Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The Leuven University Harmony Orchestra (LUHO) won 1st place at Italy’s Flicorno d’Oro with 90.21%. Led by Erwin Scheltjens, they impressed with pieces like Olympica.
The Leuven University Harmony Orchestra (LUHO) won first place at the Flicorno d’Oro competition in Italy. The orchestra competed against other top wind and percussion ensembles in the ‘Superiore’ category, which is for advanced orchestras.
LUHO is made up of students and staff from KU Leuven. They performed very well and received a score of 90.21%. The conductor, Erwin Scheltjens, said that the team spirit and friendship of the young musicians helped them succeed. He also said that taking part in this competition is a unique experience for the orchestra.
“Team spirit and friendship produced a wonderful result.”
Erwin Scheltjens, conductor
How did KU Leuven’s LUHO win big at Italy’s Flicorno d’Oro?
The Leuven University Harmony Orchestra (LUHO) performed at the Flicorno d’Oro competition in Italy. The orchestra played a mix of international and local music. One of the pieces they played was “Van Gogh” by German composer Thomas Doss. The orchestra also played “Olympica” by Flemish composer Jan Van der Roost.
According to Erwin Scheltjens, the orchestra chose “Olympica” because they wanted to show off Flemish music to an international audience. The orchestra wanted to play a piece by a well-known Flemish composer. The orchestra showed off its skills and represented its culture on a global stage.
Authorities said the Leuven University Harmony Orchestra (LUHO) will soon perform in Leuven. The orchestra will give 3 performances to mark KU Leuven’s 600th anniversary. The concerts will feature the same music that the orchestra played in Italy. The concerts will also include music that honors the university’s history.
The Flicorno d’Oro competition was part of the Leuven University Harmony Orchestra’s (LUHO) annual concert tour. The tour is a tradition for the orchestra, where they perform and bond as a group. This year, the orchestra traveled to Italy and competed against 4 other wind orchestras.
One of the orchestra’s musicians, student This Augustinus, said that the tour was a wonderful week and that the victory at the Flicorno d’Oro was the highlight. He mentioned that the tour was about more than just performing; it was about growing together as an ensemble and creating lasting memories.
