In the coming season in Brussels we are involved in seven productions. Handel’s Semele is currently in rehearsal and will open on September 8th. We recently took delivery of our second Grimaldi Italian harpsichord made in Paris by Marc Ducornet and this will be used alongside the other, made in 2006. A small Klop organ will compliment the keyboard section.  We are looking forward to a great production and invite you to check out the link to find out details of the cast etc.  It is seventeen years since our first season in Brussels. The opera was La Calisto and it is no surprise that the Herbert Wernicke production continues to be revived. Brussels itself continues to be an interesting cultural and political centre.  We will live in the European quarter which is close to the old centre. There is an interesting mix of restaurants and shops in the area. (Even an English one !).

2009-09-04.  Just a few days before the premier of Semele and the set, an original Ming temple, hundreds of years older than the theatre its self,  forms a stunning visual impression. The picture above gives only an idea and in reality, with some of the lighting effects that are being created, it will be a much talked about production. When you consider the musical resources listed on the Brussels website (above), this is sure to be a impressive opening production for the season.

2009-10-03  As the production of Semele closes, I thought we could take a last look at the exterior of the theatre and temporary resident The Three Legged Buddha ,  During each performance in the theatre a Chinese group have being playing to large crowds under the Buddha. With their traditional costumes and distinctive musical style and voices, they have created a magical scene.