Research at Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel

Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel - Where Tradition and Innovation Meet

Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel holds artistic and scientific research in high regard. It is at the heart of what we do. Our research embraces both our rich artistic past - dating back to 1832 - and the constant search for innovation. We deliberately operate in the exciting playing field between tradition and innovation. Here, keen observation, in-depth analysis and a rich understanding of context are central. This critical research mentality is in all our programmes: from the Music Programme to the Musical programme, and the Educational Master.

Art as Research: Where Creation and Reflection Flow Together  
Artistic research is about the practice itself. Creation and performance are paramount and therefore the research path is inseparable from artistic excellence. The artist/researcher uncovers the deeper layers of his or her practice, critically questions them and freely shares the new insights with peers. The results are shared through different, surprising forms and channels so that common perceptions are challenged and redefined.

We Make Knowledge Accessible for the Future
Artistic research is not only the refinement of an art form, but also the key to unlocking new knowledge and skills. We want to share this wealth of explicit and implicit knowledge with the wider artistic and academic community.

Our Lines of Research: Pioneering on Four Fronts
KCB has defined four powerful lines of research at the heart of all our projects:
- The artistic process: creation, performance, improvisation
- Organology
- Brussels and international contextualisation
- The synergy between technology and creation

A Dynamic Research Community
At the Royal Conservatory of Brussels, some 40 passionate researchers - teachers, assistants and PhD students - work together within different research groups.

1. Performance Practice (Collective Creation, RES#19+ and Historical Performance Practices)
2. Music writing, composition, and musicology
3. Musical
4. Jazz, improvised and popular music
5. Artist's pedagogy

At KCB, you will find the space to pioneer, create and share your artistic vision with the world. Become part of a community where tradition and innovation embrace each other and new artistic horizons are explored!

Meer info via the KCB website