UUR KULtUUR

For many years now, the UUR KULtUUR programme has presented free cultural events to the university’s students and staff, with other interested people most welcome as well. Unless otherwise stated, programmes are always on Wednesday nights at 9:00 p.m.

Programme first semester academic year 2007-2008

September 26, 4:00 p.m. - 10.00 p.m.   UUR KULtUUR

Student Welcome 4:00 p.m.: free LOKO concert with Billie King 7:00 p.m.: free Opening K.U.Leuven Culture Hour with MILOW 4:00 p.m. - 10.00 p.m.: continuous info-market K.U.Leuven, KHLeuven, the Lemmens Institute, and the city of Leuven are treating every student to the Student Welcome in the city park, and we get off to a flying start with the LOKO concert. At 7:00 p.m., it’s MILOW’s turn, a singer-songwriter from Leuven. In 2004, he made it to the finals of Humo’s Rock Rally. Since then, he has captured Studio Brussel’s radio programme De Afrekening (The Countdown) and topped the Belgian music charts with songs such as ‘You Don’t Know’. From 4:00 p.m. till 10.00 p.m., you can wander around the info-market, where you can gather all information concerning the cultural season in Leuven and surroundings. You will also find all sorts of practical information about student life in Leuven. Leuven city park, Tiensestraat

October 10, 9:00 p.m.   UUR KULtUUR

‘Bharata Natyam’ – South-Indian dance by Antonia Volodina Bharata Natyam emerged from centuries-old South-Indian temple dancing. It is characterized by a harmonious combination of sculptural poses, fluid movements, rhythmic footwork, and sublime expression. Dancer Antonia Volodina was already initiated into Bharata Natyam by the age of five, and has mastered all facets of this refined form of dance and theatre. Especially for UUR KULtUUR (K.U.Leuven Culture Hour), Antonia will be accompanied live by percussionists from the ‘Nandi Taalaavaadhya Academy’ of Bangalore. Pieter De Somer Auditorium, Debériotstraat 24

October 17, 9:00 p.m.   UUR KULtUUR

Concert Bl!ndman [4x4]sax – Live musical accompaniment for silent comedy film Bl!ndman [4x4]sax plays live along with the silent film ‘Steamboat Bill Jr.’ from the unforgettable comic Buster Keaton. Eric Sleichim’s soundtrack lets no valve or sound go undisturbed in blowing new life into this hilarious but tender cinematic tale of impossible love. In cooperation with the Festival of Flanders Flemish-Brabant Het Depot, Martelarenplein 12

October 24, 9:00 p.m.   UUR KULtUUR

Extra UUR KULtUUR with Prize Winners from the Queen Elisabeth Competition Youth Concert for Under-26 In past years, countless prize winners of the Queen Elisabeth Competition have trod the UUR KULtUUR stage. This year, we unite winners of the three competition disciplines in one unique concert: the Moldavian mezzo-soprano Diana Axentii (fifth prize Singing 2004), the Italian pianist Roberto Giordano (fourth prize Piano 2003), and the Chinese violist Feng Ning (fifth prize Violin 2001). With works of Berio and Berlioz, among others, this will undoubtedly be a moving musical feast. In cooperation with the Elisabethiade Leuven and the Queen Elisabeth Competition Pieter De Somer Auditorium, Debériotstraat 24

November 7, 1.00 p.m. and 9.00 p.m. (repeat)   UUR KULtUUR

Dance with Cristina Blanco ‘cUADRADO_fLECHA_pERSONA qUE cORRE’ The Spanish choreographer Cristina Blanco created her first solo ‘cUADRADO_fLECHA_pERSONA qUE cORRE’ in 2004. Ever since, this innovative performance has visited a number of leading international festivals. Now, you have the chance to see this inventive gem at UUR KULtUUR. Step into the spacious set built from pictograms, clothing labels, and signs found in buildings or public transportation. All these images are codes that confront us daily. Cristina Blanco brings the conventions of these functional representations to the surface. From an ironic perspective, she tackles the problem of social conditioning: the universal legibility of logos seems problematic, to say the least.  She fashions fictional and realistic house, garden, and kitchen semiotics into an unpredictable performance with a hilarious climax. In cooperation with STUK STUK Studio, Naamsestraat 96

November 21, 9:00 p.m.   UUR KULtUUR

Stijn and the Stars / Stijn Meuris on astronomy We bet that shortly you will think of Stijn Meuris when you look at the heavens. The man from the group Monza has been enthused by the universe since he was a kid. He will conduct you to his favourite space. With a star among the stars. Performance in Dutch. Maria-Theresiacollege, Grote Aula, St.-Michielsstraat 6

December 12, 9:00 p.m.   UUR KULtUUR

‘Confrontations’ Wim Hendericxk and the Slagwerkensemble Conservatorium Amsterdam With ‘Confrontations’, composer Wim Henderickx wants to enter into the confrontation between non-Western and Western percussion. African rhythm and dance are the source of his inspiration. Originally composed in Burkina Faso in 2003, the Slagwerkensemble Conservatorium Amsterdam is performing its version of ‘Confrontations’ for UUR KULtUUR. Two master drummers and two choruses, each with four percussionists, will give their all. It promises to be a challenging confrontation and a melding of two cultures. Pieter De Somer Auditorium, Debériotstraat 24

January 9, 9:00 p.m.   UUR KULtUUR

CramHOUR KULtUUR – Comedy Shorts UUR KULtUUR is cooperating with International Shortfilmfestival to bring a colourful selection of comedy film shorts. The ideal relaxation during cram period! Pieter De Somer Auditorium, Debériotstraat 24