A critical look at Big Pharma with a boundary-pushing musical answer on harp. How unique can a Sunday morning be?
Ruben Mersch studied philosophy and biology at Ghent University. After a career in the pharmaceutical industry, he resolutely chose writing and journalism. He has written three books about the blind spots in our thinking, was a columnist for De Standaard and, as a correspondent for De Correspondent, followed the ins and outs of the pharmaceutical industry for many years.
Remy van Kesteren is a Dutch harpist and composer who continually pushes the boundaries of his instrument. Hailed by The New York Times as a “brilliant harpist”, he began his career as an internationally acclaimed classical harpist, performing in major concert halls and festivals around the world. Over time, he developed his own musical language, where classical traditions, pop influences, electronics and cinematic soundscapes meet. With his recent project Leave What You Know, he takes a new step in that search. For the first time, he writes his own lyrics and works with various vocalists, while combining the harp with guitars, drums and electronics.
As always, Rashif El Kaoui is our guiding shepherd. He is supported by the regular band members Andy Willems, Louise van den Heuvel and Bert Peyffers.
The Elfurenmis series is a co-production by De VELINX and B-Classic and is made possible thanks to the support of Flanders, the players of the National Lottery and the City of Tongeren-Borgloon.
