The Flanders Harp Quartet wants to conquer the general public with the boundless sound nuances of the harp.
Aurelie Viegas, Isabelle Matthyssens, Kyle Desantoine and Karen Peeters are all passionate professional harpists (in orchestra, chamber music and solo) and teachers in various Flemish cities. Together they bring the most beautiful high-quality transcriptions for harp quartet, as well as the often unknown original repertoire. This idyllic line-up has a lot to offer, from soft fairy-tale sounds to fiery arpeggios and glissandi, so typical of the harp.Music at the highest level is the goal of this quartet.
We currently have 2 programs that we can bring in a 60 to 90 minute version. Sea of stars: Inspired by the magical phenomenon of bioluminescent plankton, which lights up in the dark like a sea full of sparkling stars. Let yourself be enchanted by the magical sounds of the harp and join them on a musical journey through beautiful starry skies, softly flowing rivers and mysterious forests. A wonderful programme put together, in which contemporary and classical works alternate. Expect a magical listening experience full of sparkling timbres and captivating melodies that impressively bring the beauty of nature to life.
In the mood: (with flamenco dancer) Four harps merge into a breathtaking soundscape – a world in which nature, dance and imagination come together.In this unique performance, our harp quartet joins forces with flamenco dancer Clarissa Wedding-Jennes in a programme full of fire, refinement and tranquillity. Expect a magical listening experience full of sparkling timbres and captivating melodies that bring the beauty of nature to life, from beautiful starry skies, mysterious forests to fiery Spanish nights. In fragments from Massenet's Le Cid and in a series of jazzy gems, rhythm merges with the elegance of the harp, while the dancer embodies the music with her powerful, expressive movements.Classical and contemporary, everything merges in a sensory performance in which music and dance challenge, complement and reinforce each other. Let yourself be carried away. Feel the earth, taste the air, hear the heartbeat of music in motion.