The summer festivals are just around the corner, and the requests for arrangements are piling up on my desk. My version for large symphony orchestra of One (the finale of A Chorus Line) will serve as the opening piece…
Read moreMay 4 2024
May 4 2024
The summer festivals are just around the corner, and the requests for arrangements are piling up on my desk. My version for large symphony orchestra of One (the finale of A Chorus Line) will serve as the opening piece…
Read moreMar 10 2024
One American project follows another, all different, all exciting. On April 13, the Lumos Orchestra will perform at the Palace Theatre in Stamford, Connecticut, under the baton of Broadway legend Todd Ellison. On the program are several of my arrangements…
Read moreFeb 12 2024
I'm delighted and honored to be working once again for the legendary Paul Shaffer, with the iconic Thelma Houston as a guest star. Four symphonic arrangements of my own, on such prestigious titles as "Lonely Boy" and "To Make…
Read moreJan 12 2024
As previously announced, The Nutty Professor, musical for which I wrote the symphonic arrangements, will be on stage this summer. The Hale Center Theatre in Sandy, Utah will host the show from July 1 through August 17. Details about the…
Read moreNov 10 2023
Nov 2 2023
It's time to get ready for the ever-popular American Christmas Concerts, a long-standing tradition in which I've participated for many years. This year, my symphonic arrangements will be conducted by the eminent Todd Ellison, and will be the subject…
Read moreOct 24 2023
Written in 2020 at the request of the Liège Royal Philharmonic for its 60th anniversary, Quintessences could not be premiered at the time due to a case of COVID among the musicians. Three years later, the piece will finally be…
Read moreOct 20 2023
Mark your calendars for the Sphères Sonores and Henri Pousseur Prize Winners Concert on December 7th at the Théâtre de Liège, featuring works by Max Charue and Nicolas Roulive, as well as my Duotango in its version for piano four…
Read moreOct 16 2023
I've lost count of the number of times I've worked with the conductor Hervé Niquet, who is always on the lookout for new projects off the beaten track, as evidenced by the eclecticism of his rich output. For the…
Read moreOct 16 2023
It's done! The 85-minute symphonic arrangement has been recorded. The sessions at the Smecki Music Studio in Prague with the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Todd Ellison were intense for everyone. Next steps : a bit of edition…
Read moreJul 22 2023
The album dedicated to Entartete Musik has just been released by antarctica records. The Vlaams Radiokoor and the cream of the Brussels Philharmonic soloists have joined forces with the wonderful talents of Estelle Lefort (voice) and Bart Van Reyn…
Read moreJul 22 2023
My Symphonic Suite from Marvin Hamlisch's A Chorus Line is finally available for rental for the first time through the Concord Theatricals Concert Library. I look forward to hearing this beautiful music performed live. Many thanks to Robin Pomatto…
Read moreJul 8 2023
I've just put the last bar into my symphonic arrangement of "The Nutty Professor," original music by Marvin Hamlisch. Over 85 minutes of music orchestrated in two months to the day!!!! An intensive, absorbing and exciting experience. Next step: recording…
Read moreApr 11 2023
The arrangement of the Symphonic Suite on 'A Chorus Line' is complete. The editing process is underway and I will provide useful information as it becomes available.
Another major work project on 'The Nutty Professor' is about to begin. Basically…
Jan 9 2023
Dec 19 2022
A new arrangement has just been launched: the writing of a symphonic suite using the main themes of "A Chorus Line", the famous and brilliant musical by Marvin Hamlisch. This magnificent commission promises to be the most thrilling, especially since…
Read moreNov 1 2022
60 years of existence of an ensemble dedicated to contemporary creation is an anniversary that must be celebrated. The musicians of "Musiques Nouvelles", under the direction of their conductor Jean-Paul Dessy, will give a special concert on December…
Read moreOct 17 2022
Christmas time is approaching, and the concerts associated with this period of the year. Following my good old American habit, I'm writing down a series of five symphonic arrangements for an eclectic program, ranging from White Christmas to Desafinado, with…
Read moreAug 31 2022
The decision was made to record the project "Entartete Musik". What a pleasure to listen again to these beautiful and moving pages of music. In addition to the choirs of the Flemish Radio and the soprano Estelle Lefort, I have…
Read moreJul 14 2022
Jul 13 2022
I'm very happy to announce that a new page is now available on this site, with a first selection of videos (compositions, arrangements, interviews,...). Many more will follow soon. Keep an eye on the updates.
May 6 2022
A symphonic work, exploring and assembling several musical universes. Creation: within a few months... Due to particular circumstances, I cannot yet give more information about this magnificent project, which concretize some of my recurrent reflections about content and form in…
Read moreApr 19 2022
Here they are! From April 24, a series of concerts/shows dedicated to the most legendary film music by Ennio Morricone (and friends). Concerts in Brussels (Palais 12), Antwerp (Stadsschouwburg), Ghent (Capitole) and Liege (Country Hall). Orchestra, choir…
Read moreDec 4 2021
Following a tradition established several years ago, I keep year after year to make symphonic arrangements of Christmas songs for my American friends. Next date: Friday, December 10. Three arrangements will be performed in Annapolis, with the Live Arts Maryland…
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