Genís Laguna Salvadó

Ensoriades

2023/2024, Oostende (Belgium)

A unique musical encounter between musicians from kleinVerhaal and the renowned HERMESEnsemble, creating an enchanting synergy. An impressive mezzo-soprano in a duet with a street-worthy rapper, a lo-fi guitarist who throws himself into drones with a vibraphonist, an electronic music producer who teams up with a bass clarinetist. The group finds inspiration in the masterpieces of James Ensor to compose new, exciting music. Unexpectedly, a daring mix of contemporary and classical influences, Ensorian.

The compositions of this Ensoriades Ensemble, ranging from songs to soundscapes, will be released on our Drift Records label and can be heard at the expo ‘Rose, rose à mes yeux’ in Mu.ZEE (16.12.2023 – 14.04.2024). You will also be able to experience the music live in the museum during nocturnes on the following dates: 13 February, 15 February, 5 March, 13 March and 14 March.

Tickets and information about these live performances can be found here.

This project is part of Ensor 2024, the versatile city festival with numerous exhibitions and high-profile events in honor of the 75th anniversary of the death of artist James Ensor.

Produced by Drift Records and recorded, mixed and mastered at StudiO.666, Oostende by Yamen Martini and Genís Laguna.