'The Twelve Cellists' – it's practically a household name worldwide, and everyone immediately knows it refers to those twelve from the Berlin Philharmonic. For reasons unknown, they've never performed as an ensemble on any stage in our country until now. Yet these 12 cello ambassadors travel the world like true apostles, winning over audiences to the cello and classical music. With great success!

October 28, 2026 is shaping up to be quite a historic date in music, and we hope that as a reader, you'll manage to snag a seat in Studio 4 at Flagey in Brussels. The cellists will treat you to a highly varied program – not too heavy on the serious stuff, there's got to be some real swing to it – after all, it's a first-time live encounter. Expect a mix of arrangements created especially for the ensemble (original compositions for 12 cellos aren't exactly lying around) and plenty of atmosphere.

Exclusive contest for free tickets

The organizers at Yunison expect the hall to fill up quickly. We're privileged to offer an exclusive raffle for some tickets – 5 pairs of 2 tickets each. Sure, finding the right answers to the three questions below plus the tiebreaker might take a bit of effort, but who wouldn't go the extra mile to enjoy this one-of-a-kind concert for free?

Questions

• • There's a rumor going around that Johann Sebastian Bach's cello suites weren't actually composed for the cello, since the cello didn't even exist in his time. Is that true? And if so, what instrument was he actually composing them for?
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  • When and how did the ensemble The 12 Cellists come into being within the Berlin Philharmonic?
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  • The ensemble is unique in the modern history of classical music. Pablo Casals dreamed of a full cello orchestra. But is it really that unique? Are there earlier examples with similar or related instruments from further back in history?
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Tiebreaker question

How many answers will Klassiek Centraal have received by August 15, 2026 at 24:00? In case of a tie, an impartial draw will determine the winner(s).

Please send your answers to info@klassiek-centraal.be