General Information
Transforming the making and understanding of music – that is the mission of the Orpheus Instituut. Based in Ghent, Belgium, the Orpheus Instituut is an international centre of excellence with a unique focus on artistic research and education in music. We bring together an international team of senior, doctoral and visiting musician-researchers to address the most challenging questions in music today.
Research
At Orpheus Instituut, research is embedded in musical practice and guided by artistic objectives. Creativity and experimentation are at the heart of our work. We promote a new discipline of research in the arts, grounded in the artist’s perspective. Through seminars, workshops, festivals and publications, we share insights that shape the future of music-making.
Education
The Orpheus Instituut hosts docARTES, an internationally renowned doctoral programme for practice-based research in music. We also offer an advanced chamber music course and an online open course. This unique environment fosters curiosity, innovation and collaboration.
The close connection between research and education creates an ideal setting in which musicians can experiment, reflect, and grow both artistically and intellectually.
Independent, excellent and inclusive, the Orpheus Instituut is a driving force in artistic research with a growing international impact.
