I Solisti Del Vento

i solisti del vento played its first concert in february 1988 as ‘die harmonie’, a part of the former ‘nieuw belgisch kamerorkest’. in 1996 the ensemble became an independent and professional organization under the enthusiastic leadership of artistic and executive director francis pollet. in the past twenty-five years the ensemble grew into a formation that matches the international top in the field of (chamber) music for wind ensemble. since 1999 i solisti del vento has been in residence at the royal flemish conservatoire antwerp, housed on the premises of the international arts campus desingel. the ensemble prides itself on its stylistic versatility allowing the implementation of a diverse repertoire of musical genres and styles in a thoughtful manner. this grounded approach gives the ensemble an artistic flexibility found in five artistic pillars: the promotion of the great masterworks; an interest in the historical performance practice; a presence in music theatre and opera; a th