Discovery Day HIPP | Meet the Historical Instruments department of KCB

HIPP Discovery Day (f Tom De Beuckelaer) KCB 2026
Event in spotlight
Data
,
13:00
to
17:30
Location
Conservatoire building, Kleine Zavel 5, 1000 Brussels
Price
Free entrance

© Tom De Beuckelaer

Discovery Day HIPP

Curious about how a harpsichord sounds? Ever seen a viola da gamba up close? Do you know just how big a theorbo really is? 
We have them, and many more historical instruments, ready and waiting for you!
The programme for this enriching day features: masterclasses, concerts, open lessons, Q&A, ... and a unique chance to meet our renowned professors!

Let yourself be surprised and register yourself for an inspiring day full of historical sounds.

Programme

Fixed programme

13:00 - 13:30 Opening concert by students

14:00 - 14:30 Student concert

15:00 - 15:30 Student concert

15:45 Presentation of research in Historical Music

16:30 Closing concert by students and professors

17:00 - 17:30 Q&A session

Continuous programme

13:00 - 16:00 Open lessons in classrooms
- Fortepiano
- Traverso 
- Harpsichord/basso continuo
- Violins 
- Brass instruments 

 

The specific rooms will be clearly marked with signage on the day itself.

A glimpse of the HIPP department

Discovery Day HIPP (Maggy De Ridder) KCB 2026

Alain Gervreau, professor baroque cello

Other events on that day

On Sunday the 26th of April, there’s a lot happening at KCB. Discover what the conservatoire has in store for you:

Haha humor in de muziek KCB 2026

Haha, humour in music| Heritage Day 2026
12:00 to 18:00
Conservatoire building, Kleine Zavel 5, 1000 Brussels
For more information, 
click here.


 

Whatsoupdoc (f Kato Gueuns) KCB 2026

WHAT' S(O)UP, DOC? | Research discussions
12:15 to 13:15
Temple, Kleine Zavel 5, 1000 Brussels
For more information, 
click here.

Sound Series KCB 2026

Student Sound Series – Hungarian Edition | MIM
14:30 to 15:30
MIM - Musical Instruments Museum, Hofberg 2, 1000 Brussels
For more information,
click here.

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