Collegium Vocale Gent: Philippe Herreweghe

Philippe Herreweghe founded Collegium Vocale Gent in 1970, dedicated to works by Johann Sebastian Bach and German Baroque music. In 2022, he marks his 75th birthday with a book and a set of masterful images by photographer Stephan Vanfleteren, who accompanied the ensemble to the Collegium Vocale Crete Senesi summer festival in Tuscany. The book includes text contributions from Joep Stapel and Luc De Voogdt on Herreweghe's life and work, and a personal contribution by Herreweghe on Bach and death.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 14 July 2022
Publisher: Cannibal/Hannibal Publishers

Philippe Herreweghe founded Collegium Vocale Gent in 1970, dedicated to works by Johann Sebastian Bach and German Baroque music. The ensemble brought new insights to vocal music and attained world fame within a few short years. In 2022, Philippe Herreweghe celebrates his 75th birthday with a splendid book, looking back at his life and successful career as a conductor. Photographer Stephan Vanfleteren accompanied the ensemble to the Collegium Vocale Crete Senesi summer festival in Tuscany, producing a set of masterful images of the ensemble and its conductor. Religiosity plays a central role in his visual interpretation. The book includes text contributions from Joep Stapel and Luc De Voogdt on Philippe Herreweghe's life and work, as well as a personal contribution by Philippe Herreweghe on Bach and death. Text is available in English and Dutch.

In 1970, Philippe Herreweghe established Collegium Vocale Gent, with a primary focus on the works of Johann Sebastian Bach and German Baroque music. The ensemble introduced groundbreaking perspectives on the performance of Baroque music, particularly in relation to vocal music. Within a remarkably short period, Collegium Vocale Gent achieved global acclaim. As we approach 2022, Philippe Herreweghe celebrates his 75th birthday with a remarkable book that delves into his life and illustrious career as a conductor. Photographer Stephan Vanfleteren accompanied the ensemble to the Collegium Vocale Crete Senesi summer festival in Tuscany, capturing stunning images of the group and its conductor. Religiosity serves as a central theme in Vanfleteren's visual interpretation. The book includes insightful text contributions from Joep Stapel and Luc De Voogdt, who provide an overview of Philippe Herreweghe's life and work, as well as a personal reflection by Philippe Herreweghe on the works of Bach and the concept of death.

Weight: 1100g
Dimension: 285 x 220 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789464366457