French Night | Orchestre de la Garde Républicaine

Experience the elegance of French wind music. On July 27, 2026, the Orchestre de la Garde Républicaine returns to the stage during the World Music Contest in the Rodahal for ‘French Night’. This world renowned orchestra brings a refined program full of characteristic French sound, combining tradition, finesse, and musical excellence.

Mon 27 Jul 20:00

Roda Hall

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27 Jul

20:00

Tickets

Part of

Events

Rodahal

Program

Conductor: Lieutenant-colonel Bastien Stil

La Marseillaise	Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle
Ouverture Le Carnaval Romain	Hector Berlioz
Le Chant des ténèbres	Thierry Escaich
Soloist: Christian Wirth (saxophone)
Daphnis et Chloé : Suite n°2	Maurice Ravel

INTERMISSION

Dionysiaques	Florent Schmitt
Rhapsodie pour clarinette	Claude Debussy
Soloist: Amaury Viduvier (clarinet)
Cheval de Feu (Dutch premiere)	Frédéric Unterfinger
Ikiru Yorokobi	Roger Boutry

Belgium Night | Koninklijke Muziekkapel van de Gidsen

Celebrate the rich tradition of Belgian wind music. On July 16, 2026, the Koninklijke Muziekkapel van de Gidsen takes the stage during the World Music Contest in the Rodahal for ‘Belgian Night’. This prestigious ensemble combines tradition, precision, and musical excellence in a program full of character, from historic marches to symphonic works.

Thu 16 Jul 20:00

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Brass Band | Concert Division

This type of ensemble, originally from England, consists exclusively of brass instruments, complemented by percussion.

Sat 11 Jul and Sun 12 Jul

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Wind Bands | Concert division

This is wind music at the very highest level, performed by participants from all corners of the world. The competitions for symphonic wind bands feature the most international field of participants of all WMC disciplines.

Sat 1 Aug and Sun 2 Aug

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