The International Carillon Festival Leuven Bells

The International Carillon Festival Leuven Bells kicks off the summer with a spectacular series of 16 concerts across 4 carillons. This unique global event begins with four Saturday concerts on the Peace Carillon at Park Abbey. In collaboration with the Heritage Site Park Abbey and the Friends of Park Abbey, we offer an unforgettable musical experience.

Concerts at Park Abbey

Enjoy the enchanting concerts as you stroll through the peaceful abbey grounds or relax in the picturesque Abbot's Garden, where a special listening area has been set up. After the concerts on 22 and 29 June, the Friends of Park Abbey invite you to a friendly meet & greet with the carillonneur, accompanied by a drink.

Programma

• Saturday, June 22 at 3 PM - Luc Rombouts: 'ComponistA'

  Luc Rombouts, the carillonneur of Park Abbey, opens with his project ‘ComponistA’. Discover the music of forgotten female composers such as Anna Bon di Venezia, Marianna Martines, Mel Bonis, and Florence Price, spanning eight centuries of music history.

• Saturday, June 29 at 3 PM - Dina Verheyden

  Dina Verheyden, carillonneur of Puurs and instructor at the Royal Carillon School in Mechelen, presents an energetic program featuring music from Bach to Adele.

• Saturday, July 6 at 3 PM - Malgosia Fiebig

  Malgosia Fiebig, originally from Poland and now the city carillonneur of Utrecht, performs Baroque pieces from Germany and Italy.

• Saturday, July 13 at 3 PM - Arie Abbenes: 'Baroque Meets Romanticism'

  Arie Abbenes, honorary city carillonneur of Utrecht and musical advisor of the Peace Carillon, delivers a vibrant program with works by Fernando Sor, Charles Gounod, and Gioacchino Rossini. Experience the blend of Baroque and Romanticism at its finest.

Everyone is warmly welcome. Admission is free.