B’Rock Orchestra has the Baroque era at heart. Our intuitive, ambitious and connective approach has made us one of today’s most successful and forward-thinking period orchestras.
In pursuit of the new, with a desire for encounter and exchange, we actively seek collaboration with visionary artists. They are frontrunners in the world of music, theatre, dance and the visual arts. They are our Artistic Family. Collectively, we research, associate and create intriguing experiences for a broad audience.
We open up a dialogue with the connoisseur and the curious. On our period instruments, we explore five centuries of music in opera, oratorio and instrumental music. Presenting an excellent performance of a Baroque masterpiece is as precious to us as the world première of contemporary music in a surprising context. The recently founded B’Rock Vocal Consort gives us the freedom to expand our repertoire with like-minded singers.
As we resonate with the world around us, we feel a responsibility to be an organic part of society and contribute to a meaningful discussion. Within our artistic concepts, we address relevant topics such as colonialism and exploitation, the relationship of humanity and nature, or the role of women in art throughout the centuries. Rooted in the past through our core repertoire, all our artistic choices are based on their meaning for people here and now.
B’Rock Orchestra’s identity is based on a shared artistic vision, collectively shaped by its musicians and management. We develop our ideas within a network of long-term partnerships with leading artists from a wide variety of artistic backgrounds. The members of this Artistic Family share our eagerness to explore and enter into artistic dialogue. They connect with our vision by adding their unique perspectives.
Meet our Artistic Family:
We at B’Rock Orchestra want to reduce our carbon footprint as much as possible – while still keeping our identity as an international touring orchestra.
In our sector it is a big challenge to combine artistic vision, market realities and the aim to act environmentally responsible. B’Rock Orchestra is taking on this challenge with measures on multiple levels:
And we want to still get better: by learning from other orchestras and peers and by joining forces with other environmentally conscious cultural institutions to lobby for a more sustainable strategic lay-out of our sector. That is, why B’Rock is proud member of ARVIVA, an association focusing on ecology in the arts.
Please be in touch with us if you would like to learn more about our Green Strategies.
Tom Devaere
Albert Edelman
Andreas Küppers (Vocal Consort)
Aglaja Thiesen
Julien Barre
Manuela Bucher
Vincenzo Casale
Rebecca Rosen
Tomasz Wesołowski
Guy Coolen, president
Johan Beke, treasurer
Sjaiesta Badloe
Frauke Bernds
Lies Martens
Caroline Rombaut
