HENDERICKX & EROICA
the new Timpani Concerto by Wim Henderickx and dramatic power in a Beethoven classic
When Belgian composer Wim Henderickx unexpectedly passed away in December 2022, he left behind several nearly finished compositions. For the Brussels Philharmonic and his close friend Gert François, Wim had already been developing a concept for a timpani concerto. His longtime musical assistant, Diederik Glorieux, worked closely with Wim's family to prepare this piece for performance.
The structure of the Timpani Concerto—for solo percussion, orchestra, women’s choir, and electronics—loosely follows the form of a mass, with each movement inspired by one of the natural elements: water, earth, fire, air, and ether.
The new Timpani Concerto is paired with Beethoven's 3rd Symphony, a personal favorite of Wim's and a lasting source of inspiration.
Concert
programme
Wim Henderickx
Timpani Concerto (2022-2024) (world premiere)
Ludwig van Beethoven
Symfonie nr. 3 in Es, op. 55 'Eroica'
with the support of Beside Tax Shelter and the Belgian Tax Shelter
artists
Brussels Philharmonic
Vlaams Radiokoor
Gert François timbani
Jorrit Tamminga electronics
Giancarlo Guerrero conductor