Two young pianists from Ghent join forces in an enchanting duo concert under the ‘We Are One’ light installation. 

Iskander Moens studied music production at the Conservatorium of Ghent and moves effortlessly between genres and countries. Sarshar Ghozat is an Iranian-Ghentese pianist and composer who studied classical piano and composition in Vienna, at the Conservatory of Budapest, and at the Conservatory of Ghent. He has performed in Paris, Poland, Hungary, and most recently at the majestic Opera of Ghent.

What unites them: the piano as a poetic instrument and a playground for imagination. In this concert, they perform their own compositions, interspersed with improvisations on each other’s work. Their music navigates between neo-classical, minimalism, and romanticism — think Max Richter, Philip Glass, and Frédéric Chopin. Two pianos, one prepared, create a world of patterns, reflections, and unexpected colors.

An Ambient Lounge Experience

On Sunday evening, October 26, the Wintercircus in Ghent transforms into an intimate, ambient lounge. Instead of the formality of a traditional concert hall, the setting invites you to settle in comfortably, let go, and immerse yourself in the flow of sound and atmosphere. This is music designed to surround you, to be felt as much as heard.

Audiovisual Journey

More than a recital, the evening unfolds as a dialogue between pure piano tones and Ksawery Komputery’s mesmerizing light installation. Sound and image merge into a seamless whole, carrying you through a unique, uninterrupted journey of calm, tension, and release over the course of an hour.

Practical

The concert lasts about 50 minutes without intermission and is suitable for all ages from 7 and up. Doors open at 18:15, concert starts at 18:45.

Doors open: 18:00 pm - Start concert: 18:30 pm

About the artists

Iskander Moens is a folk-pop singer-songwriter, who expresses his love in songs created at the piano. Growing up along the canal taught him the natural flow of life, which resonates in his warm and captivating compositions. He is currently finishing his master’s in music production and moves effortlessly between genres and projects. He has performed in Berlin, New York, Boston, Florence, Barcelona, and Lisbon and continues to share his music with audiences in Belgium.

Sarshar Ghozat is an internationally awarded pianist and composer, born in Tehran and raised across several countries. He studied classical piano and composition at conservatories in Budapest, Vienna, and Ghent, and has performed in prestigious venues such as the Chopin Salon in Paris, the Antonin Palace in Poland, and the Opera of Ghent. His music combines cultural layers into a unique artistic voice, blending virtuosity with emotional depth.

Ksawery Komputery is a creative technology studio based in Gdynia, led by new media artist Ksawery Kirklewski (b. 1988). The studio creates interactive installations, generative animations, and audiovisual performances using code, light, and sound. Recent works include stage setups for Childish Gambino (New York), Julian Casablancas (The Voidz), installations like FLUX (BLINK, Miami, Noor Riyadh), ENTER (NXT Museum, Berlin), and the music video Symphony in Acid for Max Cooper.