comes to rest...

In this eclectic programme, the LUCA Flute Ensemble tells a melodic story of an irresistible longing for a springtime filled with love.

It is a yearning that has inspired and invigorated us for centuries, serving as the source of some of the most beautiful music ever written: from the Burgundian era through Mozart and Mendelssohn to the music of our own time.

After this concert, you are guaranteed to find yourself searching for the first blossoms in the Lemmens Woods.

Programme:

• T. Riley: In C
• J. Bodin de Boismortier: Concerto for Flute Ensemble
• Variations and Diminutions on the 15th-Century Burgundian Song “De Tous Bien Playne” (arranged for flute ensemble)
• P. Barouh (arr. François Daudin Clavaud): La bicyclette
• W.A. Mozart: Overture to Le Nozze di Figaro
• F. Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night’s Dream for flute ensemble