Classical Music

Who are the musicians, composers and organisations currently active in the field of repertoire, old and new music? What research or essays have we written about classical music from Flanders? Flanders Arts Institute guides you through classical music in Flanders and Brussels.

Let me be your guide: 21st century choir music in Flanders

What is the state of Flemish choral music in the 21st century? We look at the contemporary landscape and introduce some composers.

Wind bands in Flanders: An Overture

Wind bands such as concert, fanfare and brass bands, known in Flanders as ‘hafabra’, have been part of Flemish music culture for a quarter of a millennium.

Let me be your guide: Sound art in Flanders

Since the 1990s sound art in Flanders has continued to expand, and has now become a dynamic scene.

Classical music in Flanders: A bird’s-eye view

Let’s explore the Flemish classical music scene through the eyes of a pigeon, a landscape dotted with monuments, paths of desire and crossroads.

Read one of the essays on classical music in Flanders

Women of note: female composers in Flanders

27 Oct 2022

Essay

Perspectives on Early Music in Flanders

Early music is big in Flanders. It is now the most often performed segment in classical programming.

19 Nov 2020

Essay

To consider and to commemorate. From ancient tradition to a lively look at the future

The importance that Flanders attaches to music is as old as the region itself.

17 Nov 2020

Article

À la flamande, a global perspective on Contemporary Music in Flanders

Flanders takes up a central role in the international field of new music creation with an exciting young generation of performers.

17 Nov 2020

Article

A selection of music

Playlist - Early Music from Belgium

Early music from Flanders, Brussels and Wallonia, performed by Anima Eterna, Romina Lischka, Capilla Flamenca, Zefiro Torna of Currende, and many others. Discover our new Spotify playlist, compiled by Benoit Vanden Bemden (Les Muffatti).

A Bird-Eye's View of Music in Flanders

Explore the Flemish classical music scene both from above and up close. Discover how music is everywhere and how a flourishing musical life enriches Flemish society.

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Listen to new music by composing Flanders

Landscape Sketch of the Arts 2025: Music

In the music ecosystem in Flanders you will find artists, art workers and music organisations. They have very diverse profiles: artists can be creative or performing musicians in all possible genres, individually or in groups, DJs, producers, and much more. They operate under a variety of business models, often involving a mix of sources of funding, from private income to direct or indirect government support.

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