Music heritage walk through Antwerp

Stadsklanken is a heritage walk that guides you past places that played an important role in the musical history of the city of Antwerp. Some have retained their original state, such as the iconic building of the Flemish Opera. Others have become completely unrecognizable: did you know, for example, that the conservatory used to be located at Sint-Jacobsmarkt? Via your smartphone, you get explanations, historical photos and sound clips for each point, all carefully collected by our experts. This way you can enjoy a walk through the center of Antwerp, while being surprised by the rich music history of the city.

Concise bibliography:
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- 'Inhuldiging van den nieuwen Schouwburg der Vlaamsche Opera'. In: Het Handelsblad, October 18, 1907, jg. 63 no. 246, p. 1.
- Mallems, A. (1985). '150 years of Bourla: The history of a theater monument.' Etcetera, 3/9: 48-50.
- Persoons, G. (ed.) (1998) Koninklijk Vlaams Conservatorium Antwerpen / 1898 - School Conservatorium Hogeschool - 1998 / Tradition and renewal. Antwerp: University College Antwerp Department of Dramatic Arts, Music & Dance.
- Scheck, M. (2011). '114 years of Antwerp music history: zoo concerts 1897-2011.' Newsletter 96 Study Center for Flemish Music January 2011.
- Verhoeven, P. (2011), À propos Benoit: on a walk with a great Antwerp artist. Brasschaat: Pandaro Publishers NV.
- Vlaamse Opera (1990). Flanders Opera: from the foundations to the temple. Brussels: King Baudouin Foundation.

📏 3.3 km
🕑 40 min
📍 Antwerp Zoo
🏁 Museum Vleeshuis | Sound of the City