It’s a pleasure to give upcoming talent with original ideas and a promising artistic background a helping hand. And that’s exactly what Young Artist’s Presentation (IYAP) is for: to boost young ensembles, helping them grow into the stars of tomorrow. With intensive coaching from internationally renowned early music specialists, the selected ensembles draw a variety of fresh, new insights and tons of energy from their stay in Antwerp. But first comes this concert day, with short showcases where the dawning stars of tomorrow demonstrate the best of what they can do. Cheer for your favourites after a brilliant performance and discover the festival bills of the future before anyone else.
Ossian’s Dream
Named after Dominique Ingres’ famous painting of the mythical Celtic bard, Ossian’s Dream is an award-winning, flexible collective dedicated to performing 18th- and 19th-century chamber music on historical instruments. Driven by a mission to revive the historic salon culture as a vibrant space for artistic freedom and interdisciplinary exchange, the ensemble brings the Romantic spirit to life through unique arrangements, melodramas, and improvisation. The ensemble’s innovative approach has earned it significant international acclaim, most notably winning First Prize at both the 2025 International Van Wassenaer Competition and the 2024 Schola Cantorum Basiliensis Ensemble Competition.
Program
Music by C. Reinecke, J. Brahms, M. Bruch, P. Viardot-García
Performers
Claudia Reyes Segovia, clarinet | Léa Al-Saghir, violin & viola | Pau Fernández Benlloch, piano