In Hainaut Province, Chimay Castle unveils its 2020 concert series

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In the south of Belgium’s Hainaut region, Chimay Castle is hosting an incredible concert series to celebrate its 1000-year history.

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Dans le Hainaut, le château de Chimay dévoile sa saison musicale 2020
Inhabited by Elisabeth Manset, princess of Chimay, the castle is open to visitors all year round. © DR
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Interactive design has become a key component of any visit to a museum or historical monument. Chimay Castle, a Renaissance-era manor that has been occupied by the same princely family for over 1000 years, is no exception to the rule. Nestled in the city of the same name in Hainaut Province, the estate also owes its fame to a type of Trappist beer produced by the neighbouring Scourmont Abbey.

Music : a key part of Hainaut Province

The castle, which has served as the backdrop for major moments in European history, has made music the focus of its cultural activities—much to the delight of the die-hard music lovers who flock from Luxembourg, Germany, and France to enjoy the eclectic concerts performed in its small theatre, which is a listed historical monument in Wallonia.

Chimay Castle living room In this sitting room, portraits of family members who lived in the estate over the centuries hang on the walls. © DR
Chimay Castle weapons room In the hall of arms, the suits of armour keep a weather-eye open. © DR

Famous soloists on the schedule

The castle will host performances by the pianist Sofya Melikyan, a reinterpretation of beloved classics by Urban Piano Quartet, the orchestral duo of Yossif and Philippe Ivanov, a masterclass concert from Printemps des Voix, the solo performances of Thérèse Malengreau, « Flâneries » by the Soledad Ensemble, and the violin virtuoso, Sylvia Huang. In short, a concert series that is well worth the trip!

Chimay Castle theatre This 200-seat theatre is modelled after the theatre in Fontainebleau and has hosted the world’s top artists. © DR
Château de Chimay Urban Piano Quartet This group offers a new twist on the most famous pieces in classical music. © DR

A concert series in a princely castle

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