'Organ Pipes and Brassery Bells'
brass quintet, Brassery
organ, Nicolas De Troyer
upcoming performance
October 25, 2025 at 3:00 pm
Nederlandse Hervormde Kerk, Kapelle (the Netherlands)
featuring works by J.S. Bach, O. Respighi, J.-B. Robin, A. Guilmant
Edition 2024, December 22, 2024,
Antwerp Cathedral
Presented by the FLANDERS BOYS CHOIR,
featuring ANTWERP CATHEDRAL CHOIR
BRASSERY XL - brass ensemble
PETER VAN DE VELDE - organ
ANASTASIIA STAROSELSKA - Mezzo Soprano
DIETER VAN HANDENHOVEN - Conductor
The Flanders Boys Choir and the Antwerp Cathedral Choir join forces for an unforgettable Christmas concert. Collaborating with Brassery XL, soloist Anastasiia Staroselska, and organist Peter Van de Velde, we have curated an English-inspired program.
Edition 2023, May 24, 2023
St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral in Brussels
Flanders Boys Choir and Nicolas De Troyer
Collaborating with Brassery XL
'Gloria' - John Rutter
The highlight of the performance is John Rutter's Gloria. A piece for brass, organ, and percussion. Impressive, joyful, cinematic (think Star Wars) music allowing the choir to showcase all its energy.
Complementing this is music by composers such as John Ireland, Howard Goodall, Felix Mendelssohn, and Eric Whitacre. Beautiful pieces that harmonize well with Rutter's Gloria.
Organ: Nicolas De Troyer
Brass: Brassery XL
Soloists: Isabelle Storms (Soprano) and Tom Van Bogaert (Bass)
Conductor: Dieter Van Handenhoven
Brassery XL:
Trumpet: Marc Goris, Bert Mees, Robby Boone, Michaël Janquart
Trombone: Joachim Van Bockstael, Jan RypensBass Trombone: Bart De Lausnay
Tuba: Tobe Wouters
Timpani: Gert D'haese
Edition 2022
Organ Pipes and Brassery Bells on the festival 'Ars in Cathedrali'
Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula in Brussels
Passio, Hans-André Stamm
Organconcerto in A- minor, BWV 593 J.S. Bach/ arr. M. Goris
I. Allegro
II. Adagio
III. Allegro
Cantabile uit 'Trois Pièces', César Franck / arr. S. Verhaert
'Deuils' from 'Trois Dances', Jehan Alain
Symphony n°1 in d, op.42, A. Guilmant / arr. S. Verhaert
I Introduction et Allegro
Scarborough Fair trad. / arr. M. Goris
Suite for Organ, brass quintet and percussion Craig Philips
III Toccata
sat 1 May 2021 at 15:00u
Sint- Paul's church in Antwerp
live-streaming:
program 2021:
Domine ad adjuvandum me festina C. Monteverdi/ arr. M. Goris
Organconcerto in A- minor, BWV 593 J.S. Bach/ arr. M. Goris
I. Allegro
II. Adagio
III. Allegro
Pini di Roma O. Respighi/ M. Goris
I. I Pini di Villa Borghes
II. Pini presso una catacomba
III. I Pini dei Gianicolo ( Janiculum )
IV. I Pini della Via Appia
Elsa's Procession to the Cathedral R. Wagner/ arr. M. Goris
For the first edition of 'Organ Pipes and Brassery Bells', Marc Goris arranged 'Pini di Roma' by Ottorino Respighi for brass quintet and organ. This symphonic poem evokes ancient Roman scenes and explores the countless possibilities of sounds and colors resulting from this festive combination of 'brassery' bells and organ pipes.
program 2018 - 2019 :
Intro Tylman Susato T. Susato / bew. M. Goris
Scarborough Fair trad. / M. Goris
Ouverture to the Royal Fireworks G.F. Haendel
Orgelsonate op. 65 nr°4 F. Mendelssohn
III. Allegretto
I. Allegro con brio
Pini di Roma O. Respighi/ M. Goris
I. I Pini di Villa Borghese
II. Pini presso una catacomba
III. I Pini dei Gianicolo ( Janiculum )
IV. I Pini della Via Appia
Maestoso from Symphony n°3 "Organ" C. Saint-Saens/ C. Garner
Nicolas De Troyer
Nicolas De Troyer (° 1984) studied piano and organ as from an early age. Since he preferred the organ, Nicolas decided to start higher music studies at the Lemmens Institute in Leuven with Reitze Smits and Luc Ponet. In 2007 he obtained the degree of "Master in Music" with highest distinction for his main instrument, the organ. In addition, Nicolas obtained in 2010 a master's degree in harpsichord (with distinction), and finished in the same year his postgraduate advanced organ studies with a recital concert in the Brussels cathedral; the theme of the concert centered upon light and resurrection in contemporary organ music. He obtained this degree with the greatest distinction and congratulations from the jury.
After his studies at the Lemmens Institute, Nicolas pursued studies in musicology at the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, and obtained in June 2012 the degree of "Master of Arts in musicology" with distinction.
As a soloist, Nicolas has already given several concerts at home and abroad. He regularly cooperates as a continuo player with various ensembles and has already played with, among others, Il Fondamento, BachPlus and La Petite Bande. He assisted in a number of CD recordings, including the publication by Orgelkunst of the complete works for organ of Gabriel Verschraegen. In 2014 he produced his first solo CD "Across Borders" on the historic Le Royer organ of the St. Peter's Church in Turnhout.
Furthermore Nicolas has successfully participated in various international organ competitions. In 2002 he was laureate of the Axion Classics competition of the Dexia Bank. In 2006 he won the eleventh international organ competition in Leiden in the category "Organ Music XXth Century"; in 2007 he was laureate of the twelfth international César Franck competition in Haarlem.
As a musicologist Nicolas regularly gives lectures, e.g. for the Davidsfonds. Nicolas teaches organ and music history at the academy of music, word and dance in Hamme. Since 2008 he is lecturer-organist of the historic organ of the St. Paul's church in Antwerp.
poster, concert 'Organ Pipes and Brassery Bells' on 21 september 2019
