29.03.21, 11:00, Doctoral defense Jeroen Billiet, Brave Belgians of the Belle Epoque

In Brave Belgians of the Belle Époque, a study of the late-romantic Ghent horn playing tradition, Jeroen Billiet explored the world of Ghent horn players in the late-romantic period. From the identical standpoint of a Ghent-trained performer, he reflected within an experimental methodical framework on the people who shaped this poetically-oriented horn school with worldwide ramifications, their musical expression and instruments, and the broad artistic-educational world of the Belle Époque. The result can be read in a richly documented doctoral dissertation backed by a wide range of artistic output.

At 11 am you can watch the artistic presentation on the streaming platform Sounds of Ghent. This will take place in collaboration with the Mengal Ensemble, the horn class of KASK & Conservatorium and pianist Jan Huylebroeck, with works for horn by Adolphe Samuel, Martin-Joseph Mengal, Robert Herberigs; Joseph Ryelandt, François-Joseph Fétis and Jane Vignery.

At 2 pm there will be a public defense of the Doctorate of Arts of UGent, which can also be followed online.