Royal Conservatory of Brussels, Music education institute in City of Brussels, Belgium.
Description
The Royal Conservatory of Brussels is a music education institution in Belgium's capital offering specialized programs in instrumental performance, composition, and theatrical arts. The school houses an extensive library containing 250,000 references, including musical scores, periodicals, handwritten correspondence, concert programs, and recordings.
History
The institution was founded in 1813 and granted royal status in 1832. Among its notable graduates is Adolphe Sax, who invented the saxophone.
Culture
The conservatory hosts over one hundred student performances each year in its 600-seat concert hall with superior acoustics. Visitors can experience the breadth of musical training through these regular public concerts.
Practical
The building is accessible during school hours, though visitors should check ahead about guided tours or open days. The regular concerts in the hall provide the best opportunity to visit the interior.
Did you know?
Built between 1872 and 1876, the building features five pediment sculptures on its facade representing different themes of music and poetry. These decorative elements reveal the Victorian artistic vision behind the conservatory's architecture.
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