About
A concert of national musical heritage with works by César Franck and his pupil Guillaume Lekeu at Flagey on 4 December 2026. It opens with a celebration of Queen Elisabeth's 150th birthday.
What to expect
The concert focuses on national musical heritage with works by César Franck and his pupil Guillaume Lekeu.
- Celebrates two icons of Belgian romanticism
- Opens with Queen Elisabeth's 150th birthday
Questions
When does Belgian Heritage start and end?
Belgian Heritage runs Friday, 4 December 2026, 12:30 until 13:30.
Where is Belgian Heritage?
Belgian Heritage takes place at Flagey, Place Flagey Flageyplein, Ixelles.
How much are tickets for Belgian Heritage?
Tickets for Belgian Heritage cost €16 on the official ticket shop.
What is on the programme?
The concert focuses on national musical heritage.
Works by César Franck and his pupil Guillaume Lekeu.
It celebrates two icons of Belgian romanticism.
What is Queen Elisabeth's link?
Queen Elisabeth was an amateur violinist and patron.
She was a driving force behind the international recognition of this heritage.
The concert opens with her 150th birthday.
What historical links are mentioned?
César Franck wrote his famous violin sonata as a wedding gift for the legendary violinist Eugène Ysaÿe.
Eugène Ysaÿe was an inspiration for Queen Elisabeth's later music competition.
Eugène Ysaÿe commissioned the unfinished piano quartet from the young Guillaume Lekeu.
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Getting there
Flagey, Place Flagey Flageyplein, 1050 Ixelles, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, BE
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