Coudenberg Sound Box Fest: Il Gardellino & Utopia Ensemble

COUDENBERG SOUND BOX FEST 25
VOICES UNBOUND: At the crossroad of vocal traditions

Staying true to its tradition, the fifth edition will consist of four consecutive Sundays of double concerts, from 23 November to 14 December 2025, celebrating the human voice in all its depth and diversity across time and cultures. From Franco-Flemish 16^th century polyphony to Mozart on period instruments, minimalistic and poetic night performances, and 18^th century and contemporary women composers, the program also welcomes unconventional duos and fresh artistic encounters from pop to minimalism, offering a powerful reflection on identity, memory, and future sounds.

Sunday 23 November 18.30 - 20.30. The Voice of Crystal
Il Gardellino: Marcel Ponseele, oboe | Thomas Bloch, glassharmonica | Jan de Winne, flute | Joanna Huszcza, violin | Kaat De Cock, viola | Ira Givol, cello (BE)
Utopia Ensemble: Michaela Riener, mezzosopraan | Bart Uvyn, contratenor | Adriaan De Koster, tenor | Lieven Termont, bariton | Jan Van Outryve, luit (BE)
Music by T. Crecquillon, J. Desprez, J. Haydn, W. A. Mozart et al.

Practical information
Doors: 18:00. End foreseen around 21:00.
ADDRESS: Coudenberg Palace, Place Royale 10, 1000 Brussels
TICKETS: €25 / €15 (-26) per concert
TEAM:
Music Curator CSBF: Dr Matteo Gemolo
Director Coudenberg Palace: Frédérique Honoré

WITH THE SUPPORT OF:
Ville de Bruxelles / Stad Brussel - Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles - Nationale Loterij - Musiq 3 - Urban.brussels - EFA - VGC - Playright - Prométhéa - Louis de waele - Monard Law- La Boite à Musique - Visit.brussels - BelArts - Forum Opera - JM Wallonie BXL - La Classica - Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel - Ricecar Lab - Centres d’Etudes - Be Culture - Théobroma’s Chocolaterie Genonceaux - Istituto Italiano di Cultura