Career

2019 - 2016

Final performance of Edward De Geest: 25 years Ghent Cathedral Organist, December 2019
St. Bavo’s Cathedral Ghent
Adding musical lustre to the Pontifical Christmas Eve Service, final service of Edward De Geest after 25 years in the position of titular organist
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino conducted by David and prepared by Andries De Winter with the cooperation of Edward De Geest, titular organist

Lumen Symphonicum: Mozart and Beethoven premiere concert for the City of Eeklo, November 2019
Culture Centre ‘De Herbakker’ Eeklo
Performance of Mozart’s 35th Symphony ‘Haffner’ and famous opera arias, Beethoven’s ‘Prometheus’ Ouverture and 1st Symphony
Lumen Symphonicum conducted by David with the cooperation of Jolien De Gendt
Sold out premiere concert
In the presence of distinguished guests from the political world

Dvořák’s Mass in D major, March 2019
Concert Hall Royal Conservatory Brussels
Performance of Dvořák’s Mass in D major
Choir and Wind Ensemble of the Royal Conservatory Brussels conducted by David in cooperation with Emma Posman, Tina Drole, Wanting Li and Xavier Devillers

Lumen Symphonicum: Beethoven and Mozart, February 2019
Concert Hall Royal Conservatory Brussels
Performance of Beethoven’s ‘Prometheus’ Ouverture, 1st Symphony and several Mozart opera arias and opera choirs
Lumen Symphonicum and the Choir of the Kunsthumaniora Brussels conducted by David with the cooperation of Jolien De Gendt

Community Opera ‘Leedberg’, December 2018
Concert Hall Royal Conservatory Brussels
Organization: Erasmushogeschool Brussels on the occasion of the international Urban Challenge week
Performance of Lamouris’ Community Opera ‘Leedberg’ directed by Hildegard De Vuyst
EhB Choir and Choir & Symphony Orchestra of the Royal Conservatory Brussels conducted by David with the cooperation of Myriam Gilson, Bruno De Jonghe, Joris Bosman, Jens De Geyter and Oriana Mangala

Lumen Symphonicum: Clarinetfest in Ostend, July 2018
Thermae Palace Ostend
Performance of clarinet concerti and clarinet works by Stamitz, Mozart, Piazzolla and Fraioli
Lumen Symphonicum conducted by David with the cooperation of Karl Leister, Charles Neidich, Luis Rossi and Antonio Saiote

Lumen Symphonicum: Haydn and Mozart, April 2018
Concert Hall ‘Miry’ Royal Conservatory Ghent
Performance of Haydn’s Ouverture ‘L’Anima del filosofo’, 96th Symphony ‘Miracle’, Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto and 36th Symphony ‘Linzer’
Lumen Symphonicum conducted by David with the cooperation of Eddy Vanoosthuyse, clarinet

Christmas Concert, December 2017
St. Peter’s Church Ghent
Performance of choral music by a.o. Schütz, Bach, Handel, Mozart and Saint-Saëns as well as traditional European Christmas carols
Choir of the Royal Conservatory Brussels and Brass ensemble ‘In Cordae Musicae’ conducted by David with the cooperation of Yucheng Lu, Edward De Geest and Michael De Geest
In the presence of distinguished guests from the political world

James Newton Howard: ‘3 Decades of Music for Hollywood’, November 2017
Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Salle Pleyel Paris, Queen Elisabeth Hall Antwerp
Performance of the highlights from James Newton Howard’s film repertoire
Czech National Symphony Orchestra conducted by James Newton Howard and Cinematic Art Choir conducted by David

Hans Zimmer Live, June 2017
Sportpaleis Antwerp, Ziggo Dome Amsterdam
Performance of the highlights from Hans Zimmer’s film repertoire
by Hans Zimmer, band, orchestra and choir (Cinematic Art Choir)

Lumen Symphonicum: Salieri - Mozart - Schubert, April 2017
Concert Hall ‘Miry’ Royal Conservatory Ghent
Performance and CD production of Salieri’s Ouverture ‘La Secchia Rapita’, Mozart’s 40th Symphony, ‘Eine kleine Nachtmusik’ and Schubert’s 1st Symphony
Lumen Symphonicum conducted by David

Lumen Symphonicum plays Mozart, October 2016
Concert Hall ‘Miry’ Royal Conservatory Ghent
Performance of Mozart’s 41st Symphony ‘Jupiter’ and 21st Piano Concerto
Lumen Symphonicum conducted by David with the cooperation of Daniel Blumenthal
In the presence of HRH Prince Laurent of Belgium

Hans Zimmer Live, April/May 2016
Palais 12 Brussels, Arena Geneva, Rockhal Luxembourg, Ahoy Rotterdam
Performance of the highlights from Hans Zimmer’s film repertoire
by Hans Zimmer, band, orchestra and choir (Cinematic Art Choir)

Lumen Symphonicum plays Mozart, April 2016
Cultuurcentrum De Scharpoord Knokke, Concertzaal Koninkljik Conservatorium Brussel
Performance of Mozart’s 41st Symphony ‘Jupiter’ and 21st Piano Concerto
Lumen Symphonicum conducted by David with the cooperation of Daniel Blumenthal

Schubert and Brahms in BOZAR, March 2016
BOZAR Brussels
Performance of Schubert’s ‘Mirjam’s Siegesgesang’ and Brahms’ ‘Liebeslieder Walzer’ arranged by David
Choir of the Royal Conservatory Brussels conducted by David with the cooperation of Clara Legros, Wei-Lian Huang, Eurydice Novak, Ekaterina Romanova, Kanako Ninomiya and Valentina Tóth

2015 - 2012

Titanic live, June 2015
Rockhal Luxembourg, Lanxess Arena Cologne
Live soundtrack with the projection of the film Titanic (1997) – original score by James Horner
Philharmonic Orchestra of Flanders conducted by Justin Freer and Cinematic Art Choir conducted by David

Carmina Burana, March 2015
Concert Hall Royal Conservatory Brussels, Aula Q VUB
Performance of Orff’s ‘Carmina Burana’
Choirs of the Royal Conservatory Brussels and the Kunsthumaniora Brussels with The KCB Percussion Ensemble conducted by David with the cooperation of Esther Kouwenhoven, Raphael Freitas, Bruno Ressende, Kanako Ninomiya and Nicholas Van de Velde

Christmas Concert, December 2014
Cathedral of Strasbourg
Performance of Western choral music and traditional European Christmas songs
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino conducted by David with the cooperation of Edward De Geest
In the presence of distinguished guests from the diplomatic world

Gladiator live, December 2014
Palais 12 Brussels
Live soundtrack with the projection of the film ‘Gladiator’ (2000) – original score by Hans Zimmer and Lisa Gerrard
European Philharmonic conducted by Justin Freer and the Choir of the Royal Conservatory Brussels conducted by David

Performance ‘Te Deum’ Belgian National Day, July 2014
St. Bavo’s Cathedral Ghent
Performance of Hummel’s ‘Te Deum’ for choir, instrumental ensemble and organ
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino and Aspetti Musicali conducted by David with the cooperation of Edward De Geest, titular organist
In the presence of distinguished guests from the political and diplomatic world

Performance in Orvieto Italy, July 2014
Orvieto Cathedral
Performance of Hummel’s ‘Te Deum’ and other great choral works
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino conducted by David
In the presence of distinguished guests from the diplomatic world

Performance St. Peter’s Basilica Rome & performance for Pope emeritus Benedict XVI, July 2014
St. Peter’s Basilica Rome and Vatican gardens
Performance of Western choral music a.o. Italian a cappella choral music
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino conducted by David
In the presence of distinguished guests from the Vatican and the diplomatic world

Performance for the Belgian Embassy, July 2014
Belgian Embassy in Rome
Performance of Western choral music a.o. Italian a cappella choral music
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino conducted by David
In the presence of distinguished guests from the Vatican and the diplomatic world

Benelux premiere of Johann Nepomuk Hummel’s ‘Te Deum’ and ‘Missa Solemnis’, April 2014
Performances in Belgium and The Netherlands
Performance of Hummel’s ‘Te Deum’ and ‘Missa Solemnis’
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino and Aspetti Musicali conducted by David
Scores were re-released on the occasion of these concerts

Carmina Burana, February 2014
Concertgebouw Bruges, Music Centre Frits Philips Eindhoven, Concert Hall ‘De Doelen’ Rotterdam, The Oosterpoort Groningen, deSingel Antwerp, BOZAR Brussels
Performance of Orff’s ‘Carmina Burana’
Collegium Vocale, Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino and Anima Aeterna conducted by Jos Van Immerseel with the cooperation of Yeree Suh, Yves Saelens, Thomas Bauer and David (choirmaster Cantate Domino)

Commemoration Service King Baudouin of Belgium, July 2013
Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula Brussels
Performance of Vanhal’s ‘Missa Pastoralis’ – Theme Baudouin as ‘Good Shepherd’
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino and Aspetti Musicali conducted by David
In the presence of TRH King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium, the entire Belgian Royal Family and distinguished guests from the political and diplomatic world

Performance ‘Te Deum’ Belgian National Day, July 2013
St. Bavo’s Cathedral Ghent
Performance of Mozart’s ‘Te Deum’ for choir, instrumental ensemble and organ
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino and ‘Arc-en-ciel’ conducted by David with the cooperation of Edward De Geest, titular organist
In the presence of distinguished guests from the political and diplomatic world

Performance in het Rila Monastery, July 2013
Rila Monastery Bulgaria
Performance of a cappella choral music
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino conducted by David

Occasional Concert Handel and Vanhal, July 2013
St. Joseph’s Cathedral Sofia
Performance of Handel’s Wedding Anthem ‘Sing unto God’ and Vanhal’s ‘Missa Pastoralis’
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino and the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra Bulgaria conducted by David

Occasional Concert for Simeon Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, July 2013
Royal Palace Vrana Sofia
Performance of festive classical choral music and Bulgarian choir compositions
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino conducted by David
In the presence of Simeon II & family and distinguished guests from the political world

Belgian premiere of Haydn’s ‘Missa Solemnis’ and Vanhal’s ‘Missa Pastoralis’, 2013/2014
Performances in April, May, June 2013 / CD production spring 2014
St. Bavo’s Cathedral Ghent, St. Martin’s Church Aalst, Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula Brussels
Performance of Haydn’s ‘Missa Solemnis’ and Vanhal’s ‘Missa Pastoralis’
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino and Aspetti Musicali conducted by David
In the presence of the Governor of the Province of East Flanders Jan Briers, members of the deputation of the Province of East Flanders and American Ambassador Howard Gutman

Performance of 20th century and Japanese choral music arranged by David De Geest, December 2012
St. Martin’s Church Aalst
Sylphied - Mozart Choral Ensemble Japan and Symphonieorchester Weimar conducted by Tsutomu Masuko and David
Production: Bernard Catrysse in collaboration with Flanders Centre Osaka, Japan
In the presence of distinguished guests from the political world

Performance ‘Te Deum’ Belgian National Day, July 2012
St. Bavo’s Cathedral Ghent
Performance of Charpentier’s ‘Te Deum’ for choir, instrumental ensemble and organ
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino and ‘Arc-en-ciel’ conducted by David with the cooperation of Edward De Geest, titular organist
In the presence of TRH Princess Astrid and Prince Lorenz of Belgium and distinguished guests from the political and diplomatic world

Concert Tour Japan, July 2012
Performances in a.o. Tokyo, Tokorozawa, Fukushima and Sendai
Organization: Flanders Center Osaka in collaboration with several Japanese schools, universities and choirs
Performance of a.o. ‘Choral songs from Japan’ composed by David
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino conducted by David

Jubilation Concert ‘Cantate Domino sounds in triptych’, April 2012
St. Martin’s Church Aalst
Musical triptych ‘Bach - Handel - Mozart’
Performance of Bach’s cantata ‘Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied’, Handel’s Wedding Anthem ‘Sing unto God’ and Mozart’s ‘Trinitatismesse’
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino and Aspetti Musicali conducted by David
In the presence of TRH Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde of Belgium

Diplomatic meeting, January 2012
De Warande Brussels
Performance of European choral music and folk songs
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino conducted by David
In the presence of Belgian ambassadors

2011 - 2009

Occasional Concert Handel - Fauré - Elgar, November 2011
St. Martin’s Church Aalst
Performance of Handel’s Coronation Anthem ‘The King Shall Rejoice’, Fauré’s ‘Requiem’ and Elgar’s ‘Ave verum corpus’
The Choir of New College Oxford and Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino conducted by Edward Higginbottom and David
In the presence of distinguished guests from the political world

Eurovision Mass, November 2011
St. Bavo’s Cathedral Ghent
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino conducted by David with the cooperation of Edward De Geest, titular organist
Broadcasted on various European television channels

Commemoration Service 10 year 9/11 (service), September 2011
Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula Brussels (September 11)
Organization: American Embassy in Brussels
Performance of Mozart’s ‘Requiem’ and occasional works by Handel and Haydn
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino and Aspetti Musicali conducted by David
In the presence of the American Ambassador Howard Gutman, TRH Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde and distinguished guests from the political and diplomatic world

Commemoration Service 10 year 9/11 (gong ceremony), September 2011
The Brussels Stock Exchange (September 9)
Worldwide gong ceremony in New York, Amsterdam, Brussels, Lisbon and Paris
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino conducted by David
In the presence of the American EU Ambassador William E. Kennard

Performance ‘Te Deum’ Belgian National Day, July 2011
St. Bavo’s Cathedral Ghent
Performance of Van Laere’s ‘Te Deum’ (1936) for choir and organ on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Klais organ
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino conducted by David with the cooperation of Edward De Geest, titular organist
In the presence of distinguished guests from the political and diplomatic world

Concert Tour Mexico, July 2011
Performances in a.o. Mexico-City (CENART/Embassy), Puebla, Yautepec, Cuernavaca, Guanajuato and Querétaro
Performance of a.o. Mozart’s ‘Requiem’ and Orff’s ‘Carmina Burana’
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino conducted by David

Jubilation Concert and CD production: Mozart’s ‘Requiem’, April 2011
St. Michael’s Church Ghent, St. Martin’s Church Aalst, Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula Brussels
Performance of Haydn’s ‘Insanae et vanae curae’, Mozart’s ‘Requiem’, ‘Ave verum corpus’ and ‘Regina coeli’ No. 3
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino and Aspetti Musicali conducted by David

Occasional Concert Handel and Mozart, December 2010
Basilica di San Nicolo Lecco
Performance of Handel’s ‘Messiah’ (selections), ‘Coronation Anthems’, Mozart’s ‘Vesperae de Confessore’ (selections) and European Christmas songs for choir and orchestra orchestrated by David
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino and Giovanile Arcantico Orchestra Milan conducted by David

Performances Belgian Embassy in Lisbon, November 2010
Palácio Foz Lisbon, Convento dos Capuchos Almada
Performance of Western choral music and traditional Portuguese songs
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino conducted by David
In the presence of distinguished guests from the diplomatic world

Closing Celebration 50 years of Cantate Domino: Handel and Mozart, September 2010
St. Martin’s Church Aalst
Performance of Handel’s ‘Coronation Anthems’ and Mozart’s ‘Krönungsmesse’
Choir and Orchestra Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino conducted by David
In the presence of distinguished guests from the political world

Performance ‘Te Deum’ Belgian National Day / Royal Award Ceremony Cantate Domino, July 2010
St. Bavo’s Cathedral Ghent / Provincial House Ghent
Performance of Mozart’s ‘Te Deum’ for choir, instrumental ensemble and organ / performance of a capella choral music
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino and ‘Arc-en-ciel’ conducted by David with the cooperation of Edward De Geest, titular organist
In the presence of distinguished guests from the political and diplomatic world

Concert Tour South Korea, July 2010
Performances in a.o. Seoul Arts Center, KBS Hall Seoul, Suseong Artpia Daegu and Aram Nuri Arts Center Goyang
Performance of Western choral music and traditional Korean songs and arrangements
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino conducted by David
In the presence of distinguished guests from the diplomatic world

Jubilation Concert and CD production 50 years of Cantate Domino: Handel and Vivaldi, April 2010
St. Michael’s Church Ghent, St. Martin’s Church Aalst, Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula Brussels
Performance of Handel’s ‘Coronation Anthems’ and Vivaldi’s ‘Gloria’
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino and Aspetti Musicali conducted by David with the cooperation of Anne Cambier and Diana Van Dromme
In the presence of distinguished guests from the political world

Audience Pope Benedict XVI, December 2009
Papal audience hall Vatican
Performance of Western choral music
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino conducted by David
In the presence of distinguished guests from the ecclesiastical world

Christmas Concert Palace of Fine Arts, December 2009
BOZAR Brussels
Christmas Concert on the occasion of europalia.china
Performance of a cappella Western and Chinese choral music and traditional Christmas songs
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino conducted by David with the cooperation of Qilian Chen, Mireille Gleizes and Manu Mellaerts

First Communion Celebration HRH Princess Laetitia, November 2009
Royal Castle Ciergnon
Adding musical lustre to the First Communion Celebration of HRH Princess Laetitia Maria, daughter of TRH Princess Astrid and Prince Lorenz of Belgium
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino and strings of the Belgian National Orchestra conducted by David
Private performance in the presence of the entire Belgian Royal Family

Occasional Concert 50 years of Cantate Domino: ‘Te Deum’, October 2009
St. Martin’s Church Aalst
Performance of Van Nuffel’s ‘Liberty Te Deum’ for large choir, large brass ensemble and organ
Dresdner Kreuzchor, Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino and ‘Arc-en-ciel’ conducted by David with the cooperation of Edward De Geest
In the presence of distinguished guests from the political world

Performance for Aims International, September 2009
Hotel Le Plaza Brussels
Theme: The Power of a Connected World
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino conducted by David
In the presence of distinguished guests from the diplomatic world

Concert Tour Bulgaria, July 2009
Performances in a.o. Sofia, Plovdiv, Gabrovo and Varna
Performance of Western a cappella choral music
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino conducted by David

Performance ‘Te Deum’ Belgian National Day, July 2009
St. Bavo’s Cathedral Ghent
Performance of Van Nuffel’s ‘Liberty Te Deum’ for choir, brass ensemble and organ
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino and ‘Arc-en-ciel’ conducted by David with the cooperation of Edward De Geest, titular organist
In the presence of distinguished guests from the political and diplomatic world

Jubilation Concert and CD production: Charpentier - Mozart - Haydn, April 2009
St. Michael’s Church Ghent, St. Martin’s Church Aalst, Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula Brussels
Performance of Charpentier’s ‘Te Deum’, Mozart’s ‘Spatzenmesse’ and Haydn’s ‘Nelsonmesse’
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino and Aspetti Musicali conducted by David

2008 - 2003

Missa Luba in collaboration with Klara, October 2008
Church of Our Lady Herent
Performance of African music
Concept: Liesbet Vereertbruggen (Klara)
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino and Triatu conducted by David with the cooperation of Lieve M.H. Jansen

Performance ‘Te Deum’ Belgian National Day, July 2008
St. Bavo’s Cathedral Ghent
Performance of Charpentier’s ‘Te Deum’ for choir, instrumental ensemble and organ
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino and ‘Arc-en-ciel’ conducted by David with the cooperation of Edward De Geest, titular organist
In the presence of distinguished guests from the political and diplomatic world

Baptismal Ceremony HRH Princess Eléonore, June 2008
Royal Castle Ciergnon
Adding musical lustre to the Baptismal Ceremony of HRH Princess Eléonore, daughter of TRH Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde of Belgium
Performance of choral works in the three national languages on the theme ‘Light’
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino conducted by David
Private performance in the presence of the entire Belgian Royal Family

Pontifical Easter Service, April 2007
St. Bavo’s Cathedral Ghent
Adding musical lustre to the Pontifical Easter Service
Performance of Van Laere’s ‘Missa in Honorem Sancti Bavonis’ arranged by David
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino conducted by Michaël Ghijs and David with the cooperation of Edward De Geest, titular organist

Benefit Concert with the Y&M Ghent Wind Ensemble, March 2007
Groenzaal Ghent
Benefit Concert on the occasion of the ‘dzJeM’ festival
For the benefit of ‘Broederlijk Delen’, ‘Hand-in-hand’, ‘Christoforus’ Community and ‘Vriendenkring Kinderhulp Rwanda’
Performance of Dvořák’s Serenade for Wind Instruments and Gounod’s ‘Petite Symphonie’
Y&M Ghent Wind Ensemble conducted by David

‘Jonge Musici Concerteren’, October 2006
Groenzaal Ghent
Young program makers from Youth and Music Ghent
Music for string orchestra on the occasion of the ‘dzJeM’ festival
Performance with music by Vivaldi, Mozart, Respighi, Plaza, Britten, Brossé and De Geest
Y&M Ghent String Orchestra conducted by David with the cooperation of Joke Cromheecke

‘Jonge Musici Concerteren’, October 2005
Castle of the Counts (Gravensteen) Ghent
Classical concert ‘World Day of the Music’ on the occasion of the ‘dzJeM’ festival
Performance of several instrumental and choral works
Chamber choir conducted by David with the cooperation of Joke Cromheecke, Ellen Lampo, Ellen Schafraet, Kim Bostijn, Maarten De Splenter, Juan Gabriel Rojas and Robrecht Kessels

Conducting debut and premiere performance ‘Inspideas’, December 2003
Concert Hall ‘Miry’ Royal Conservatory Ghent
First conducting assignment and creation of the composition ‘Inspideas’ for chamber ensemble composed by David
Conservatory ensemble conducted by David