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Strung Together: Violin, Composer, Art

Full Circle, Elsene

About

Violinist Peter Sheppard Skærved presents violin miniatures by Robert Saxton, Sadie Harrison and others, written in response to his paintings, with projections at Full Circle, Elsene, on 21 November 2026 at 15:15. A new work by Nigel Clarke premieres.

What to expect

Grammy-nominated violinist Peter Sheppard Skærved brings sound, image and object together in a performance of music written by today's leading composers in response to his paintings.

Each piece is a small, concentrated musical portrait of a colour, gesture or mood caught on canvas.

  • Violin miniatures by Robert Saxton and Sadie Harrison
  • Other distinguished composers also featured
  • Projections of the paintings accompany the music
  • New work by Nigel Clarke premieres
  • Based on objects proposed by the festival audience
  • Objects mean connection to each of us
  • Everyday things become seeds of music
  • Part of Brussels Ideas Festival, 20–22 November 2026

Questions

When does Strung Together: Violin, Composer, Art start and end?

Strung Together: Violin, Composer, Art runs Saturday, 21 November 2026, 15:15 until 16:30.

Where is Strung Together: Violin, Composer, Art?

Strung Together: Violin, Composer, Art takes place at Full Circle, Vleurgatsesteenweg 89, Elsene.

How much are tickets for Strung Together: Violin, Composer, Art?

Tickets for Strung Together: Violin, Composer, Art cost from €10 on the official ticket shop.

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Getting there

Full Circle, Vleurgatsesteenweg 89, 1050 Elsene, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, BE

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