MIDSUMMER MOZARTIADE
The Midsummer Mozartiade festival invites you to its 8th edition, from 17 to 23 June, right in the heart of Brussels. Our main stage performances will again take place at the Théâtre Royal des Galeries, located in the elegant and historic Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert, just a stone's throw from the Grand-Place.
A festival that gets a theatre singing (again)!
Following the resounding success of Die Zauberflöte last summer (packed houses at three festivals), we are delighted to present the opera Mitridate, re di Ponto at the Théâtre des Galeries this June. For all you Mozart lovers, ours is a rare production of his first opera seria, a veritable triumph for the 14-year-old composer at its Milan premiere in late 1770. Got a passion for musical drama? This work sings a powerful and poignant story of fratricidal rivalry, thwarted love and geopolitical confrontation (performed here under the skilful direction of conductor Thibaut Lenaerts and director Eric Gobin). Looking for vocal fireworks?As far as we know, this is the first modern production in which the roles of the rival brothers (written for castrati) are both sung by men (a sopranist and a countertenor). Are you fervent fan of ‘tomorrow’s stars? We have a talented cast of emerging international artists waiting in the wings.
Following the ‘intimate and grandiose’ Requiem performed last summer by the prestigious phalanges of the CAV&MA de Namur, Missa Brevis will grace the stage of the Théâtre des Galeries this summer. This singular concert, conceived by the excellent emerging conductor Gabriel Hollander, promises to delight all fans of sacred music (out of the box), chamber music (of a spiritual kind) or contemporary music (in its choral form). Featured on the programme are liturgical miniatures by Mozart, Haydn… and Belgian composer Fabian Fiorini.
A festival that shows you round the centre of Brussels!
Besides these exciting main stage productions, you will find a variety of free events at landmark venues throughout the city centre. In the Galerie du Roi, right outside the theatre, talented young performers (a wind quintet, a voice-cello duo and a string quartet) will serenade passers-by to kick off our festival week in style. A short stroll in the direction of Place des Martyrs will bring you to Maison CFC, at number 14, and two fascinating lectures on the passage to Italy for aspiring composers and the evolution of opera seria across the ages. Cross the square, turn left into rue aux Choux, and straight ahead you will see the beautiful 18th-century church of Notre-Dame du Finistère. This peaceful haven in the bustling Rue Neuve will be the stage for a fabulous all-Handel concert, featuring two outstanding sopranos and a four-piece Baroque band.
A festival that takes its opera on the road!
In July, we will once again be touring our opera production to the Théâtre Royal in Mons for the Festival au Carré, and then to the Grand-Manège in Namur for the Festival musical de Namur, thanks to invitations from the ORCW and the CAV&MA, key partners of our Brussels festival. As one of the few independent opera producers in Belgium, our mission is to make opera (a popular form of entertainment in the 18th century) more accessible for a broader, more diverse audience. So make a date with Mozart this June! We look forward to seeing you there.
Your team Amadeus & Co
A festival that gets a theatre singing (again)!
Following the resounding success of Die Zauberflöte last summer (packed houses at three festivals), we are delighted to present the opera Mitridate, re di Ponto at the Théâtre des Galeries this June. For all you Mozart lovers, ours is a rare production of his first opera seria, a veritable triumph for the 14-year-old composer at its Milan premiere in late 1770. Got a passion for musical drama? This work sings a powerful and poignant story of fratricidal rivalry, thwarted love and geopolitical confrontation (performed here under the skilful direction of conductor Thibaut Lenaerts and director Eric Gobin). Looking for vocal fireworks?As far as we know, this is the first modern production in which the roles of the rival brothers (written for castrati) are both sung by men (a sopranist and a countertenor). Are you fervent fan of ‘tomorrow’s stars? We have a talented cast of emerging international artists waiting in the wings.
Following the ‘intimate and grandiose’ Requiem performed last summer by the prestigious phalanges of the CAV&MA de Namur, Missa Brevis will grace the stage of the Théâtre des Galeries this summer. This singular concert, conceived by the excellent emerging conductor Gabriel Hollander, promises to delight all fans of sacred music (out of the box), chamber music (of a spiritual kind) or contemporary music (in its choral form). Featured on the programme are liturgical miniatures by Mozart, Haydn… and Belgian composer Fabian Fiorini.
A festival that shows you round the centre of Brussels!
Besides these exciting main stage productions, you will find a variety of free events at landmark venues throughout the city centre. In the Galerie du Roi, right outside the theatre, talented young performers (a wind quintet, a voice-cello duo and a string quartet) will serenade passers-by to kick off our festival week in style. A short stroll in the direction of Place des Martyrs will bring you to Maison CFC, at number 14, and two fascinating lectures on the passage to Italy for aspiring composers and the evolution of opera seria across the ages. Cross the square, turn left into rue aux Choux, and straight ahead you will see the beautiful 18th-century church of Notre-Dame du Finistère. This peaceful haven in the bustling Rue Neuve will be the stage for a fabulous all-Handel concert, featuring two outstanding sopranos and a four-piece Baroque band.
A festival that takes its opera on the road!
In July, we will once again be touring our opera production to the Théâtre Royal in Mons for the Festival au Carré, and then to the Grand-Manège in Namur for the Festival musical de Namur, thanks to invitations from the ORCW and the CAV&MA, key partners of our Brussels festival. As one of the few independent opera producers in Belgium, our mission is to make opera (a popular form of entertainment in the 18th century) more accessible for a broader, more diverse audience. So make a date with Mozart this June! We look forward to seeing you there.
Your team Amadeus & Co
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