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Theme combo Vocal Ensemble
Teachers Lynn Cassiers and Ariadne Van den Brande put together a vocal ensemble with a programme of original compositions.
free
Theme combo Octet
Trombone teacher Dree Peremans gathers his students in this pocket-sized big band.
free
Theme combo Horace Silver
Together with his students, trombone teacher Dree Peremans is focusing on the American jazz pianist and composer Horace Silver (1928–2014).
free
All That Jazz Battle ft. Hypercontent!
In this unique creation, freestyle dance is combined with live jazz by Hypercontent!
14+
Theme combo Odd Meters 1
Led by a LUCA teacher this combo explores the world of shifting beats and rhythmic surprises.
free
Theme combo Odd Meters 2
A LUCA teacher and his themed combo immerse you in a world full of rhythmic surprises and changing beats.
free
Theme combo Contrafacts
With his students, bass teacher Jos Machtel will guide you through the creative process of combining recognition and innovation.
free
Sultan Stevenson Trio (UK) & Bremer/McCoy (DK)
double bill / album release shows!
Jazz with fire and tranquillity: the Sultan Stevenson Trio and Bremer/McCoy together on one magical evening / Leuven Jazz x Piano Days
Theme combo Pat Metheny
Together with his students, drum teacher Dré Pallemaerts focuses on the versatile American guitarist Pat Metheny.
free
Theme combo Chick Corea
With his students, bass teacher Jos Machtel explores the repertoire of American jazz pianist and composer Chick Corea.
free
INUIT presents Minla & VLIEGWERK
double bill
INUIT presents an atmospheric, dreamy double bill. Experience both bands in a club setting!
free (voluntary contribution)
Belle Chen (AU/TW)
Ravel In The Forest / Lying-down concert
Lie down and immerse yourself in the colourful, warm sound of Belle Chen.
Theme combo The Cannonball Adderley Quintet/Sextet Essentials
Frank Vaganée and his students introduce you to the Quintet and Sextet repertoire of American jazz saxophonist Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley.
free
Theme combo The Music of Bert Joris
small ensemble versions
Saxophone teacher Frank Vaganée and his students will immerse you in the intimate universe of Bert Joris.
free
NOVA ft. Félix Zurstrassen, Aaron Parks (US) & Jeff Ballard (US)
Opener: Orson Claeys
Félix Zurstrassen leads the prestigious international quintet NOVA and is joined by pianist Aaron Parks and drummer Jeff Ballard at Leuven Jazz.
The Bad Plus, Chris Potter (US) & Craig Taborn (US)
tribute to Keith Jarrett’s American Quartet
A fresh, energetic tribute to Keith Jarrett’s American Quartet, where the spirit of ground-breaking jazz is celebrated and reinvented.
The Prince of Music
Palestrina in Rome
Stile Antico pays tribute to Palestrina, the 'prince of music', with motets and works by contemporaries, on the occasion of his 500th birthday.
Body of Work: Re:pertoire
Festival for living dance heritage
Re:pertoire is the second edition of Body of Work, a festival that explores living dance heritage through performances, workshops and debates.
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Out of Context - for Pina
Out of Context – for Pina, an iconic piece in Alain Platel’s repertoire, has only ever been performed by the original cast since its creation in 2010.
Lux in tenebris
Echo of the soul in the Renaissance
The Utopia Ensemble performs music from the 16th century, inspired by Susato's influential music prints and polyphonists from the Golden Age.
Le Diamant et la Marguerite
Music at the Habsburg-Burgundian court
The Ensemble Phaedrus performs music by 16th-century polyphonists and delves into the musical world of Margaret of Austria.
Straight from the Heart
Music from the Chansonnier Cordiforme
The Chansonnier Cordiforme offers a unique look at the role of instruments in the performance practice of the 15th century.
The Round
The Round is fueled by the untamed energy of youthful bodies in motion, closely connected to each other and the universe.
8-108 years
Franco-Flemish polyphony in Europe
The Huelgas Ensemble, led by Paul Van Nevel, brings to life the virtuoso polyphony of 16th-century Franco-Flemish masters such as Lassus and Rore.