The Foundation
Composer Luc Brewaeys passed away on December 18, 2015. With him one of the most personal and original voices from the Belgian musical scene disappeared. His music deserves continued attention. For this reason, the VZW Luc Brewaeys Foundation was founded on July 13, 2023. Members are Jerry Aerts, Laura Brewaeys (treasurer), Marie-Christine Janssens, Melissa Portaels, Jan Raes (chairman) and Birgit Van Cleemput (secretary).The non-profit organization strives for the preservation, distribution, promotion and performance of his music.
Mission
The mission of the foundation is to preserve, unlock, and pass on the legacy of Luc Brewaeys to future generations. This involves highlighting the versatility of his music, which spans across symphonic works, vocal compositions, spectralism, and virtuosity. The foundation also aims to provide context, offering a retrospective view of his work while looking ahead to future creative endeavors.
Archive
In 2022, the Brewaeys family donated its artistic archive to the University Archives of KU Leuven. Thanks to intensive collaboration with MATRIX [Center for New Music], this valuable archive has been made accessible to a wide audience. Melissa Portaels (MATRIX/Artes) contributed her expertise to create the archival inventory.. This valuable archive can be consulted via the following link: https://www.kuleuven.be/ahp/universiteitsarchief/celebrating-luc-brewaeys-2025-2026.
