Brussels Philharmonic
Supra Natural - Orchestral Waves & Electronic Currents
Electronics in the concert hall? Think of it as a spark of invisible magic—something mechanical yet alive, opening up the symphonic sound, enriching it, or pushing back against it. Ilan Volkov brings together four composers who let two sound worlds clash and collide—or seamlessly blend.
Inspired by Julio Cortázar’s magical short story The Star Washers, Angélica Castelló dives into a surreal sound world where imagination takes the lead. Equally surreal is the ‘symphonic poem’ A Magic Dwells by Priscilla McLean, where orchestra and tape build a dense sonic mass from which new and unexpected sounds constantly emerge. A true pioneer, François-Bernard Mâche explores the balance—or synergy—between nature, technology, and music. And finally, William Dougherty brings together old and new technologies—a 1907 wax cylinder recording and a modern smartphone one—to explore how nostalgia can shape the dream of an imaginary homeland.
Flagey, Brussels Philharmonic, Ictus
