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The sound of... Wannes Van de Velde

In 2019, Wannes Van de Velde’s studio was given a place in the museum. Listen here on Spotify to songs by Wannes and by artists who were inspired by him.

'Simply Wannes'

Concert to mark Heritage Day 2021

You can watch and listen to the 'Simply Wannes' concert, which was put together exclusively for the Vleeshuis Music Museum to mark Heritage Day 2021, here.

'Wannes'

Podcast in collaboration with Radio 1

'Café Breughel', 'De Brug van Willebroek', 'Ik wil deze nacht in de straten verdwalen...' Wannes Van de Velde’s work is cut from the same cloth, sharp as a knife and instantly recognisable by its folksy rhythms and colourful language.

Inside Wannes' Study

Wannes Van de Velde’s study

We have set up Wannes Van de Velde’s study in our temporary offices at 9 Gildekamersstraat in Antwerp. You can look inside through the window facing the street. Alongside musical instruments, you’ll see his books, rod puppets, photographs, drawings and paintings. But also sheet music and song lyrics in his own handwriting. Neatly arranged as if Wannes might walk into his study at any moment.

Table piano by Kadel

Bart Houtgraaf & his company Andriessen Pianos-Vleugels (Haarlem) are restoring Kadel's table piano on behalf of the museum.

Carillon Concerts

Sound in the city? That must be the carillon!

Our city carillonneurs Koen Van Assche and Liesbeth Janssens play the carillon throughout the year. In this way, they keep the tradition alive. 

A new harpsichord for Museum Vleeshuis

Instrument maker Bas Neelen is building a playable harpsichord for Museum Vleeshuis based on the example of a Flemish Masterpiece from the museum's collection: a 1615 harpsichord by Antwerp-based maker Andreas Ruckers. It is the very first time this more than 400 year-old instrument will be reproduced.

Museum Vleeshuis supports craftsmanship

Thinking hands at work

We support craftsmanship by securing, documenting, protecting and encouraging instrument making. Together with makers and musicians, we create instruments and music. That way, our precious musical heritage stays alive.

Who were the Duartes?

Who were the members of the Duarte family? What was their profession? Who did they know? What role did their Jewish roots play? And what did music mean to them? Find out here.

The music room of Gaspar Duarte

At the Snijders&Rockoxhuis, you can discover a music room that brings the sound of 17th-century Antwerp back to life.