Eros & Thanatos

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Making love in fresh grass
for later
much later
to smell for a while in death
like hay

- Gerard Reve

Wonderful performance about life and death

In Greek mythology, Eros and Thanatos move in a dance of attract and repel. Their play between life and death brings both high-flaming passion and subdued tranquility. 

The same applies to the music in this performance. Eighteen artists draw on their musical heritage, ranging from Roma and Arabic music to melodies and rhythms from Western Europe, Africa and South America. Under the leadership of Wouter Vandenabeele and Luk Nys, this results in a poetic and thrilling concert.