Step into our atelier and become part of our creative process.

At Tour & Taxis, Brussels Philharmonic introduces a reimagined musical salon experience. Set in the intimate yet raw atmosphere of Produits Dangereux, audiences gather at small tables with drinks, situated close to the orchestra. Ahead of each piece, conductor Reinhard Goebel, a seasoned expert in early music and a captivating storyteller, shares insights into his vision, the composer, and the piece itself. He also discusses how he and the orchestra have honed the performance. This presents a one-of-a-kind opportunity to intimately experience our creative process up close.

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Welcome to our pop-up workshop, temporarily operating from the unique setting of the Produits Dangereux building at the Tour & Taxis site. On our workbench: exquisite masterpieces from Baroque legends Bach, Handel, and Telemann - ready for a fresh interpretation. Together with conductor Reinhard Goebel, a prominent figure in the ancient music scene, Brussels Philharmonic tackles this delightfully cheerful and uplifting repertoire.

After more than three decades as a firm believer of historical performance practice, Goebel is now an advocate of employing a flexible, period-informed approach:
“I see the future of Baroque orchestral music in the hands of modern ensembles – the fetish of the ‘original instrument’ has had its day, but not the profoundly trained professional who guides an orchestra into the deeper dimensions of the composition. For it isn’t the instrument that makes the music, but the head!”