Antonine University (UA), in collaboration with the Embassy of Belgium in Lebanon, continues Chamber Music Season VIII with a distinctive evening that brings together classical heritage and crossover expression. This concert welcomes Duo Lamell–Matthys for a program that reflects the spirit of dialogue, exploration, and artistic openness that defines the season.

Featuring American-Austrian clarinetist Josef Lamell and Belgian pianist Nathalie Matthys, the concert offers a refined musical journey across the 20th century. Through carefully curated works and original arrangements, the duo presents a program that moves fluidly between tradition and reinvention, highlighting the expressive possibilities of the clarinet–piano repertoire.

Event Details

Audience: Open to the public
Date: Friday, February 13, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Hadat–Baabda Campus, Our Lady of the Seeds Church

About Duo Lamell–Matthys

Founded in 2019, Duo Lamell–Matthys brings together the musical sensibilities of clarinetist Josef Lamell and pianist Nathalie Matthys. Based in Vienna, the duo is known for its innovative programming that bridges classical repertoire and crossover influences. Their performances across Europe and the United States emphasize artistic dialogue, stylistic diversity, and a shared commitment to expanding the boundaries of chamber music.

Program Highlights

On the Shoulders of Giants: Sounds of a Century

• Debussy: First Rhapsody
• Stravinsky: Italian Suite (arr. Lamell/Hsieh)
• Ravel: Prelude From The Tomb of Couperin
• Denisov: Variations on a Theme by Franz Schubert (arr. Lamell)
• Brahms: Clarinet Sonata No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 120

Admission is free, with tickets reserved through the Virgin Ticketing Box Office.