Join us to this Concert des Coeurs to enjoy Les Petits Chanteurs de Bruxelles and the soloists of the Ensemble Orchestral de Bruxelles, conducted by Romain Verbeeren.
Les Petits Chanteurs de Bruxelles
Founded by Abbé Emmanuel Caron in the 1950s, this choir offers young boys, aged five and above, the opportunity to explore the richness of polyphonic singing, regardless of their musical background or schooling. Thanks to a dynamic team, the choir continues to thrive, performing around fifteen times a year, with recent tours in Switzerland, Portugal, the French Alps, and Canada. The group has also collaborated with other Belgian and European choirs as well as with professional orchestras and soloists.
L’Ensemble Orchestral de Bruxelles
In 1994, following the dissolution of the Belgian symphonic orchestra, a group of 20 musicians decided to form their own ensemble, leading to the birth of the Ensemble Orchestral de Bruxelles (EOB). This orchestra brings together experienced professionals as well as recent graduates from the Royal Conservatories of Belgium, eager to gain professional experience. For nearly 30 years, EOB has provided opportunities to hundreds of young virtuosos to perform as soloists or within the orchestra. Jacques Vanherenthals is the founder, permanent conductor, and artistic director of the ensemble.
Romain Verbeeren, Choir Conductor
Born in Dinant in 1985, Romain grew up in a family where music held a prominent place. He began his formal classical training at age six, attending academies in Uccle, Forest, and Ciney to study piano and music theory. His true musical journey started when he joined the choir at Collège Saint-Pierre in Uccle, where he became both a young singer and later a soloist in the group he now directs.
Charly Delbecq, Pianist
After completing his studies at the Royal Conservatory of Mons (ARTS²) with distinction, Charly Delbecq refined his skills with renowned teachers including Jun Kanno (Japan/France), Teresa Trevisan (Italy), Romolo Gessi (Italy), and Stéphane Lemelin (Canada). With a passion for piano accompaniment, especially in singing, Charly participated in the Udo Reinemann International Masterclasses (URIM), where he studied with experts like Olaf Bär, Malcolm Martineau, Jard van Nes, and Roberta Alexander. In 2019, he earned a postgraduate degree in opera accompaniment from the Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel with high honors and the jury's commendations.
Join us for a magical Christmas Concert at the beautiful Église Notre-Dame des Victoires au Sablon.
