KU Leuven Kortrijk is organizing a series of lectures in the lead-up to the Kortrijk Festival 2026. Various speakers will explore artistic paths that intersect classical music, philosophy, and performance.
On February 3, Femke Gyselinck will discuss "Torment of Hearts": how loneliness connects baroque, romantic, and modern classical music.
https://puc.kuleuven.be/nl/opleiding/klassieke_muziek-jynokgo90zgd4are/
On Sunday, January 24, 2026, Cherish Menzo and Jennifer Piasecki will engage in a public conversation about well-being and collaboration as part of PuSh Festival, Vancouver, Canada.
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With the support of Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels
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With the support of Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels
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Seriously Curious #5: neurology & movement
Talks inspired by KU Leuven at Concertgebouw Brugge
Neuroscientist and choreographer in conversation
Everyone claims that exercise is good for the brain, but what does that actually mean? Dance in Brugge Maker Femke Gyselinck experiences first-hand what exercise does to the body and the mind. Neuroscientist Jolien Gooijers then gives us an academic explanation of the obvious. Under the smooth guidance of Koen Fillet, these two complement each other's – and our own – knowledge.
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