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Exciting news for music lovers in Spain! Johan Famaey is thrilled to announce his first visit to the country with a captivating performance at Palau de la Música in Barcelona on 3 February 2025. After his immensely successful sold-out World Piano Day concerts in Antwerp last Spring, anticipation is running high for this upcoming event. Not only that, Johan Famaey will perform with special guest, the amazingly gifted violinist from Madrid, Marina Martín Maldonado and a choir!
Tickets are expected to be in high demand, so don't hesitate – be notified today and prepare for an unforgettable evening of musical brilliance! Tickets will be available in August!
A master of minimalist piano compositions, Johan Famaey has captivated audiences around the world with his emotive soundscapes and evocative melodies. Trained in the classical tradition, Famaey's music transcends genres, drawing listeners into a world of beauty and introspection. His works have garnered widespread acclaim, earning him recognition as one of the most innovative composers of his generation.
Famaey's musical journey has been marked by a series of groundbreaking releases, including "Moon Touch" (2020), "Stories" (2021), "3022" (2022), and his latest release, "Rain" (2024). Each release showcases his unique blend of classical elegance and contemporary sensibility, leaving a lasting impression on all who hear it.
Critics and fans alike praise Famaey's ability to create immersive sonic landscapes that transport listeners to another realm. His compositions are a testament to the power of music to evoke emotion and inspire introspection. With each performance, Famaey invites audiences to embark on a journey of self-discovery, guided by the ethereal beauty of his music.
Join Johan Famaey at Palau de la Música for an enchanting evening of music that will linger in your heart and mind long after the final notes fade away. Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of this extraordinary composer live on stage.
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Johan Famaey Biography
Johan Famaey, is a Belgian pianist, yangqin player and award winning composer.
Since 2023 he is the music director of the World Piano Day Festival which took place for the 1st time place on March 29th in the reputed concert hall Amuz Antwerp.
Johan Famaey has performed in China and Europe, solo and with orchestra. Some highlights include in 2008 his first performance with the Qingdao Symphony Orchestra in the then newly-built Grand Theater in Beijing and most recently in 2023 he performed with conductor Dirk Brossé in Amuz, Antwerp.
Famaey is also an award-winning composer, whose works include musical, song cycli, piano solo, chamber music and symphonic pieces.
Famaey masters many composition styles but throughout his compositions shine Chinese elements, which are obvious since he lived in Qingdao, China. Johan Famaey knows the Chinese instruments very well and performs also on the yangqin, a Chinese classical hammered dulcimer. His repertoire includes works for Chinese instruments such as erhu, pipa, yangqin, guzheng and xiao.
This has led to commissions by The Silk String Quartet (UK), Tangram (UK) and the Embassy of China in Belgium (China) with his works being performed in London, Oxford, Cambridge, Chongqing, …
Johan Famaey composes mainly classical, neo-classical music in a cinematic atmosophere. Since 2020 he released singles and albums as a token of his musical style.
Famaey has collaborated for his music with lyricist Helen Grant (UK), lyricist Mariana Roque (BR) , pipa virtuose Dr. Cheng Yu (UK - CH) , vocalist Charlotte Campion (BE), Art designer Victoria Moré (MX), Budapest Scoring Orchestra (BG), photographer Juan Ceballos (SP), ballet choreographer Eline Verstraeten (BE), concert violinist Marina Martín Maldonado (SP) and maestro conductor Dirk Brossé (BE).
Famaey won the important Verdi Hallmark and Cantabile Piano Composition contests in 2019.
Johan Famaey views it as his mission to bring people together from different cultures and walks of life through music.
Since 2023 he is the Music Director of The World Piano Day Festival in Antwerp.
Read MoreSince 2023 he is the music director of the World Piano Day Festival which took place for the 1st time place on March 29th in the reputed concert hall Amuz Antwerp.
Johan Famaey has performed in China and Europe, solo and with orchestra. Some highlights include in 2008 his first performance with the Qingdao Symphony Orchestra in the then newly-built Grand Theater in Beijing and most recently in 2023 he performed with conductor Dirk Brossé in Amuz, Antwerp.
Famaey is also an award-winning composer, whose works include musical, song cycli, piano solo, chamber music and symphonic pieces.
Famaey masters many composition styles but throughout his compositions shine Chinese elements, which are obvious since he lived in Qingdao, China. Johan Famaey knows the Chinese instruments very well and performs also on the yangqin, a Chinese classical hammered dulcimer. His repertoire includes works for Chinese instruments such as erhu, pipa, yangqin, guzheng and xiao.
This has led to commissions by The Silk String Quartet (UK), Tangram (UK) and the Embassy of China in Belgium (China) with his works being performed in London, Oxford, Cambridge, Chongqing, …
Johan Famaey composes mainly classical, neo-classical music in a cinematic atmosophere. Since 2020 he released singles and albums as a token of his musical style.
Famaey has collaborated for his music with lyricist Helen Grant (UK), lyricist Mariana Roque (BR) , pipa virtuose Dr. Cheng Yu (UK - CH) , vocalist Charlotte Campion (BE), Art designer Victoria Moré (MX), Budapest Scoring Orchestra (BG), photographer Juan Ceballos (SP), ballet choreographer Eline Verstraeten (BE), concert violinist Marina Martín Maldonado (SP) and maestro conductor Dirk Brossé (BE).
Famaey won the important Verdi Hallmark and Cantabile Piano Composition contests in 2019.
Johan Famaey views it as his mission to bring people together from different cultures and walks of life through music.
Since 2023 he is the Music Director of The World Piano Day Festival in Antwerp.
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