Redefining The Class Of Events
A welcoming and inspiring space for professional and private events and meetings
purpose
In the heart of Antwerp, within walking distance of the historical centre, the new culture and concert space ‘Beaujean’ offers a moment of beauty and serenity.
The fantastic acoustics and phenomenal Steinway piano (carefully selected by pianist Aaron Wajnberg) provide the perfect recipe for a chamber music concert or ‘Liederabend’.
Besides striving for artistic excellence, ‘Beaujean’ also aims to be approachable for a wide audience. We want to offer both established musicians and young emerging talents stage opportunities. A house and a home for musicians and audiences.
Reputable performing organisations such as Antwerp LiedFest & Arte Amanti are among our permanent partners.
Besides the strong musical offer, Beaujean also focuses on other art forms.
You can come and discover several masterpieces by Marie-Jo Lafontaine, one of the most respected Belgian artists.
At Beaujean, Art is central. We would be delighted to invite you to experience this unique atmosphere together.
EVENTS
RECITAL Peter Ickx (Contratenor), Marco Scolastra (Piano)
Peter Ickx & Marco Scolastra Monteverdi, Beethoven, Rossini
Organised by: Antwerp LiedFest
October 12, 2024
8:00 PM
Ticket : 20€, Kid (12-20yr): 12€
BEN ROELS PIANORECITAL
Debussy, Chopin & Liszt
Organised by: Antwerp LiedFest
November 8, 2024
8:00 PM
Ticket : 25€, Student: 15€
ARTIOM SHISHKOV SOLO Violin RECITAL
Laureate Queen Elisabeth Competition
Prelude by Rising Star Regina Vanhecke
Organised by: Arte Amanti
November 29, 2024
8:00 PM
Ticket : 20€
Space for rental
Facilities rental
Foyer
Above the Agora is a foyer. This foyer is the meeting place for musicians, artists, conference participants, sponsors and organizers. There is also enough space to receive 75 people for coffee breaks and walking dinners.
Piano
The Steinway & Sons B-211 is regarded worldwide as the most perfect grand piano. The balance, based on all aspects and standards related to quality, is truly astonishing. The rich range of nuances and its sound with inner soul make the B-211 a top model. The exceptional joy of playing a Steinway extends to anyone who shares a passion for music and has a soft spot for exquisite craftsmanship and durability. The Steinway & Sons was handpicked by Aaron Wajnberg
Boardroom
Beaujean offers a complete office experience, with all the functionalities of a modern office space. The boardroom functions as a fully equipped meeting room for 12 people with a 4K presentation screen.
our services
Cultural Events
A venue rich in history that has been equipped with the best technologies
Corporate Events
Organising corporate event with a unique and modern setting
Corporate Meetings
Meeting rooms up to 10 people with modern facilities
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About Us
Beaujean is a multifunctional space. The IT company Pau has its headquarters there. As part of ‘People First’, Anthony and Paule Iudicello Peeters designed the space as a special workplace. A space where people like to come together, be inspired and be creative and where they can work quietly.
Due to the extensiveness of the meeting rooms, Beaujean also offers external companies the opportunity to hold meetings in this special setting. Due to its central location in the city, the Beaujean is also very accessible by public transport and by car.
Beaujean also has excellent acoustics, high spaces and open accessibility. It is a welcoming and inspiring space for professional and private events. It is particularly suitable for song and chamber concerts followed by a reception.
Designed as a venue to highlight the arts and serve the community.. Both beautiful and practical, Beaujean offers flexible and diverse rental options.
History
This neoclassical mansion has been included in the inventory of immovable heritage. The house was designed by master builder L. Van Opstal. The house is part of an authentic row of mansions on the Frankrijklei, whose 19th-century streetscape has never been so well and completely preserved as here. The house is an example of the typical buildings that were built in the 1860s and 1870s on the new plots that were built along the Frankrijklei. The mansion was transformed in 1919-20 by the sisters Marie and Jeanne Beaujean into “Hotel Carlton”, a family pension with about 25 rooms and a ballroom. In 1926-27, the Crédit Colonial et Commercial bank had the building adapted and expanded into an office building.
Recently, a large-scale and unique renovation was carried out in which 7 apartments and 1 penthouse were renewed: Beaujean Residence. The design by M2 architects gives the historic building a contemporary and stylish character. Various authentic elements are preserved. This is immediately apparent in the entrance hall with its moldings and marble floors. Graceful French balconies, ceilings up to 5 meters high and parquet in every room give the property an exclusive character. The original vaults in the basement are preserved. The ballroom was completely renovated and furnished by Context Architects on behalf of Pàu – a digital full service agency – into a modern, pleasant workplace.
Owners
Ambassador
Anthony Iudicello
Artistic Director
Aaron Wajnberg
The Belgian pianist Aaron Wajnberg is one of the most in-demand pianists & song accompanists of the new generation. For the coming season there are concerts on the agenda on the x of ao. Rolando Villazon, Sir Bryn Terfel, Olga Peretyatko, Jeanine De Bique, Samuel Hasselhorn…
He received worldwide recognition for his achievements as piano accompanist at the 2018 Queen Elisabeth International Singing Competition.
After that he has performed in major venues such as Carnegie Hall New York, Teatro Municipal Rio de Janeiro, Veronica Hagman Hall Danbury (Connecticut), Palau de les Arts Valencia, Bayerische Staatsoper Munich, Dutch National Opera, Tonhalle Düsseldorf, Clara Schumann Saal Frankfurt, Crystall Hall Rogaska Slatina, Mozarteum Salzburg, Philharmonie Luxembourg, Teatro Communale Bologna, Teatro Verdi Milano, Auditorium du Nouveau Siècle Lille, Ruse State Opera (Bulgaria), Baltasar Dias Municipal Theater Funchal (Madeira), Kiev Philharmonic Hall, Elisabeth Hall, Flemish Opera Antwerp & Ghent, DeSingel & AMUZ Festival of Flanders, La Monnaie, FLAGEY, BOZAR,…
A much sought-after chamber musician, he has performed with musicians such as Artiom Shiskov, Julien Hervé, Roman Patocka, Maciej Pikulski, Dmytro Sukhovienko, Levente Kende, Matthew Barley and ensembles such as the Enesco Quartet and the Danel Quartet. Aaron Wajnberg studied piano with Levente Kende at the Royal Conservatory of his native Antwerp, and with Vitaly Samoshko at the Kon. Conservatory of Ghent and with M° Leonid Margarius & Victor Makarov in Italy. He perfected his song accompaniment under the direction of Jozef De Beenhouwer & Lucienne Van Deyck in Antwerp, Helmut Deutsch in Vienna and Roger Vignoles in London. He is currently a song teacher at the Royal Conservatory of Antwerp and gives master classes in New York, Paris and Frankfurt.
In addition to his concert activity, Aaron Wajnberg is general director of Antwerp LiedFest.
Stories
Opening Concert at Beaujean
Robert Schumann's Art Song's Cycles recreated by the artists
The Artists
Performing live the piano artist Aaron Wajnberg
Immersed Audience
Modern seating ensuring immersive experience for everyone
Accessibility
Beaujean is centrally located in Antwerp. It is only 2 miles away from Antwerp station. Beaujean is accessible via the Frankrijklei. Wheelchair users can enter Beaujean via the Rubenslei by appointment.
Find out more options to get to Beaujean whether you are coming by bike, train, tram, car or bus.
Leave your bicycle at the bicycle shed on Keyserlei or in the underground bicycle parking at Opera metro station.
The nearest Velo stations are located at 077- Blauwtorenplein or at the OLVC college on the Rubenslei with public transport.
The nearest train station is Antwerp Central. For the detailed timetable, consult the website of the NMBS.
You will find the following tram lines in our neighbourhood: Tram line 1, Opera station. Tram line 1, 4, 7, 13, 14 Antwerp National Bank For an easy route planner, you can visit the De Lijn website.
Numerous city and regional buses still stop at Rooseveltplaats, behind the opera house. For detailed information, you can also visit the De Lijn website.
- P+R (CAR TO CITY EDGE + TRAM TO CENTER)
The ideal combination to avoid traffic problems in the city: use one of the countless park & ride car parks on the outskirts of the city and take the tram from there to the Antwerp opera house. If you still want to drive into the Antwerp city center by car, you will find the latest information about accessibility and road works on slimnaarantwerpen.be. You can park under the Operaplein at Parking Opera Antwerp or at Parking Nationale Bank
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