Marc Matthys in Concert, conducted by Dirk Brossé

The Story

“People need to hear music that makes them happy, especially nowadays. Your music does that!”
Conductor Dirk Brossé and Marc Matthys go back a long way. When Dirk suggested to collaborate and perform an entire program of Marc’s music, the ball started rolling.
Classical, jazz and cross-over repertoire was chosen, an entire network of musician friends and family were contacted, the hall was booked, support of the government secured. Now all that remains is the full livestream preparation…and your attendance!

The Program

All music is written and arranged by Marc

Gavotte in Blue
Swinging Sarabande
Spring is in the Air
Dos Acuarelas
Bachiana
Sad Waltz
Rondo con Fuoco
Vocalise
Larghetto
The Marching Blues
Willing to See
Summer Song
Camel Caravan
Vivaldi @ the movies, Summer

All original music and arrangements are available for purchase. Feel free to inquire here

Who’s involved?

Crew members
Tech crew Piet Meersschaut and the Matthys family have worked together numerous times for recordings and clips. For April 19, Piet directs the Livestream.He is supported by the following crew:Irina Matthys – stage managerJean-Paul Cornelis (jprecordsmedia) – cameraNico Van Daele … Read More
Conductor
Internationally acclaimed conductor and award winning composer Dirk Brossé took the initiative, together with Marc, to make this Livestream Event a reality. He will conduct the chamber orchestra on April 19.He is currently Music Director of the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, and Music … Read More
Musicians
The jazz trio The same Trio that appears on the Symphonic Jazz cd (free giveaway to the first 50 people who order a standard ticket!) is performing on April 19.From left to right: Tony Gyselinck on drums, Bart Denolf on … Read More
Among Invited Soloists
Belgian violinist Hilde Pas will join the stage on April 19. She studied at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels with Georges Octors, and continued her education with Rudolf Werthen, Eugene Drucker and M. A. Nicolas. She has performed in many … Read More
Among invited soloists
Belgian-German flutist Gaby Pas-Van Riet will join the stage on April 19. Her solo career spans from Europe to the USA, to Japan and the Middle-East, and encompasses the entire flute repertoire. She is principal flute of the SWR Radio … Read More
Among invited soloists
Oboist Bram Nolf will join the stage on April 19. He studied at the Royal Conservatory of Ghent, Codarts Rotterdam and Conservatoire National Supérieur in Paris. He is principal English horn at the Belgian National Orchestra and Professor of oboe … Read More
Among Invited Soloists
American clarinetist Josef Lamell will join the stage on April 19. He studied at the University of Houston, graduating top of his class with degrees in music and computer science. In 2017, he moved to Los Angeles to study while … Read More
Among Invited Soloists
Jazz-electro pop singer Vanessa Matthys will join the stage on April 19 in various jazz compositions. She studied at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels and the Conservatoire National Supérieur in Paris. She is lead-singer of the electro-pop band A.L.D. and … Read More
Among Invited Soloists
Pianist-singer Nathalie Matthys will join the stage on April 19 in classical and jazz compositions. She studied at the Royal Conservatory of Ghent, and completed her education at Indiana University (USA) as a Fulbright Grantee in June 2020. She is … Read More
Marc Matthys in Concert (Livestream)
At the initiative of life-long friend composer-conductor Dirk Brossé, Marc is working on a new cross-over project. Family and friends will join the stage to perform Marc’s music with chamber orchestra and his jazz trio. The concert will be recorded … Read More