14 May, 2025
12:00 -
13:30

Film Showcase

Mission Bass

This series follows Brussels Philharmonic bassist Thomas Fiorini through the process of realising his lifelong dream of recording and performing a concerto for bass guitar.

Together with composer Robert Groslot, Fiorini wants to pave the way for the instrument and give it a well-deserved place in contemporary classical music. Since its invention 80 years ago, the instrument has earned a permanent and essential place in just about every genre – with symphonic music as the latest uncharted territory. Robert Groslot’s fresh composition pushes the technical limits of the instrument and creates a unique symbiosis between the orchestra and the soloist.

 

Presenter:

Sonja Kochoutina (Belgium)
Head of Promotion & Digital Marketing, Brussels Philharmonic