Flat Earth Society Orchestra: 25th anniversary tour THE ONE
November 05, 2024
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Walter Hall
80 Queens Park
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80 Queens Park
The Flat Earth Society Orchestra (FES) mixes the rich Northwest European brass band tradition with oddball topsy-turvy creativity. Taking Belgian whimsy to a logical, irresistible extreme FES straddles the border between multi-color surrealism and savvy skill. Composer, reed player, producer and bandleader Peter Vermeersch, co-piloted by pianist and composer Peter Vandenberghe, have shaped their 15-piece orchestra into one of the most productive and thrilling bands of its kind. While Flat Earth Society’s compositions and arrangements betray 20th century traditions—from jazz to rock, exotica and contemporary music—they embody a decidedly forward-looking 21st century spirit. Quick-witted, effortlessly eccentric and always on the lookout for new challenges, Flat Earth Society is that rare beast: a constantly evolving orchestra that is most in its natural environment at a live show. This performance of the Flat Earth Society celebrates the band’s 25th anniversary!
Programme
FES is touring North America with their new album THE ONE, combined with a wide and wild selection of previous material from the FES planet, a musical universe without boundaries or idiomatic rules. Unreliable, but generous. challenging but instantly recognizable. Mostly instrumental, never speechless, always welcoming.
Line-up:
Gert-Jan Dreessen, drums
Peter Vandenberghe, piano & keyboads
Kristof Roseeuw, double bass
Maarten Flamand, guitar
Wim Segers, vibraphone
Bart Maris, trumpet
Jon Birdsong, trumpet
Peter Delannoye, trombone
Marc Meeuwissen, trombone
Berlinde Deman, tuba
Peter Vermeersch, (bass)clarinet & electronix
Martí Melià, (bass)clarinet
Bruno Vansina, bariton sax & fluit
Sylvain Debaisieux, alto sax
Michel Mast, tenor sax
Visit the Flat Earth Society Orchestra.
Gert-Jan Dreessen, drums
Peter Vandenberghe, piano & keyboads
Kristof Roseeuw, double bass
Maarten Flamand, guitar
Wim Segers, vibraphone
Bart Maris, trumpet
Jon Birdsong, trumpet
Peter Delannoye, trombone
Marc Meeuwissen, trombone
Berlinde Deman, tuba
Peter Vermeersch, (bass)clarinet & electronix
Martí Melià, (bass)clarinet
Bruno Vansina, bariton sax & fluit
Sylvain Debaisieux, alto sax
Michel Mast, tenor sax
Visit the Flat Earth Society Orchestra.
Ticket Prices: $10 (all ages)
University of Toronto students with a valid T-Card are admitted free at the door (space permitting, some exceptions apply). No ticket reservation necessary.
University of Toronto students with a valid T-Card are admitted free at the door (space permitting, some exceptions apply). No ticket reservation necessary.