Tom De Cock, programmer of the festival, indicated that the organization will continue to work to give classical music a fresh, modern twist. “Classical music is not on a dead track, but we have to work hard to keep people with us and surprise them. We want to put people in contact with classical music and contemporary art, especially young people, and pull them back to our halls, “says De Cock.
Festival Kortrijk tries to find the balance between traditional classical music and contemporary styles, but broadens its horizon by integrating other music genres. The festival is known for its guts and willingness to go out new directions, which makes it a maverick in the classical music landscape.