After fifty years, a new chapter unfolds as the legendary Astoria Concerts return to the heritage ballroom of this iconic Brussels hotel. Starting on 16 February, the Kheops Ensemble will set the tone for an extraordinary season ahead.
This series pays tribute to its storied heritage, seamlessly blending timeless classics with the energy of vibrant new talent. With performances by renowned artists such as Tatiana Samouil, Marie Hallynck and Jean-Claude Vanden Eynden, the Astoria Concerts honour a rich musical legacy. An extraordinary season of unforgettable performances awaits.
Founded over fifty years ago, the Astoria Concerts quickly became a symbol of musical excellence in Brussels, captivating audiences in the historic Waldorf Hall. For three decades, these concerts shaped the city’s cultural identity, spotlighting rising talents and celebrated artists. Now, this legendary tradition returns in the beautifully reimagined Salon Elisabeth, ready to inspire a new generation of music lovers.
The grand return at Corinthia Brussels
The opening concert on 16 February 2025, marks the return of the Astoria Concerts with a distinguished performance by the Kheops Ensemble with Tatiana Samouil (violin), Marie Hallynck (cello) and Muhiddin Durruoglu (piano). The programme features Dmitri Shostakovich’s Trio Op. 8 and Johannes Brahms’ Trio Op. 8, two masterpieces that promise to captivate and inspire.
The hotel has also prepared some exclusive offerings for the occasion: visitors can choose premium seating for an elevated view of the performance, accompanied by a glass of champagne upon arrival, or indulge in a meticulously curated lunch served in an exquisite setting that perfectly complements the afternoon’s elegance.
Sunday 16 February, 12.30 – 1.30pm
Upcoming concerts
Sunday, 2 March
Elsa de Lacerda (violin) & Matthieu Idmtal (piano)
Antonín Dvořák, Gabriel Fauré
Sunday, 16 March
Jean-Claude Vanden Eynden (piano)
Ludwig van Beethoven, Frédéric Chopin, Franz Schubert, Claude Debussy
Sunday, 30 March
Pierre Fontenelle (violoncelle)
Geörgy Ligeti, J.S. Bach, Pierre Risopoulus, Andrea Casarrubios, Jimi Hendrix
Sunday, 13 April
Les Quatre Sens, quatuor vocal a cappella
Hanna Al-Bender (soprano), Violette Schloesing (mezzo), Ruben Goriely (ténor), Samuel Desguin (baryton)
Paul Hindemith, Benjamin Britten, Samuel Barber, Francis Poulenc
Sunday, 27 April
Filip Jordens (chant), Xavier Locus (piano), Jean-Louis Rassinfosse (contrebasse)
Jacques Brel
Check the website of Corinthia Brussels for the latest updates.
