The young and dynamic Etesiane orchestra is based in Brussels, Belgium. Like the etesian wind, that appears in specific periods of the year as a warm and powerful breeze, being linked to this project-based orchestra, as an audience member, orchestra musician, or other, warms your heart.

The orchestra at its core, consisting of 10 to 15 string players, aims to make classical music more accessible by creating links between the music of the past and the music of today. We believe that connecting classical music of the past with living composers and artists, make for exciting and new possibilities.

Depending on the project, the orchestra can also bring larger groups of 70-80 musicians together, who share a common aspiration: to use music as a means of connection and to bring positive energy to everyone around us. The musicians have performed with major musical institutions in Belgium, such as the Belgian National Orchestra, the Monnaie orchestra, the Opéra Royal de Wallonie, the Flanders Opera, the Liège Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Brussels Philharmonic.

Since its founding in 2021, the Etesiane orchestra has played over 50 musical projects, and its debut album “Missa Brevis” will be released in May 2026 under the Cypres label. For an overview of the 2024-2025 activities, you can check out the activity report.

Staff

General manager
Gabriel Hollander

Production
Manon D’Hermy, Lucía Alonso

Administration
Muriel Hollander

Website
Ruben De Smet