Agenda

Sunday, September 21, 2025

La Belle Époque
Recital for soprano and piano

In the enchanting atmosphere of Villa Servais, soprano Helga Van Campenhout and pianist Pascale del Marmol pay tribute to ‘La Belle Époque,’ an era of refinement, emotion, and musical innovation.
With songs by Fauré, Debussy, Hahn, Massenet, and Poulenc, the richness of French vocal art unfolds: from impressionistic soundscapes to playful modernity. Misia Sert and Claude Debussy had a close bond. Misia was a pianist who befriended many artists of the Belle Époque.

Performance at 6:00 PM
Tickets: 20€ 
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Misia was the granddaughter of François Servais and spent her youth at Villa Servais. Strauss adds deeply romantic lyricism, while Gershwin blends Parisian elegance with American flair.
In addition to these songs, you will hear a nocturne by Chopin, poet of the piano, whose music influenced the emotional world of ‘La Belle Époque’.
An intimate recital that revives the timeless beauty and imagination of a golden age. A century in which François Servais, the renowned cello virtuoso and resident of this villa, was also known as a bridge-builder between cultures and styles. Misia grew up in this musical environment, imbued with the spirit of her grandfather, and would later become the beating heart of the artistic scene of ‘La Belle Époque’.
This program reflects the spirit of this artistic encounter.

Locaton: Villa Servais
Sunday, September 21, 2025
Performance at 6:00 PM

Tickets: 20€
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Sunday, September 28, 2025 – Performances at 15:00 and 18:00

Consorto Etereo – Petrarch’s words become music 

Francis Petrarch, a founder of humanism, sought to transcend the darkness of the Middle Ages in his works by focusing on the individual and reason. His most famous work, Canzoniere, contains 366 sonnets about his love for Laura, an unattainable woman who inspired him throughout his life. This theme continues to influence composers today.

The ensemble Consorto Etereo, led by Adelheid Glatt, presents a program that combines Petrarch’s poetry and Renaissance music. Music from the 16th century adds an extra dimension to the Canzoniere and illuminates the story of Petrarch and Laura

Location: Villa Servais
Tickets: 20€ / 15€ (-18years)
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Petrarch

In 1347, one of the founders of humanism and of our Western European culture died: Francis Petrarch (Francesco Petrarca). In his countless written works, he sought to transcend the dark atmosphere of the Middle Ages by making room for the individual and reason. He was the first in Europe to devote himself intensively to the study of classical antiquity.

The Canzoniere is one of Petrarch’s most famous works. It is a collection of 366 sonnets and canzones in Italian. They form the basis of our program. The Canzoniere consists of two parts: the first deals with Laura while she was still alive. The second is poignantly dedicated entirely to his unwavering love, even after her death. His love for Laura de Noves, a married woman he met on Good Friday in Avignon in 1327, forms the central theme. Because of her unattainability, this form of love was often considered the truest in the Renaissance. Laura continued to inspire Petrarch throughout his life.

Even today, the poetic sound of this masterful poetry continues to inspire many composers. We selected composers who resided in or traveled to Italy during the 16th century and encountered his poetry there.

Ensemble
The ensemble is led by Adelheid Glatt from the neighboring municipality of Beert (Pepingen) and focuses primarily on Renaissance music. However, they are also happy to expand their repertoire to include Baroque music. The ensemble is always formed according to the program.
Astrid Houthuys from Halle (editor-in-chief of De Standaard) will explain between the pieces what made the love between Petrarch and Laura so special, inspiring Petrarch to write a book of 366 poems, all dedicated to this remarkable woman, Laura.

Consorto Etereo:
Jana Pieters – soprano
Aline Hopchet – recorders and crooked horn
Thomas Langlois – lute, guitar
Liam Fennelly and Adelheid Glatt – viola da gamba
Astrid Houthuys – speaker

Program
While the music of the grand masters of polyphony already captures the imagination, Consorto Etereo aims to add an extra dimension in this program: shedding light on the canzoniere, the voluminous works of Francis Petrarch. The moving story of Petrarch and his muse, Laura, is central to our program.

Tickets: 20€ / 15€ (-18 years)
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Foto ©2025 Igor Sirotinsky

Saturday, November29, 2025

ROSARY SONATAS “MYSTERIES OF LIFE”
CD Release Concert

The enchanting voice of Korean soprano Sojeong Im, who sings these mysteries with music by Schütz, Monteverdi, and contemporaries, transports you to the deepest regions of the human soul.
A concert full of virtuosity, zest for life, and drama.
Not to be missed!

Performances at 4:00 PM and 7:30 PM
Tickets are available from September 15th at www.hildebrandtconsort.org

The year is 1676. H.I.F. Biber was the greatest violin virtuoso in Europe at the time. He experimented wildly, altering the tuning of the violin strings or even crossing them. His Mystery Sonatas, or Rosary Sonatas, are the pinnacle of this: these 15 sonatas paint joyful, sorrowful, and glorious mysteries from the lives of Jesus and Mary.
Madoka Nakamaru (violin) and Wouter Dekoninck (organ) perform in this CD-Release Concert about the human mysteries of life, birth, suffering, and death… and what happens next?

Locaton: Villa Servais
Saturday, November 29, 2025
Performances at 4:00 PM and 7:30 PM
Tickets are available from September 15th at www.hildebrandtconsort.org

Past events

PACKAGE – Around July 5, 2025

World Athletics Meeting

The OEH World Athletics Meeting attracts top athletes from both Belgium and abroad to Halle on July 5, 2025, and is considered one of the highlights of the Belgian athletics calendar. A number of athletes will be staying at Villa Servais. Everyone staying overnight at Villa Servais will receive a bottle of Oude Geuze or a sports drink and can obtain tickets under special conditions.

  • Standard Ticket: €10
    Includes access to the event only. Free seating or standing.
  • Comfort Ticket: €20
    Access to the event + 2 drinks & 1 food voucher at clubhouse ‘t Olympicske + goodie bag.
  • VIP Club Café: €60 – Can be purchased at €45/ticket
    Access to the event + luxury aperitif platter + unlimited drinks + access to the VIP zone + goodie bag.
  • VIP Dinner: €150 – Can be purchased at €125/ticket
    Parking + access to the event + seated four-course dinner + unlimited drinks + access to the VIP zone + goodie bag.

For this package, contact Villa Servais at info@villaservais.be.

Monday, June 23 – Performances at 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM

MAURICE – Maurice Ravel by Revue Blanche

Dear music enthusiast,

Hip hip hooray! Revue Blanche is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a series of new projects filled with music that touches and connects. With great enthusiasm, they are paying tribute to Ravel.

It has been exactly 150 years since Maurice Ravel was born in Ciboure, near the Spanish border. For many seasons, his work has earned a permanent place in our programs, but in this celebratory year, we are explicitly honoring him with two projects dedicated entirely to this grand master. With the chamber music program Maurice, we dive into his world of refinement, rhythmic inventiveness, and timeless beauty.

Location: Villa Servais
Price: €22
Tickets: Click here to reserve via the Villa Servais event shop

Friday, June 6, 2025 – Performance at 7:30 PM

SERVAIS CONCERT 32

Pierre Fontenelle is one of the leading cellists of the new generation. In a short time, he has earned his place on the concert stage, won multiple competitions, and became principal cellist of the Liège Opera and a professor at the Conservatory of Namur.
Çağıl Cansu Şanlıdağ performs across Europe as a pianist and teaches at Near East University in Cyprus.

Pierre regularly performs works by the Halle-born cellist-composer François Servais. On June 6 – Servais’ birthday – two of his duos will be featured on the program. Servais will be accompanied by works from Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and Brahms.

Location: Council Chamber, New City Hall
Tickets: Available via CC ’t Vondel.

Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27 – from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

SPRING TASTING – LA NEBBIA

Come by and enjoy a selection of Italian wines.
A wide range, combining various regions and styles, presented by passionate winemakers.

You are very welcome!

Location: Villa Servais

Sunday, July 6 – Starts at 6:00 PM

ALPHART Pop Experience – Between Radio & Head

Between Radio & Head is a project by Alphart Pop Experience.
Their music is immersive, out of the box, and slightly rebellious.

With Alphonse Bodson (guitar) and Halle native Arthur de Smet (vocals, percussion), a glimpse is offered into the “Weird World” of Thom Yorke (Radiohead, The Smile), along with a Special Tribute to Neil Young.

Arthur is the creative force behind the project and takes on lead vocals and presentation. Alphonse creates the arrangements and provides instrumental support.

Location: Villa Servais
Tickets: €10 (includes a drink)
Click here to reserve via the Villa Servais event shop

Sunday, September 28 – Performances at 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM

Consorto Etereo – Petrarch’s Words Become Music

Francesco Petrarch, a founding figure of humanism, sought to rise above the darkness of the Middle Ages through a focus on the individual and reason. His most famous work, Canzoniere, contains 366 sonnets about his love for Laura, an unattainable woman who inspired him throughout his life. This theme continues to influence composers to this day.

The ensemble Consorto Etereo, led by Adelheid Glatt, presents a program where Petrarch’s poetry and Renaissance music intertwine. With music from the 16th century, the performance adds an extra dimension to the Canzoniere, shedding light on the story of Petrarch and Laura.

Location: Villa Servais
Tickets: €20 / €15 (under 18)
Click here to reserve via the Villa Servais event shop

Saturday, November 29, 2025

ROSARY SONATAS – Mysteries of Life
CD Release Concert

The enchanting voice of Korean soprano Sojeong Im, singing these mysteries with music by Schütz, Monteverdi, and their contemporaries, takes you deep into the realms of the human soul. A concert full of virtuosity, vitality, and drama.
Not to be missed!

The year is 1676. H.I.F. Biber is then Europe’s greatest violin virtuoso. He pushes boundaries by experimenting with violin tuning and even crossing the strings. His Mystery Sonatas or Rosary Sonatas are the pinnacle of this innovation: these 15 sonatas portray joyful, sorrowful, and glorious mysteries from the lives of Jesus and Mary.

Madoka Nakamaru (violin) and Wouter Dekoninck (organ) bring these mysteries to life in this CD release concert, exploring the human journey through life, birth, suffering, death… and what lies beyond.

Location: Villa Servais
Performances at: 4:00 PM and 7:30 PM
Tickets available from September 15 via: www.hildebrandtconsort.org

Previous events

Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 December 2024 – Champagne Promotion

On Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 December 2024, we are organizing the champagne pick-up event.

Orders can be collected while enjoying a snack and a drink at the following times: on Saturday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., and on Sunday between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. On Sunday, there will also be two Christmas concerts.

Sunday 8 December 2024 – 12:00 or 16:00

Christmas Concert by Quatuor Romantique

Quatuor Romantique will perform music by Maurice Ravel and Guillaume Lekeu (a Belgian composer) from the era of Misia (granddaughter of François Servais) and Thevenet.

Tickets: EUR 20 – Click here and reserve your ticket

Saturday 16 November 2024 – 16:00 or 19:30

Living Room Concert with concert organist and composer Wouter Dekoninck and violinist Madoka Nakamaru, in the fine company of Hildebrandt Consort

Imagine yourself for a moment in the Austrian Schloss Esterházy, with sparkling concerti by J. Haydn, his inspiration C. Ph. E. Bach, and works by W. A. Mozart, whose piano and orchestral music will be heard in Wouter’s own transcriptions for string quintet: beautiful music — with a touch of humor — performed by musicians from all over the world. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious Japanese snack from Nonbiri Veggie, the ecological vegetable grower from Dworp (included), along with a drink. In short… an unforgettable evening at Villa Servais.

Wouter Dekoninck – organ solo and artistic direction
Madoka Nakamaru & Ellie Nimeroski – violin
Manuela Bucher – viola
Michel Boulanger – cello
Elise Christiaens – double bass

Practical info
Venue: Villa Servais
Date: 16/11/2024
Times: 16:00 and 19:30
Tickets: €25 (incl. Nonbiri Veggie snack)
Reservations via: www.hildebrandtconsort.org

Friday 18 October 2024 – 8:00 p.m.

Living Room Concert Thevenet by Astrid and Emma Wauters

Tickets: EUR 20 via https://www.vondel.be

As a response to Impressionism with its vague figures, Art Nouveau emerged—clearly inspired by nature, its organic, concrete lines, and also by Japanese art. The style had only a brief moment in the spotlight, and perhaps that’s why it feels to us like an impossible dream — a place where it’s wonderfully pleasant to linger.

Astrid and Emma Wauters will perform music by Thevenet’s contemporaries Gabriel Fauré, Joseph Jongen, and Maurice Ravel, on cello and harp.

Thursday 26 September – 7:00 p.m.

Networking Event in Support of the Halle-based Non-profit Brothers of Solidarity (BOS)

As a business, you can support those in need by purchasing tickets for the BBOS networking event on 26/09 — the full amount goes directly to BOS.

The evening features a keynote speech by Piet Colruyt, who has roots in Halle, and an acoustic performance by the band Kastaar. Enjoy a bite, a drink, and a dinner prepared by the BOS volunteers.

Host Your Concert in a Stylish Acoustic Setting

Would your organization like to host a classical concert, a poetry afternoon, or a theatrical performance? Are you an artist dreaming of treating your audience to your own show in an enchanting setting? In that case, the music hall of Villa Servais is the perfect location.

The 70 m² hall offers exceptional acoustics thanks to its five-meter-high ceilings and coffered floor, and can accommodate 60 seated or 120 standing guests. Concerts up to 85 dB are allowed in accordance with Vlarem II regulations.

The music hall is equipped with four high-quality speakers and excellent Wi-Fi coverage. The reception area also offers space for additional technical equipment.

Feel free to inquire about the possibilities and pricing for renting this unique venue.

Let Your Artwork Speak

Planning to organize your first exhibition? Or does your association want to offer a young artist a platform to showcase their work? At Villa Servais, the music hall provides the ideal and secure setting to present artworks at their very best.

In addition to an authentic 19th-century backdrop and excellent lighting, the hall allows for a highly flexible layout. Thanks to the large windows, Villa Servais is bathed in natural light, adding a true visual advantage to the artworks. Every room in the villa is also equipped with tailored indoor lighting.

Would you prefer to exhibit sculptures in the garden of this beautiful villa? That too is possible — resulting in an extraordinary exhibition in a breathtaking outdoor setting.

Guests of B&B Villa Servais, visitors to the tearoom, and your exhibition’s invitees all have the opportunity to discover your artwork in this unique environment.

Would you like more information about organizing a vernissage or exhibition in the music hall of Villa Servais? Don’t hesitate to contact us — we’re happy to explain the different options available.