Classical Music in Flanders | Flanders Arts Institute

Today in Flanders, music thrives everywhere, with every city boasting a diversity of concert halls or other interesting locations for concerts, festivals and many small-scale initiatives.

It is no coincidence that Flanders has been cutting edge, and still is. Discover our new online platform on classical music, and new publications on Early and Contemporary Music. You can order your print copy here.

Read our overview and two expert essays on classical music

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.

Perspectives on Early Music in Flanders

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

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

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

Discover our three new publications about classical music from Flanders

Classical Music in Flanders: a selected overview and expert essays

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

Guide to Early Music in Belgium

A practical guide with an introduction to artists and organisations that are representative of the early Belgian music scene.

Guide to Contemporary Music in Belgium

Who s who in the Belgian contemporary music scene? Discover our artists and organisations this practical guide.

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November 2020

European Early Music Summit

Three full days of conferences, panels and debates covering a wide range of early music themes.

Let me be your guide

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

Flanders has a rich tradition of choir music. But what about the 21st century? Read the essay and meet the composers in our online who's who.

Let me be your guide: chamber music from Flanders & Brussels

A short who’s who of Flemish chamber music developed in the context of Chamber Music America 2019

Let me be your guide: classical music

Explore artists and organisations, read expert essays on early and contemporary music and listen to a selection of contemporary tracks.

Let me be your guide: contemporary jazz

Discover contemporary jazz from Belgium through the eyes and ears of jazz professionals.

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Flanders Arts Institute: Interface organisation and expertise centre for

Visual Arts

Masters from Flanders in major art collections and art biennials all over the world. From van Eyck to Tuymans, a centuries’ long tradition of visual artists.

Performing arts

The Flemish arts’ field prides itself on its international recognition, artistic quality and experimental diversity. Since the 1980’s there has been a continuous development of excellent artistic work across the disciplines.

Music

The importance Flanders has afforded to music appears to date back as far as Flanders itself. An historical retrospect reveals that not only listening to music acquired a prominent social position in Flanders.

Classical Music in Flanders and Brussels