About
What to expect
The Brussels Chamber Ensemble performs a programme of Irish music, from well-known melodies to a new voice.
- In partnership with the Irish Embassy in Belgium
- With support from IFPI
- Bill Whelan: Cloudsong and Reel Around the Sun
- World premiere: A Walk Through the Fleadh
- Winner of the 'Sounds of Ireland' competition
- Mise Éire by Seán Ó Riada
- Stanford: Irish Rhapsody No. 1
- Dvořák: Seventh Symphony after the break
- 60 musicians, more than 15 nationalities
- Official EU presidency concert since 2022
Questions
When does Closing concert of the Irish EU Presidency start and end?
Closing concert of the Irish EU Presidency runs Tuesday, 8 December 2026, 20:15 until 00:00 the next morning.
Where is Closing concert of the Irish EU Presidency?
Closing concert of the Irish EU Presidency takes place at Flagey, Place Flagey Flageyplein, Ixelles.
How much are tickets for Closing concert of the Irish EU Presidency?
Tickets for Closing concert of the Irish EU Presidency cost €35 on the official ticket shop.
What is on the programme?
The programme includes:
Cloudsong and Reel Around the Sun by Bill Whelan, music from Riverdance
A Walk Through the Fleadh by Patrick James Watson, a world premiere and winner of the 'Sounds of Ireland' competition
Mise Éire by Seán Ó Riada, written in 1959 for the documentary
Stanford's Irish Rhapsody No. 1, built around The Lament of the Children
Dvořák's Seventh Symphony after the break
How can I find more information?
Visit **brusselschamberensemble.eu or follow @brusselschamberensemble** on Instagram and Facebook.
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Getting there
Flagey, Place Flagey Flageyplein, 1050 Ixelles, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, BE
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