The ideal Violin

From everywhere for everyone. A musical journey full of stories and virtuosity. What if you get to know someone's favorite song? What does that say about them? In this new performance by ‘De Ideale Viool’, violinist and pianist go in search of the musical soul of Flanders. They let themselves be inspired by favorite songs of well-known and less well-known Flemings … from classical pearls to surprising pop songs and jazzy evergreens. Each piece is reinvented in a unique arrangement for violin, piano, and vocals. Immersive, personal, and often disarming. The result is more than just music. Virtuosity and stories, recognition and surprise flow together into a warm musical portrait of us all. A haunting, original performance that touches, amazes, and connects. Pianist Andy Willems embraces an unlimited love for music, which means he does not let himself be limited to one specific genre. After his classical conservatory training under Alan Weiss, he obtained a second degree as a jazz pianist at the Lemmensinstituut in Leuven. Andy feels just as at home in classical ensembles as on pop stages and jazz festivals. His versatile approach to music takes him everywhere his passion leads him. Tonight on VERDIEP 2 … Violist Emile Verstraeten has long been no stranger to the music world. Besides collaborations with classical ensembles, he shared the stage in recent years with artists like Bart Peeters, Philip Catherine, Sioen, Flip Kowlier, Kommil Foo, Björk, … Even the ideal voice. “Music is the language of the soul.”