Il Gardellino was founded in 1988 oboist Marcel Ponseele and flautist Jan De Winne. After several years of performing chamber works, five string players joined the ensemble in 1998, with the result that a much wider repertoire was made available to the group.
The ensemble’s repertoire and philosophy can be compared to an active volcano: it is continually recreated and renewed. Il Gardellino carries out thorough research into the historical background of the works it performs, so that each work that they perform, no matter from what period, will be presented according the performance style of the time for today’s audiences. Over many years of such work, Il Gardellino has created a sound world that is very much its own.
concerts with Il Gardellino
Händel: Messiah
Saturday 23 December 23 | 20:15 | Flagey - Brusselsa masterpiece that pushes the boundaries of musical expression
Pietà
Tuesday 19 March 24 | 20:15 | Jezuïetenkerk - Lieran iconic and universal image: a mother with child - abridge between life and death
Pietà
Wednesday 20 March 24 | 20:15 | Flagey - Brusselsan iconic and universal image: a mother with child - abridge between life and death
Pietà
Friday 22 March 24 | 20:00 | Kathedraal Sint-Quintinus - Hasseltan iconic and universal image: a mother with child - abridge between life and death
Pietà
Saturday 23 March 24 | 20:00 | CC De Spil - Roeselarean iconic and universal image: a mother with child - abridge between life and death
Pietà
Saturday 20 April 24 | 20:00 | Concertgebouw - Bruggean iconic and universal image: a mother with child - abridge between life and death