Arctic Fever

Like a Lighthouse in the Night

The light of a lighthouse in the night is unlike any other. A symbol of protection—or even salvation—it always reveals itself gradually from within the darkness. Designed to be seen from afar, it is accompanied by a slow, soothing circular motion.

It is this light that inspired the renowned Estonian composer Erkki-Sven Tüür in his 2016 piano trio Lichttürme (Lighthouses). Or rather, these lights, since the title—given in the plural—suggests multiple beacons. Swept by powerful swells in the lower register, the score seems to stir them into motion, regularly bringing forth shimmering rays in the upper register.

This delicate shimmer can also be found in Spell (1973) by Per Nørgård, a major figure in Danish music. In English, spell refers both to the act of spelling and to an enchantment or act of sorcery. The work unfolds through numerous seamless transitions, creating an almost hypnotic effect.

Finally, Dmitri Shostakovich’s Piano Trio No. 2 (1944) is a masterpiece that, after a long and bewildered quest, searches for—and ultimately finds—the light… almost miraculously.

Trio Theros

Erkki-Sven Tüür: Lichttürme

Per Nørgaard: Spell

Dmitry Shostakovich: Piano Trio No.2, op. 67
I. Andante – Moderato
II. Allegro con brio
III. Largo
IV. Allegretto – Adagio

In collaboration with Ars Musica & the composer Erkki-Sven Tüür

Tickets:
52€ – 44€ (+65 & PMR) – free (-26)

Special conditions for Maecenas: funding@musicchapel.org

le chapel restaurant:
18:00>20:00

Booking: Zenchef only

We would like to thank:

Our structural sponsors – Belfius Private & Proximus.

The Foundations – Foundation Futur21, King Baudouin Foundation, Guttman Collection, Aureus Ars & Scientia –, the corporate partners – Immobel, Galileo Global Advisors, Iscal, LMNO, Denys, Maison Dandoy – all the Maecenas and those who prefer to remain anonymous.

Thank you also to our public and institutional support – Belspo, the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, the Province du Brabant wallon, the Commune de Waterloo & alle spelers van de Nationale Loterij. & tous les joueurs de la Loterie Nationale.

The Music Chapel warmly thanks the Périer-D’Ieteren Family for making the Argenteuil Estate available, offering a new space for inspiration and development for their Artists in residence.