Discover the future of early music
On August 22, 2026, six promising ensembles will present themselves in a unique concert during the Laus Polyphoniae Festival at AMUZ. After an intensive coaching program under the guidance of renowned early music specialists Peter Van Heyghen & Nicolas Achten, these young musical talents will bring a fresh perspective to historical performance practice.
During short, powerful showcases, the selected IYAP ensembles will demonstrate their talents. Experience the energy of emerging talent, cheer on your favorites, and be there when the stars of tomorrow take their first steps on the international stage.
IYAP is a project of Musica& AMUZ (Flanders Festival Antwerp)
The selection of 2026
It’s a pleasure to give upcoming talent with original ideas and a promising artistic background a helping hand. And that’s exactly what Young Artist’s Presentation (IYAP) is for: to boost young ensembles, helping them grow into the stars of tomorrow. With intensive coaching from internationally renowned early music specialists, the selected ensembles draw a variety of fresh, new insights and tons of energy from their stay in Antwerp. But first comes this concert day, with short showcases where the dawning stars of tomorrow demonstrate the best of what they can do. Cheer for your favourites after a brilliant performance and discover the festival bills of the future before anyone else.
Meet each of them and immerse yourself in a day filled with new voices, fresh energy, and music already writing tomorrow’s history.
Past edition
Revisit the performance of the 2025 participants: Café 1830, Aurora’s Mestizas, Les Trouveurs, Fortepiano Atelier, Pont Baroque & [H]Éros Ensemble.
