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Soprano Jeanine De Bique and Grammy-winning baroque ensemble Apollo's Fire, led by Jeannette Sorrell, explore ties between 18th-century Europe and the Caribbean at Bozar on 18 November.

What to expect

Soprano Jeanine De Bique and the American baroque ensemble Apollo's Fire, led by Jeannette Sorrell, explore historical ties between Europe and the Caribbean colonies in the 18th century.

  • Stories of love, despair and resilience
  • An aria from Händel's Alcina
  • A folk tale about La Diablesse
  • Music by Purcell, Vivaldi and Rameau

Questions

When does Apollo's Fire & Jeanine De Bique start and end?

Apollo's Fire & Jeanine De Bique runs Wednesday, 18 November 2026, 20:00 until 21:40.

Where is Apollo's Fire & Jeanine De Bique?

Apollo's Fire & Jeanine De Bique takes place at Bozar - Paleis voor Schone Kunsten, Ravensteinstraat 23, Brussel.

What is on the programme?

The concert explores the historical ties between Europe and the Caribbean colonies in the 18th century.

An aria from Händel's Alcina

The Caribbean sorceress known as La Diablesse

Music by Purcell, Vivaldi and Rameau, alongside Caribbean poetic voices

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Getting there

Bozar - Paleis voor Schone Kunsten, Ravensteinstraat 23, 1000 Brussel, Brussel, BE

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