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De gevels in opstand — De karavaan, de aftermovie
do 15 okt 2026
On 12 September, a colourful procession made its way through Ghent, with two façades taking centre stage. This marked the first performance of a two-part art project by Thomas Verstraeten. Moving the façades raised questions such as: Can you capture a city in a single sound? What sounds lie hidden behind the façades? And what happens when those different sounds come together?
From 29 October, the façades will form the backdrop for a unique performance in which a newly formed city orchestra of musical Ghent residents will steal the show. From hurdy-gurdies and homemade instruments to a DJ set… ‘The Revolt of the Façades: The Opera’ celebrates the city in all its diversity.
Round up your family, friends or – why not? – neighbours, and let yourself be carried away by the sounds of the city this autumn half-term.
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De opstand van de gevels - De opera
Thomas Verstraeten
