Nov 19 2024 10 mins
In this episode, Jan Van den Borre, artistic director of MA Festival Brugge, presents his approach to programming one of the oldest early music festivals in the world. We talk about communication, mediation and engagement of the audience, the importance of empathy and respect in relationships with artists, and the challenges raised by today's genre definitions.
CREDITS
guest Jan Van den Borre, MAfestival Brugge
interview & editing Darina Ablogina
production REMA
design Doretta Rinaldi
music
"Ruins"
performed by Pitou and B.O.X.
2020
"Leçons de ténèbres pour le Mercredi saint", François Couperin
performed by Capriola di Gioia, conducted by Bart Naessens
2020
"Don Quichotte chez la Duchesse", Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
performed by Le Concert Spirituel, conducted by Hervé Niquet
2016