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Nuit des Choeurs Nuit des Choeurs is a one-of-a-kind event hosted annually in the ruins of the abbey of Villers-la-Ville, a charming municipality in Walloon-Brabant. The only choir festival in Belgium, this promenade concert offers two nights of entertainment, with six superb professional choirs singing throughout the evening. This year, the event takes place on 25 and 26 August. “This is the only time when the beautiful abbey opens at night and is lit up,” enthuses director Benoît Meurens. “The idea began in 2000 when I was asked to create an event in the abbey ruins using light and beautiful choral music.” Six different professional choirs perform four times throughout the evening. Each choir sings for 20 minutes at the same time, across different stages. At the end, all the singers (around 150) come together for a grand finale, with a fireworks display afterwards. “There’s a magic in it with thousands of spectators stopping to listen in awe. There isn’t a sound apart from the choirs singing,” says Meurens.
TEXT: LIDIJA LIEGIS | PHOTOS: NUIT DES CHOEURS
Over the two nights, around 25,000 people attend. The repertoire covers classical, Celtic, sacred and polyphonic music. Food and drinks are available across the site, including cheeses and specialty beers. Umbrellas are provided in case adverse weather strikes. Tickets start at 31 euros, going up to 141 euros for a VIP place; this includes access to a VIP buffet with an open bar serving champagne and other alcohols, as well as a private dining area. www.nuitdeschoeurs.be
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