A Night at the Opéra

This concert takes the whole family on a sparkling journey through the world of opera, featuring highlights from the repertoires of Gluck, Schubert, Verdi, Mozart, and more.
From the moving arias of Gluck’s Orpheus and Eurydice to Schubert’s song Der Hirt auf dem Felsen, and the lively fantasies on Verdi’s famous operas La Traviata and Rigoletto, experience how beautiful singing, captivating melodies, and virtuosic instrumental parts come together to tell an exciting story.

With flutist Marc Grauwels, pianist Marie Datcharry, clarinetist Ronald Van Spaendonck, and the enchanting voices of Marion Bauwens (soprano) and Marie-Juliette Ghazarian (mezzo-soprano), the magic of opera is brought to life in an accessible and engaging way.

With a mix of vocal and instrumental pieces—often short and catchy—this concert is ideal for young listeners and families wanting to explore the richness and beauty of opera and classical music together.

Marc Grauwels, flute
Marie Datcharry, piano
Christoph Willibald Gluck : Menuet, Scène des Champs-Élysées (from Orpheus und Euridice)

Marion Bauwens, soprano
Marie Datcharry, piano
Christoph Willibald Gluck : J’ai perdu mon Eurydice (from Orpheus und Euridice)

Marion Bauwens, soprano
Ronald Van Spaendonck, clarinet
Marie Datcharry, piano
Franz Schubert : Der Hirt auf dem Felsen, D.965

Marc Grauwels, flute
Marie Datcharry, piano
Giulio Briccialdi (based on Giuseppe Verdi) : Fantaisie sur l’opéra La Traviata

– Intermission –

Marion Bauwens, soprano
Marc Grauwels, flute
Marie Datcharry, piano
Camille Saint-Saëns : Une flûte invisible

Marie-Juliette Ghazarian, mezzo-soprano
Marc Grauwels, flute
Marie Datcharry, piano
André Caplet : Une flûte invisible

Marie-Juliette Ghazarian, mezzo-soprano
Marc Grauwels, flute
Marie Datcharry, piano
Maurice Ravel : La flûte enchantée (from Shéhérazade)

Ronald Van Spaendonck, clarinet
Marie Datcharry, piano
Giuseppe Verdi : Sinfonia (sur l’opéra Luisa Miller) (arr. Mangani)

Marc Grauwels, flute
Ronald Van Spaendonck, clarinette
Marie Datcharry, piano
Giuseppe Verdi : Fantaisie sur l’opéra Rigoletto, (arr. Franz Doppler)

Marion Bauwens, soprano
Marie-Juliette Ghazarian, mezzo-soprano
Marie Datcharry, piano
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart : Ah perdona al primo affetto (from La Clemenza di Tito)

Marion Bauwens, soprano
Marie-Juliette Ghazarian, mezzo-soprano
Marie Datcharry, piano
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart : Via resti servita, madama brillante (from Le Nozze di Figaro)

WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN

During the first part of the concert, Miriam de Wolf will lead a fun, hands-on musical workshop at the Music Chapel, designed especially for children.
They will playfully explore the world of Don Quixote, discovering the music from the inside through listening, singing, and movement.

After the workshop, the children will rejoin their parents to enjoy the second part of the concert together.
We’ll provide soft cushions so they can experience the music comfortably from the front row!

A musical morning for the whole family to enjoy!

🕚 Workshop starts at: 11:15 AM
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Tickets:
20€ – 14€ (+65 & PMR) – free (-26)

Special conditions for Maecenas: funding@musicchapel.org

le chapel restaurant:
12:00>14:00

Booking: Zenchef only

We would like to thank:

Our structural sponsors – Belfius & Proximus.

The Foundations – Baillet Latour Fund, Foundation Futur21, King Baudouin Foundation, Guttman Collection, Aureus –, the corporate partners – Immobel, Galileo Global Advisors, Iscal, LMNO – all the Maecenas and those who prefer to remain anonymous.

Thank you also to our public 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.