@ASTRA

The universe is beautiful and there is a lot to discover. Between the stars, you see dust, gas, ice, and moons floating, but listen, there is also something to hear in that space... For composer Wim Henderickx, the world was too small... He looked over distant horizons, peered at stars and planets, and wrote music inspired by earth, fire, air, and water. Using Met Henderickx’s music as a starting point, Helene Bracke created a performance that takes you on a journey through the universe. Stars and planets pass in review. Each with their own character, color, and temperament. Two percussionists and a singer play for, between, and with the audience and invite you for a journey past stardust, fiery celestial bodies, watery worlds, and a booming sun. Helene Bracke studied classical music at the Conservatorium van Gent and specialized in opera. She emerged as a maker, director, scenographer, and singer as a versatile artist within the music theater world. In 2025, she won the YAM Award for Beste Opera with ‘A la vie, à la mort. – Voor altijd’. She worked with, among others, the Belgian National Orchestra, Festival van Vlaanderen, Opera Ballet Vlaanderen, and numerous international partners. For young spectators, she created ‘@ASTRA’ at Musica, ‘Loopneus’ at De Spiegel, and ‘Madame Vitesse’ for Les Festivals de Wallonie.