B-Classic - 19.10.2024 Valgeir Sigurðsson, Benjamin Abel Meirhaeghe & Elisabeth Klink present ISABELLE LEWIS

Isabelle Lewis represents a bold fusion of artistic vision and musical innovation. Created by composer and producer Valgeir Sigurðsson, countertenor and director Benjamin Abel Meirhaeghe, and violinist Elisabeth Klinck. Their debut album, set for release in October 2024 under the prestigious Icelandic Bedroom Community label, marks a significant entry into the realm of genre-defying music.

The fictional persona of Isabelle Lewis serves as a vessel for their shared artistic vision, a shapeshifter with three distinct sonic dimensions embodying a blend of nostalgic charm and modern innovation. Each track unfolds as a dynamic soundscape, revealing new layers and textures that invite deep listener engagement. Draped in melancholic atmospheres, their music seamlessly integrates pop sensibilities with classical depth. continually revealing new auditory perspectives.

Isabelle Lewis crafts enigmatic narratives delivered through the transcendent operatic timbre of Meirhaeghe, interwoven with the refined electronic textures crafted by Sigurðsson, and enriched by the intricate musicality of Klinck. Together, they construct an experience that is as intellectually stimulating as it is viscerally compelling. Their magnetic live performances make Isabelle Lewis a must-see act, captivating audiences with their unique and transformative sound.

A one-of-a-kind combination of electronic and contemporary classical music

The project is a co-production with B-Classic, Festspillene i Nord-Norge, Nordlysfestivalen and C-mine.
This production was realized with the support of the Tax Shelter measure of the Belgian federal government, Gallop Tax shelter and Het Nieuwstedelijk.