Name: Discovery Day HIPP | Meet the Historical Instruments department of KCB
Start: 2026-04-26T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-26T17:30:00+02:00
Location: Kleine Zavel 5, 1000 Brussel, 1000 Brussels, Belgium

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Discovery Day HIPP | Meet the Historical Instruments department of KCB
Curious about how a harpsichord sounds? Ever seen a viola da gamba up close? Do you know just how big a theorbo really is?
We have them, and many more historical instruments, ready and waiting for you!
The programme for this enriching day features: masterclasses, concerts, open lessons, Q&A, ... and a unique chance to meet our renowned professors!
Let yourself be surprised and register yourself for an inspiring day full of historical sounds.
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PROGRAMME
Fixed programme
13:00 - 13:30 Opening concert by students
14:00 - 14:30 Student concert
15:00 - 15:30 Student concert
15:45 Presentation of research in Historical Music
16:30 Closing concert by students and professors
17:00 - 17:30 Q&A session (questions & answers)
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Continuous programme
13:00 - 16:00 Open lessons in classrooms
- Fortepiano
- Traverso
- Harpsichord/basso continuo
- Violins
- Brass instruments
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PRACTICAL
- Date & hour: Sunday 26 April 2026 | 13:00 to 17:30
- Location: Conservatoire building, Kleine Zavel 5, 1000 Brussels
- Price: Free entrance.
- Reservation: Reservation required - see website.
For more information please visit our website: https://www.kcb.be/en/calendar/discovery-day-hipp-meet-historical-instruments-department-kcb
Ook voor de Nederlandstalige versie verwijzen wij u graag naar onze website:
https://www.kcb.be/nl/agenda/discovery-day-hipp-kennismaking-met-de-afdeling-historische-instrumenten-van-het-kcb