As a child I was fascinated by folksongs and French 'chansonniers'. Renaissance and baroque music became my first real love in the music academy. Opera and lied found a way to my heart through the conservatory. Traditional music never ceased to touch and tempt me. Arabic music crossed my path. This is who I am. This is how I sing.
Naked Songs
By Helloune
Dido's Lament
Music: Henry Purcell
In this adventurous project, four musicians carefully undress and reshape some of the most beautiful classical melodies of the past centuries, and give them a new meaning, a timeless sound.
Voice: Helloune
Qanun & Oud: Osama Abdulrasol
Guitar: Hendrik Braeckman
Double Bass: Kristof Roseeuw
Helena vormt met pianiste Axelle Kennis een liedduo met een passie voor verhalen. In hun programma 'L'invitation au voyage' nemen ze het publiek mee naar hoopvoller tijden. Met liederen van o.a. Chausson, Massenet, Hahn en Satie roepen ze de sfeer van de Belle Epoque op, een tijdperk vol oneindige mogelijkheden, verfijnde dromen, onbezorgdheid, vrolijkheid en grote ontdekkingen. Ook al zijn vertwijfeling en groeiende onzekerheid over de toekomst nooit ver weg.
Come and enter the musical universe of qanunplayer Osama Abdulrasol. With his quartet he takes you on a fascinating journey,
For this concert especially the quartet is joined by the Belgian soprano Helena Schoeters. In a unique way she mixes classical and traditional elements in her voice, which makes her the perfect interpretor of the compositions of Osama Abdulrasol.
Come and enter the musical universe of qanunplayer Osama Abdulrasol. With his quartet he takes you on a fascinating journey, from traditional Babylonian sounds, to jazz, classical and contemporary music.