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Julia Tavit, Damiën Heemskerk, Sterre Hond Welcome to our upcoming concert "6 hands | 1 piano" where we will be performing a unique program consisting of pieces for solo, four-handed and six-handed piano. In the solo pieces each pianist will showcase their virtuosity and individual expression. We will perform pieces ranging from classical to contemporary styles, even including some original pieces. Here we can truly showcase our individual backgrounds as pianists. The four handed and six-handed pieces is where those backgrounds will be brought together to create a celebration of teamwork, musicianship and creative synergy. With the four-handed pieces we are able to tell our stories together, ranging from folkdances to beautiful fairytales. The piano becomes very intimate when two pianists have a dialogue on the instrument. However, the six-handed pieces are what make this concert a must-see for everyone. Three pianist playing together behind the same instrument is something you don't get to see often. Together we will even premiere a new piece, written by us for six-handed piano. This form of performance will showcase our individual talents while working seamlessly together to produce a unique sound that will captivate your senses. The concert event promises to be an unforgettable experience, with each performance showcasing our different styles and skills. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the magic of piano music at its best. Join us for an evening of beautiful melodies and impeccable performances. https://www.instagram.com/damien_heemskerk?igsh=MWk0b3ZvMHQ2eWhrZw== https://www.instagram.com/sterrehond?igsh=MWs0cDc5emxmOGUyNQ== https://www.instagram.com/julia.tavit?igsh=MW5xOGR4ZnZoMHF3bw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Art Base, Friday 26/4/24 20h, 15E ( reduced 10E for students under 26 and jobseekers), 29 rue des Sables Zandstraat, 1000 Bruxelles. For reservations & more info to www.art-base.be
Fabian Tibaldi (Arg) – Voix Daniel Gruselle (Be) - Bandoneon Philippe Preudhomme (Be) - Piano La musique de Piazzolla a révolutionné le tango traditionnel dans un nouveau style appelé nuevo tango, incorporant des éléments du jazz et de la musique classique et les poèmes surréalistes du poète uruguayen Horacio Ferrer parmi d'autres écrivains bien connus. Le programme comprend certaines des musiques les plus connues et les plus appréciées de Piazzolla, Chiquilín de Bachin, Balada para un Loco et Balada para mi Muerte, ainsi que des chansons rarement interprétées telle que La Misma Pena avec des paroles d'Homere Exposito. Daniel, Philippe et Fabian emmèneront le public dans un voyage musical de crescendos émotionnels, d'apogées extatiques et de descentes mélancoliques, entrecoupé de narration racontant l'histoire de la vie et des chansons d'Astor Piazzolla. Art Base, Saturday 27/4/24 20h, 15E ( reduced 10E for students under 26 and jobseekers), 29 rue des Sables Zandstraat, 1000 Bruxelles. For reservations & more info to www.art-base.be
Piano: Abraham Hernández-Leon Wenzel Etudes Op.25, Sonate No.3 et plus Inspired by the music of Frédéric Chopin, two young pianists meet to share with the public some of the most emblematic works of the Franco-Polish composer, in a musical moment full of poetry and virtuosity through the Studies Op.25 and the Sonata No. 3, among other works. http://leonwenzel.com/en/index.html https://youtu.be/mG41TJrUSa4?si=wA7riWG5oi_ywd7H Art Base, Sunday 28/4/24 17h, 15E ( reduced 10E for students under 26 and jobseekers), 29 rue des Sables Zandstraat, 1000 Bruxelles. For reservations & more info to www.art-base.be
Le duo des Fagnes est né en Septembre 2022 au conservatoire Royal de Bruxelles. Deux amies ayant envie de faire de la musique ensemble et l'alchimie opère. La mélodie française du XXè siècle nous séduit particulièrement grâce à sa richesse harmonique, ses possibilités d'interprétation et l'infinie diversité du répertoire. Sarah Waterman est née en 2000 à Niort (79, France) et a commencé le piano en 2005, puis l’orgue en 2009. Après avoir entamé un cycle spécialisé de piano au Conservatoire de La Rochelle en 2016, elle obtient son Diplôme d’Etudes Musicales en 2020 au CRR de Tours, dans la classe de Philippe Lefèvre. Elle s’est notamment produite en récital à la Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Saintes en 2015, à l’Église Saint-Sauveur de La Rochelle en 2018 (concert pour son prix en orgue), au Grand Théâtre, à l’Instrumentarium et à l’Hôtel de Ville de Tours entre 2018 et 2021, ainsi qu’aux Folles Journées de Nantes en 2020 (scène Jeunes Talents). Elle prend également part à de nombreux concerts et projets d’ensemble, de musique de chambre, avec chanteurs et instrumentistes depuis 2015. Elle est, depuis septembre 2021, en bachelor de piano au Conservatoire Royal de Bruxelles dans la classe de Gabriel Teclu. Jeune soprano de 22 ans, Juliette Chrzanowski débute la musique à l'âge de 5 ans. Musicienne instrumentiste (piano et percussions) elle est passionnée par le chant dès son plus jeune âge. Elle commence donc le chant avec Maud Kauffman, puis elle intègre la classe de Mathilde Cardon au Conservatoire Régional de Douai. En septembre 2020, elle poursuit son parcours en intégrant le Conservatoire royal de Bruxelles dans la classe de Christine Solhosse et de Michèle Massina. Choriste et soliste, Juliette intègre dès 2020 le chœur de chambre du conservatoire de Bruxelles et participe en 2021 à divers productions et festivals. Artiste à la démarche profonde et singulière, sensible et rigoureuse dans ses choix musicaux et ses approches esthétiques, Juliette poursuit son cursus en conciliant dans son travail le « Cœur et l’esprit ». https://youtu.be/ZeoSUxHmVeY https://youtu.be/ZitswmQgVrQ Art Base, Thursday 2/5/24 20h, 15E ( reduced 10E for students under 26 and jobseekers), 29 rue des Sables Zandstraat, 1000 Bruxelles. For reservations & more info to www.art-base.be
Violon : Vilmos Csikos, Violon/Alto : Pál Lászlo Szomora Piano : László Rácz Vilmos Csikos obtained his Master degree in the class of Yossif Ivanov at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels with great distinction. 1st prize at the Andrea Postacchini International Violin Competition in 2007 (Fermo, Italy). 1st prize at the Remember Enescu International Violin Competition in 2007 (Sinaia, Romania). 1st prize at the "Young Belgian Talent" Competition in 2015 (Brussels, Belgium). 1st Prize at the Leonid Kogan International Violin Competition in 2017 (Brussels, Belgium). 1st Prize at the Henry Vieuxtemps International Violin Competition in 2020 (Verviers, Belgium). Pal Laszlo Szomora started to play violin at the age of 4 with his first teacher and his father Pal Szomora, later he was following lessons with Szasz Jozsefne in Budapest. From 2013 he has been studying with Mikhail Bezverkhny (winner of Queen Elisabeth Competition in 1976). In his early age he is a 1st prize winner of numerous national and international competitions: the Thrid Rados Deszo Violin Competition (Budapest, Hungary), International Competition ‘Jonge Solisten aan Zee’ (Oostende, Belgium), Solosists Competition ‘Jong Symfonisch Gent’ (Gent, Belgium), International Arthur Grumiaux Violin Competition (Brussels, Belgium). Laszlo Racz began learning piano at the age of 9. From 2006 to 2010 he studied with Gabor Nagy and Livia Kelemen. In 2008 he won the Bartok Bela competition in Budapest. At 14 he played in Vienna for Sophia Rachlin, who introduced him to Michaela Ursuleasa. In 2010 he entered Mihaela's “Class for Special Talents” at the Music and Art Private University of the City of Vienna. Laszlo then continued his work with Klaus Sticken. In 2014, Laszlo began his bachelor's degree in Thomas Kreuzberger's class. In 2015 he won Yehudi Menuhin's Live Music Now Award, proving that he is one of the most talented young musicians of his generation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pApLkvDME-Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjGLbLRNaZA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aA90qJfva2s Art Base, Saturday 4/5/24 20h, 15E ( reduced 10E for students under 26 and jobseekers), 29 rue des Sables Zandstraat, 1000 Bruxelles. For reservations & more info to www.art-base.be
TCHA LIMBERGER ( VIOLIN), RENÉ BIKAR ( BRÁCS), VILMOS CSIKOS ( DOUBLE BASS) Tcha’s trio of Budapest musicians causes a sensation, with bursts of soaring musical tragedy and czardas madness delivered with an astounding purity of sound and hardly imaginable depth of musical dialogue. In true Budapest gypsy style they switch between soaring intensity and smouldering pathos delivering a passion and technical virtuosity that astounds. MAGYAR NÓTA is music actually composed by the Hungarian nobility, to liven up their noble feasts and parties. They were looking in the 19th century for Hungarian music, that had to be less primitive than the traditional Hungarian music, which was only played by the illiterate peasants. So they invented a new style, based on elements of Hungarian folk music, both textual and melodic-harmonic, all played with a classical Western European sound. They hired gypsy musicians to come and live with them at the castles, where they should learn to play violin, double bass, clarinet and cimbalom in a classical way. Then they should make the new repertoire into one of the most highly regarded forms of popular music. ‘I myself started to learn that style because the Sinti, Gypsies from western Europe, including my own family, very much look up to, and love, this Hungarian music. Manouche and Sinti used to copy that style, but without the necessary know-how and especially without the Hungarian language, which one needs very much to be able to interpret that style well. This is why I started to learn Hungarian at the age of 20 and spent a year and a half in Budapest to master this music. I then founded the Tcha Limberger's Budapest Orchestra. For this concert we speak of the Budapest Ensemble, since it consists of not more than three musicians. This music continues to fascinate me deeply.’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxE15WG6FzE&list=PL1E_Bc2ePJ4kTqLfDJQMzY9S1p8IJuanE https://tchalimberger.com/artists/budapest-gypsy-orchestra/ Art Base, Saturday 18/5/24 20h, 20E ( reduced 15E for students under 26 and jobseekers), 29 rue des Sables Zandstraat, 1000 Bruxelles. For reservations & more info to www.art-base.be
Nicolas Delaigue is a sitar and surbahar player, specialist of north indian classical music. After years of immersion, practice and dedication to this art, he was able to create a bridge between India and the West, and become a reference in the interpretation and teaching of this music in Europe. Nicolas has learned sitar and hindustani classical music with Patrick Moutal, Indrajit Banerjee and have received additionnal training with Sugato and Ustad Shahid Parvez. Today, as a international concert performer, Nicolas have presented his music in many prestigious venues in Europe and around the world. Nicolas teaches sitar, Indian music and modal improvisation in numerous public, private and associative structures throughout France and Europe. In 2022, he was appointed professor of Indian Music and modal improvisation at the National Conservatory of Paris (CNSMDP). An All India Radio Grade A Artist, Sandip Banerjee is playing tabla since 1973. He is well known for his graceful accompaniment and powerful adept solo performance. He is an enlisted artist in ICCR( Indian Council for Cultural Relation) in professional category and SPIC MACAY. He has several CDs with different artists in India and abroad. His book on learning Tabla titled ‘Le Tabla’ has been published from ID Music, France. This book is also available in English now. A rare combination of talent, dedication and good sensibilities have brought Sandip to the top of his art. Lovers of Indian Classical music around the world will continue to be enthralled by this first class mature and powerful performing artist now and in the years to come. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=nicolas+delaigue http://www.sandipbanerjee.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btizXhDELWM https://m.youtube.com/user/sandipbanerjeetabla Art Base, Sunday 19/5/24 14h, 15E ( reduced 10E for students under 26 and jobseekers), 29 rue des Sables Zandstraat, 1000 Bruxelles. For reservations & more info to www.art-base.be
Mendelssohn, Brahms, Schumann Nadya Lis (Alto), Angela Ceban (Soprano), Daniela Rodó (Piano) Spring Tone celebrates the essence of springtime and the blooming of flowers. In the first part, attendees will enjoy the soulful melodies of German Lieder by F. Mendelssohn and Brahms, accompanied by a piano interlude with music by R. Schumann. This first part evokes the freshness of the season, with a recurring theme of flowers and the awakening of spring. In the second part, the audience will experience the captivating opera duets of Tchaikovsky, Delibes, and Offenbach. Attendees are invited to join for an evening of music that captures the beauty and vitality of springtime. Art Base, Monday 20/5/24 20h, 15E ( reduced 10E for students under 26 and jobseekers), 29 rue des Sables Zandstraat, 1000 Bruxelles. For reservations & more info to www.art-base.be
Piano-Violon "Autour de Fauré" Céline Bodson, Violon & Manon Gertsch, Piano WEBERN-PROKOFIEV-FAURE-BEETHOVEN 2024 est l'année Gabriel Fauré, puisque nous célébrons le centenaire de sa disparition. Nous vous avons donc préparé pour l'occasion sa première sonate pour violon et piano. Fauré est déjà tout entier dans cette partition, où l'on retrouve ses sonorités curieuses et ses rythmes imprévus. Une page de Anton Webern et deux mélodies de Sergei Prokofiev ouvrent le récital. En seconde partie et pour terminer sur une note printanière, nous jouerons la 5ème sonate de Beethoven remplie d'allegresse et de joie de vivre. "Eveille-toi, le soleil luit" pourrait-être le titre de ce programme, dans les infinies modulations de la sonate de Fauré, dans l'insouciance de ces pages de Prokofiev et Beethoven, dans l'aube silencieuse qui apparait d'un seul souflle dans cette courte pièce de Webern, la caresse du vent. Un programme aux couleurs scintillantes, une histoire printanière. Programme détaillé : - Anton Webern, « sehr langsam » premier mouvement des « quatre pièces pour violon et piano » Op. 7 terminée en 1910 - Serge Prokofiev, les 2 premières (Andante et lento m’a non troppo) des 5 mélodies pour violon et piano Op. 35 bis écrites en 1920 - Gabriel Fauré, 1ère sonate en la majeur Op.13 composée en 1875 1. Allegro molto 2.Andante 3. Scherzo : Allegro vivo 4. Finale : Allegro quasi Presto - Ludwig Van Beethoven, 5ème sonate en fa majeur Op. 24 dite "le printemps", 1801. Art Base, Thursday 23/5/24 20h, 15E ( reduced 10E for students under 26 and jobseekers), 29 rue des Sables Zandstraat, 1000 Bruxelles. For reservations & more info to www.art-base.be
"Ta Mavra Moura" is a three-piece band from Athens, Greece. While their repertoire is centered around Greek folk music of the twentieth century like the styles of rebetiko and laiko, their sound also touches upon more traditional flavors and even expands into modern areas like the compositions of Manos Hatzidakis and Nikos Xydakis. The band consists of bouzouki and guitar which is the basis of the urban folk sound of Athens during era of Rebetiko. A unique element of their music is the use of flute that while being unusual in such an orchestra, blends in perfectly and opens new horizons to their sound. Meanwhile, their three voices singing solo or in harmony complete their musical imagery. Ta Mavra Moura: Eirini Sgouridou – flute, voice Giorgos Goudousakis – bouzouki, voice Giorgis Karras – guitar, voice Art Base, Saturday 25/5/24 20h, 15E ( reduced 10E for students under 26 and jobseekers), 29 rue des Sables Zandstraat, 1000 Bruxelles. For reservations & more info to www.art-base.be

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Panos Skouteris ( Clarinet, Bagpipes ), Eirini Zogali ( Oud, Bouzouki ), Vanessa Kourtesi ( Voice ). A journey into Greek traditional music. Panos Skouteris (clarinet, bagpipes), Eirini Zogali (oud, bouzouki) and Vanessa Kourtesi (voice) will perform music from the East Mediterranean and Greece that they have loved and cherished. From the islands to the mainland, they choose songs and instrumental pieces that touched them over the years. The three musicians- originally from Greece and now based in Rotterdam Nl- are highly active and involved in the folk music scene of the East Mediterranean region, performing internationally. They often perform and lead workshops related to Greek traditional music in Art Base. https://youtu.be/R7t2ndx_q8o?feature=shared https://youtu.be/tNcYT5EAiRY?feature=shared https://youtu.be/O_7kW9LcHYo?feature=shared Art Base, 20/4/24 20h, 15E ( reduced 10E for students under 26 and jobseekers), 29 rue des Sables Zandstraat, 1000 Bruxelles. For reservations & more info to www.art-base.be
A dreamy project across the most elegant Italian tunes, with unpublished stories and original songs. “Italian Stories” is also the title of their latest album, released in January, previewed during their 2023 American tour. Artists currently active in the european and american jazz scene. They boasts collaborations and concerts in Rome, Berlin, Bruxelles, Saint Louis and New York. They played at Saint Louis (USA) jazz festival in 2023. They have collaborated with Rai (Italian national television) as a singer, actress and composer. They released albums and one Rai soundtrack. https://giulialorenzoni.it/ Art Base, Friday 19/4/24 20h, 15E ( reduced 10E for students under 26 and jobseekers), 29 rue des Sables Zandstraat, 1000 Bruxelles. For reservations & more info to www.art-base.be
Bansuri & Tabla Concert Harsh & Vishal Wardhan Ganesh Ramnath Harsh & Vishal Wardhan, bansuri Harsh and his son Vishal are prominent bansuri players, teacher and … makers. Not only they have performed classical Indian music all over the world, but also they have taught their skills to numerous students. They make the bansuris for prominent artists such as Hariprasad Chaurasi Ganesh Ramnath, tabla Ganesh Ramnath, deeply influenced by Indian saints, passionately spreads the message of universal love through music. Having performed in prestigious venues across Europe, he received the 'Stipendium Award' for academic excellence and artistic prowess after graduating with honors in Tabla and Indian vocal studies from the Rotterdam Conservatory in 2008. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHAwtIbgm3o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOV39f29Y1c Art Base, Wednesday 17/4 20h, 15E ( reduced 10E for students under 26 and jobseekers), 29 rue des Sables Zandstraat, 1000 Bruxelles. For reservations & more info to www.art-base.be
FEAT. MIKKO HELENIUS (FINLANDIA): PIANO Y BANDONEON During his 55th international soloist tour world renowned Argentinian troubadour Martin Alvarado will return to Brussels to give a concert at Art Base accompanied by the highly talented Finnish pianist and bandoneon player Mikko Helenius. Alvarado and Helenius have been working together for two decades, given hundreds of concerts in Finland, Russia, United Kingdom, USA, Latvia, Czech Republic and Spain and will release, later this year, an album they recorded in Helsinki.Martin Alvarado is one of the leading singers in Argentine popular music, has published ten albums and is developing an outstanding international career. Mikko Helenius is a world class pianist, bandoneonist, organist, composer, arranger and singer who usually performs with several Finnish stars like Tapani Kansa, Arja Saijonmaa, Anneli Sari. http://www.martinalvarado.info "The best voice in Buenos Aires" the late Hector de Rosas, former singer with Astor Piazzolla “The world needs to experience this extreme form of aural pleasure… totally mesmerising, a tango epiphany.” Max Reinhardt, BBC Radio 3 Late Junction presenter “Completely beguiling tenor” Mary Ann Kennedy, World on 3, BBC Radio 3 “Indisputably one of the world's finest vocalists” DJ Ritu, Resonance FM, London  “The Carlos Gardel* of the modern age” Rainlore’s World of Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clnuYGQkOY4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZ_kKJQ5ihA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Tqt1gdeWZ8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvGIDVPoqac Discografía: 12 CD’s, the last one ‘Nuestro Piazzolla’ coming out very soon Art Base, Tuesday 16/4/24 20h, 15E ( reduced 10E for students under 26 and jobseekers),29 rue des Sables Zandstraat, 1000 Bruxelles. For reservations & more info to www.art-base.be
Nicolas Mortelmans presents his long-awaited debut album MY! The common thread throughout the album is the sitar, an instrument that he learned in the traditional way from various sitar masters in India. Since 2017 he has been trained by the world-famous Anoushka Shankar. In every song he tries to approach this unique instrument in a different way. With this album he builds a bridge between his love for Indian music and his roots in Western genres such as electronic, jazz and rock music. Live he will play the album in quartet with: Nicolas Mortelmans (sitar/be) Tarang Poddar (tabla/India) Jonas Meersmans (guitar/be) Greet Meert (tanpura/be) The concert will be Indian music with some influences from rock, jazz & ambient. The music will be meditative and explosive. https://youtu.be/shMFuJ3lqXY?si=1GQu34PAuYp68B1Z Art Base, Sunday 14/4/24 20h, 15E ( reduced 10E for students under 26 and jobseekers), 29 rue des Sables Zandstraat, 1000 Bruxelles. For reservations & more info to www.art-base.be
Rabin et Frédéric partagent cette passion des musiques du Nord de l'Inde. Le Khayal explore l’art classique du chant de l’Inde du Nord, émanant de rencontres entre les musique sacrées des temples en Inde, et les musiques arabo-persanes. Basé au Bengladesh , Rabin est à l’aise aussi bien dans les genres classique hindustani (khayal) et semi-classique comme les Tumri, Dadra, Ghazal, Sufi Music, folk et traditionnel. Après six années d’étude à la Sur Saptak Sangeet Vidyapit à Chattogram, il obtient sa médaille d’or( 1st class), et part étudier auprès de Pandit Swarnamoy Chakraborty, Pandit Tushar Dutta (Kirana et Agra Gharana) et le Maitre Sangeetacharya Pandit Amiyaranjan Bondapadyay (Bishnupur Gharana) ), et continue avec Pandit Amiya Ranjan Bandopadhyay, un pionnier de Bishnupur Gharana.Il est également fondateur et directeur artistique de Madhubanti Sangeet Kala Kendra, Bangladesh, une organisation promouvant la musique classique au Bangladesh. En savoir plus : https://youtu.be/_vBl3Sgc9qc https://youtu.be/vXM87v9T_JM https://youtu.be/HKp54GtVSM8 https://www.youtube.com/fredn75 Art Base, Wednesday 20/3/24 20h, 15E ( reduced 10E for students under 26 and jobseekers), 29 rue des Sables Zandstraat, 1000 Bruxelles. For reservations & more info to www.art-base.be
Born in 1966, Marquito Velez started to play flamenco guitar at an early age. At 15 he went to Spain to refine his playing under the expert guidance of Pedro Escalona. There he joined musical contests like the one of Jerez de la Frontera and La Union. In March 1988 he played the supporting act of Paco de Lucia in Brussels. Since then he has been performing regularly, both as a soloist and as an accompanist. He published the CD 'Flamenco Guitar'. Tom Nelson is a young self-taught guitar player who was born in 1994. He began to play the guitar at the age of 14. First influenced by the blues, country and rock n'roll, he soon became interested in classical and flamenco music. His encounter with Marquito Velez enabled him to play his first concerts. Since then he has been playing regularly in various projects as a soloist and accompanist. As will become clear in this concert, Tom Nelson is very familiar with the traditional blues finger picking technique. As a young and ambitious musician he is always working to refine his playing. An encounter of two virtuoso guitars, bringing a mix between jazz, flamenco, blues and world music! https://www.facebook.com/tom.nelson.1069020 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094308220899 Art Base, Saturday 16/3/24 20h, 15E ( reduced 10E for students under 26 and jobseekers), 29 rue des Sables Zandstraat, 1000 Bruxelles. For reservations & more info to www.art-base.be
Compositions apd melodies traditionelles. . Anmoor est né de la rencontre entre deux musiciens et des mélodies. Mélodies qui ont traversé le temps et l'espace pour renaître d'une façon nouvelle dans un monde qui se nourrit de son passé pour construire son présent. A travers le prisme de ce qu'ils sont et du monde qui est le leur, le duo offre un regard nouveau, unique et personnel, sur des mélodies traditionnelles venues des quatre coins du monde. Celles-ci sont le terreau dans lequel naît la musique d'Anmoor et duquel elle s'approche et s'éloigne librement. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NZF4n56dQA https://we.tl/t-yu1lYDhh8o Art Base, Sunday 25/2/24 17h, 15E ( reduced 10E for students under 26 and jobseekers), 29 rue des Sables Zandstraat, 1000 Bruxelles. For reservations & more info to www.art-base.be
‘From ambient to folk’ With Thodoris Ziarkas (double bass) and Josue Amador (guitar). Vanessa Kourtesi is a music maker, vocalist and songwriter originally from Athens, Greece and based in Rotterdam, Nl. Her music derives from her roots, the East Mediterranean and Greek modal music, jazz, pop, ambient and improvisation. As a songwriter and lyricist she narrates memories from reality and imagination, exploring the limits between poetry and song. In an intimate setup at Art Base she will present original unreleased material, songs of her upcoming album and pieces from her ep “Spending Time With Esther”. In Greek and English lyrics, her music travels from her Greek roots and folk background to improvised music and jazz hints. She will be accompanied by Thodoris Ziarkas (double bass) and Josue Amador (guitar). The trio’s members are all based in the Netherlands, performing on the world, jazz and experimental music scene and participating in international festivals and music venues. Here’s how her music sounds like: https://shorturl.at/flo56 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_ygZNiyRMw Vanessa realised her debut ep (2022) “Spending time with Esther” (composer,producer), in collaboration with musicians from Greece and the Netherlands. She is also a co-founding member, composer and lead vocalist of the band Merem who recently released a new record in 2023. Currently Vanessa is producing her personal album which will be realised in 2024. She is also a founding member of the international band “The Circle Orchestra”. She has participated in various projects related to Greek Traditional and East Mediterranean Music performing and touring around Europe. Vanessa is also an enthusiastic vocal teacher, teaching and leading workshops about voice and Greek traditional music in Belgium, France, Germany and Greece. She is a Graduate of Codarts University of the arts in Rotterdam (BA in vocals) and of Law School of Athens (BA in Law). Art Base, 23/2/24 20h, 15E ( reduced 10E for students under 26 and jobseekers), 29 rue des Sables Zandstraat, 1000 Bruxelles. For reservations & more info to www.art-base.be
Kostas Theocharis live at Art Base in a musical journey with his beloved songs. He will be accompanied by Andreas Mantzaris on piano, Frans De Clercq on bouzouki and Nick Prosilias on guitar. Art Base, Saturday 17/2/24 20h, 20E ( reduced 15E for students under 26 and jobseekers), 29 rue des Sables Zandstraat, 1000 Bruxelles. For reservations go to www.art-base.be