Marlies Cornelis
The young Flemish pianist Marlies Cornelis will play three works especially written for and by her in this solo recital, which highlights her many and varied talents and interests. She’ll question the pianistic tradition (Frederik Croene), and you’ll hear her fascination with female composers (Cécile Chaminade’s Air de ballet, which serves the basis for Benjamin Windelinckx’s piece) and her own work, in which she uses an African kalimba and electronics to explore the ways in which female pianists are perceived and sexualised.
Performer & Composer
Marlies Cornelis
Pianist Marlies Cornelis (°1997) studied at the KASK/Conservatory in Ghent with Daan Vandewalle and Keiko Shichijo. She focuses on contemporary music, in which contact with the composer is an important element. She participated in summer courses with the Nadar Ensemble. She also has a keen interest in the role of gender, sexuality and intergenerational dialogue in music. From this interest, she is pursuing the Master's degree in Gender and diversity.
Composers
Frederik Croene
Belgian pianist and composer Frederik Croene developed a handful trajectories in which he reflects on the ever changing and multi-layered identities of the classical pianist. His relationship with the piano is the core of his identity. Even when deconstructing a piano, he departs from a deep love for the instrument. He worked intensively with composers as Michael Beil, Simon Steen-Andersen, Michael Finnissey and Stefan Prins.
Benjamin Windelinckx
Benjamin Windelinckx (°1999) took accordion, classical singing and music theory lessons at the Ostend music school before studying composition at the Conservatory of Ghent with Daan Janssens, where he graduated in 2022. He took master classes and coaching with a.o. Lisa Streich, Frederik Neyrinck, Wim Henderickx and Alvin Curran. His music has already been performed by a.o. Vlaams Radiokoor, I SOLISTI, SOV Young and Koi Collective.
Tickets
€ 16 - Ticket sales start: Fri. June 13, 10:00 a.m.