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The sound of... the Vleeshuis musicians

Some of the musicians we collaborate with are ambassadors of our playable instruments. In this playlist, you can hear them performing with other musicians.

The sound of... harpsichords

A playlist based on 17th- and 18th-century harpsichords from Antwerp. Listen here to recordings of instruments from our own and other collections.

The sound of... The Duarte family

The Duarte family was one of the most musical families in Antwerp in the 17th-century. This playlist introduces you to their music.

The sound of... Antwerp's churches

What music was played in the churches of Antwerp in the 17th and 18th centuries? You'll find out in this playlist.

The sound of... Antwerp

Antwerp faced economic headwinds in the 18th century. But music could still be heard. Listen here to the soundtrack of a city in crisis.

Four carillon bells by Joris Dumery

Three bells for the Antwerp city carillon, one for the abbot of St. Michael's Abbey.

Great bass recorder

The musical instrument for soft, haunting sounds

ThisĀ great bass recorderĀ is unique: it is the only preserved example in the world.

Hand and foot keyboard

A new carillon keyboard for the extension of the city carillon in 1751.

Two harpsichords by Andreas Ruckers

A luxury instrument

Two rare harpsichords, and two of the most authentic of their kind.

Orida alarm bell

"I am called the terrible one."

The Orida alarm bell was cast in 1316 by Gerard of Liege and is the oldest fire bell in Antwerp.