Premiere: Timpani Concerto by Wim Henderickx
"Wim had been developing a concept for a timpani concerto ... We decided to complete the concerto, true to Wim's spirit"
On December 18, 2022, composer Wim Henderickx passed away unexpectedly, leaving the music world in shock and mourning. Among his unfinished works lay the Timpani Concerto, a project he had been developing with his close friend and timpanist Gert François.
Two years later, with the help of Wim’s family and his long-time musical assistant Diederik Glorieux, this extraordinary work has been lovingly completed — a deeply personal tribute to the composer’s vision, creativity, and spirit.
In a new video and podcast series, the Brussels Philharmonic shares the story of this concerto’s journey: from Wim’s final ideas to its completion and the path to its world premiere on March 15, 2025, at Flagey.
"Wim had been developing a concept for a timpani concerto ... We decided to complete the concerto, true to Wim's spirit"
"whether it’s Beethoven or Charlie Parker ... without the groove, the music won’t come to life: 'It don’t mean a thing if you ain’t got that swing'"