In this episode, Jan Van den Borre, artistic director of MA Festival Brugge, presents his approach to programming one of the oldest early music festivals in the world. We talk about communication, mediation and engagement of the audience, the importance of empathy and respect in relationships with artists, and the challenges raised by today's genre definitions.

CREDITS

guest Jan Van den Borre, MAfestival Brugge

interview & editing Darina Ablogina

production REMA

design Doretta Rinaldi

music

"Ruins"

performed by Pitou and B.O.X.

2020

"Leçons de ténèbres pour le Mercredi saint", François Couperin

performed by Capriola di Gioia, conducted by Bart Naessens

2020

"Don Quichotte chez la Duchesse", Joseph Bodin de Boismortier

performed by Le Concert Spirituel, conducted by Hervé Niquet

2016