About

An intimate concert about the many loves and desires of Sun King Louis XIV, with words and music going hand in hand. Sieglinde Michiel lets the king's women speak, with music by Belgian ensemble Les Abbagliati.

What to expect

This intimate concert is a poetic and musical telling of the countless loves and desires of Sun King Louis XIV, where text and music go hand in hand.

Klara presenter Sieglinde Michiel lets the women of the king speak from the depths of their thoughts.

  • Arias for solo soprano alternate with instrumental pieces
  • Sparkling tutti lead you to the French court
  • Music by Couperin, Guédron, Charpentier and Lambert
  • Performed by Belgian ensemble Les Abbagliati
  • Part of the highlight programme Man man man

Questions

When does The Women of the King start and end?

The Women of the King runs Sunday, 24 January 2027, 11:00 until 13:00.

Where is The Women of the King?

The Women of the King takes place at 30CC/Wagehuys, Brusselsestraat 63, Leuven.

How much are tickets for The Women of the King?

Tickets for The Women of the King cost €18 on the official ticket shop.

What is the concert about?

It is a poetic and musical telling about the many loves and desires of Sun King Louis XIV.

Text and music go hand in hand

Klara presenter Sieglinde Michiel lets the king's women speak

Each work leads you to the court of Louis XIV and his predecessors

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Getting there

30CC/Wagehuys, Brusselsestraat 63, 3000 Leuven, Vlaams Brabant, BE

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