Brussels Philharmonic, Yaron Deutsch & Ilan Volkov

In his new concerto, Dougherty places the electric guitar as an 'outsider' in the heart of the orchestra. The soloist does not play a traditional leading role, but functions as a catalyst, disrupting and transforming the orchestral sound from within. 

In doing so, Dougherty challenges not only the classical division of roles, but also the audience's sonic experience. By driving sound sources – both acoustic and amplified – through the concert hall, the origin of the sound blurs, creating an ambiguous and destabilized listening experience. “I merge guitar harmonics with microtonal strings, play with feedback and saturation, and allow sound to move unpredictably through the space.”

LAB-SERIES 26-27

Stretching seconds, stripping Ears. Time is of the essence.

With the LAB-SERIES, Brussels Philharmonic brings together musical experiment, interaction, and total immersion. Expect eclectic concert nights with striking programmes, pre- and post-concert talks, interactive installations, and listening sessions.

A Glitch in the Hourglass

This season, the LAB-SERIES lets go of time as we know it. Time is shaped, stretched, or brought to a standstill. Physical interventions shift your sense of time, while composers sharpen its urgency. In that collision, a world of experiment opens up. Dive in, be surprised, and see where your curiosity takes you.