The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in Concert - #1 2026

This concert brings the first symphony by Johan de Meij, inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien's epic, to the stage. The five-movement work introduces characters like Gandalf and Gollum, and evokes places such as the Elvish wood of Lothlórien.

Attendees can expect a rich orchestral experience that blends programmatic storytelling with formal musical interest. The symphony, which won the Sudler Composition Award in 1989, has been recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra and others.

Set in the Forest venue in Brussels, this performance offers a unique opportunity to hear a celebrated piece of concert band literature that has gained worldwide acclaim.