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Rediscover the Scottish bagpipe beyond convention with Breton pioneer Erwan Keravec! Presented by Festival Artonov, this boundary-pushing composer transforms the instrument into a powerhouse of cutting-edge contemporary sound. An intense, hypnotic sonic journey at UR Square on Wednesday, Oct 7 & Thursday, Oct 8 at 8 PM. Tickets: 15€ / 20€.
For many listeners, the Scottish bagpipe is forever tied to folk roots and traditional tunes. For Breton musician, composer, and master improviser Erwan Keravec, it serves as an open gateway into uncharted avant-garde sonic territories.
Taking part in the Festival Artonov program, Keravec takes over UR Square across two consecutive evenings for a gripping 60-minute performance that shatters musical preconceptions. Pushing far past standard playing styles, he harnesses the raw acoustic force, continuous breath, and rich overtones of the instrument to craft mesmerizing contemporary soundscapes. It’s an immersive, vibrating, and soul-stirring concert experience that reveals the extraordinary versatility of an iconic instrument in a completely fresh light.
Key details:
When: Wednesday 7 & Thursday 8 October 2026 at 8:00 PM (duration: 60 min)
Tickets: 15€ / 20€
Where: UR Square – Avenue de la Couronne 227, 1050 Ixelles
Info & booking: festival-artonov.eu | @festivalartonov
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