Wouter Lenaerts

Fabella

Fabella was commissioned by the 'Koninklijke Harmonie Sint-Cecilia Kuringen' (the Royal Concert Band 'St. Cecilia' Kuringen) on the occasion of its 100-year anniversary. The opening performance took place during the jubilee concert on 17 May 2008 under the direction of Jos Cuppens in the Hasselt Theatre. The composition tells the 'story' of a long musical history and, with a series of impressions, memories and flashbacks, delves into the rich past of the Royal Concert Band 'St. Cecilia' Kuringen. From the very beginning, the concert band has been under the direction of a Cuppens family descendant. This three-generation long alliance is reflected in the musical translation of the names 'Cuppens' and 'Kuringen'; both of these themes repeatedly appear as the leitmotiv throughout the composition. 1908. An impressionist melody takes us on a trip through time and paints a provincial picture of Kuringen exactly as it was a century ago. Unsuspecting and full of expectation, the concert band stands on the edge of the 20th Century. A new era is upon us... Wars are fought, science discovers its power, and the arts branch off into a wide variety of forms... 'Fabella' travels through this exciting time and, with a touch of nostalgia, already looks forward to the future...