Tim Burton’s Universe by La Chapelle Sauvage

Welcome to the fantastical worlds of Tim Burton! We invite you on a journey through the music that made them unforgettable. From the shimmering wonder of Alice in Wonderland to the festive magic of The Nightmare Before Christmas, from the haunting lyricism of Edward Scissorhands to the eccentric brilliance of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory — this concert immerses you in the soundscapes that shaped Burton’s unique cinematic universe. At the heart of it all is the music of Danny Elfman, Burton’s lifelong collaborator and one of the most distinctive film composers of our time. Elfman’s music blends playfulness with menace, tenderness with grandeur — a perfect mirror of Burton’s visual imagination. Alongside Elfman, highlights include unforgettable moments from Corpse Bride, the cult favourite Beetlejuice, the gothic sweep of Batman, and the razor-sharp drama of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. During this performance, La Chapelle Sauvage brings Burton’s worlds to life in unique arrangements. Expect soaring melodies, bold instrumental colours, and an atmosphere that shifts in an instant — from the macabre to the magical, from the intimate to the epic. This is not just a soundtrack concert — it is a live theatrical experience. The mysterious magic of the concert will be created through the connection between the musicians, the surrounding architecture, the lighting and the music itself. Feel as if you are stepping inside a Tim Burton movie itself! The concert is organised by the creative agency RED EVENTS & Distribution Ltd., known for producing exceptional cultural experiences in historic mansions, on rooftops, in greenhouses, and in some of the most atmospheric venues across Europe, the United Kingdom, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and beyond. Their repertoire also includes a distinctive collection of candlelit concerts and fully immersive performances combining video art and sound. PERFORMERS 🎻 La Chapelle Sauvage La Chapelle Sauvage is an artistic house with many rooms. It saw light by the impulse of the Belgian conductor Karel De Wilde as a teamwise and international initiative of young professional musicians coming from all over the world. What gathered them is a wild and untameable musical ambition with a contemporary, critical and reflective attitude. Karel De Wilde is a versatile artist. He studied piano, organ, harpsichord and double bass at a young age, and then organ, music theory and orchestral conducting at the Royal Conservatories of Ghent and Mons. His compositions were successfully created internationally and he performed in the presence of many prominent European personalities. It was Karel's arrangement of the Belgian National Anthem that was selected and performed in Brussels by the National Orchestra of Croatia in the presence of the European heads of government on the day of their accession to the EU. Karel is regarded as one of Belgium's most promising new conductors and is a welcome artistic partner of numerous artists and cultural organisations. This is evidenced by the successful collaborations with La Chapelle Sauvage, Red Events, An Pierlé, Podium Nieuw Talent, Davidsfonds, Beauraing Festival of Sacred Music, Festival van Vlaanderen, German Quality Entertainment, Rusanda Panfili and many others. In addition to a large classical repertoire, La Chapelle Sauvage gladly ventures into various projects in multiple styles. Notwithstanding the solid core, their instrumentation continually modifies according to the repertoire which contains a wide variety of chamber music as well as works for symphony orchestra and regularly collaborates with choirs and international soloists. Ever in search for a creative and responsible performance, hereby using the knowledge and techniques which are known to us today. Join us and experience the creative energy and passion that drives our team to bring music to life in unforgettable ways! PROGRAMME • The Batman Theme • The Joker’s Poem • Corpse Bride • The Addams Family Theme • Wednesday Main Titles • Jack’s Lament • Ice Dance • The Piano Duet • Jenny’s Theme • Johanna • Mike Teavee • Descent Into Mystery • Remains Of The Day • Love Theme • Making Christmas • Augustus Loop • Birth Of a Penguin • Proposal (Alice’s Theme) • What’s This? • Edward Scissorhands • Beetlejuice • Alice’s Theme *Please note that the programme is subject to changes Bienvenue dans les mondes fantastiques de Tim Burton ! Nous vous invitons à un voyage à travers la musique qui les a rendus inoubliables. De l’éclat merveilleux de Alice au pays des merveilles à la magie festive de L’Étrange Noël de monsieur Jack, de la poésie envoûtante d’Edward aux mains d’argent à l’excentricité brillante de Charlie et la chocolaterie — ce concert vous plonge dans les paysages sonores qui ont façonné l’univers cinématographique unique de Burton. Au cœur de cette aventure se trouve la musique de Danny Elfman, le collaborateur de toujours de Burton et l’un des compositeurs de musique de film les plus singuliers de notre époque. La musique d’Elfman mêle espièglerie et menace, tendresse et grandeur — reflet parfait de l’imagination visuelle de Burton. Aux côtés d’Elfman, le programme met également à l’honneur des moments inoubliables des Noces funèbres, du film culte Beetlejuice, de l’élan gothique de Batman, ainsi que du drame ciselé de Sweeney Todd : le diabolique barbier de Fleet Street. Pendant ce spectacle, La Chapelle Sauvage donne vie aux univers de Burton à travers des arrangements uniques. Attendez-vous à des mélodies envoûtantes, à des couleurs instrumentales audacieuses et à une atmosphère qui bascule en un instant — du macabre au merveilleux, de l’intime à l’épique. Ce n’est pas seulement un concert de musiques de film — c’est une expérience théâtrale en direct. La magie mystérieuse du concert naît de la connexion entre les musiciens, l’architecture du lieu, la lumière et la musique elle-même. Ayez l’impression d’entrer dans un film de Tim Burton ! Le concert est organisé par RED EVENTS & Distribution Ltd., un producteur international d’événements culturels reconnu pour la création d’expériences singulières dans des lieux à l’atmosphère unique et à l’architecture remarquable, des églises, cathédrales et demeures historiques aux rooftops, serres et autres espaces atypiques à travers l’Europe, le Royaume-Uni, l’Azerbaïdjan, la Géorgie et au-delà. Son portfolio comprend également des concerts aux chandelles et des spectacles immersifs et multisensoriels associant musique live, design sonore et art visuel.ARTISTES 🎻La Chapelle Sauvage La Chapelle Sauvage est née sous l'impulsion du jeune chef d'orchestre belge Karel De Wilde. Il s’agit d’un ensemble international de jeunes musiciens professionnels venant de partout dans le monde. Ce qui les a réunis et ce qui les caractérise, c’est une ambition musicale sauvage et indomptable doublée d'une attitude contemporaine, critique et réflexive. Outre un vaste répertoire classique, ils osent également se lancer dans divers projets de styles très variés.