Carillon Explorations

Carillons are massive, sonorous keyboard instruments made up of tuned bells. You can hear their music drifting through the air from towers in many places around the world, especially in the Low Countries of Europe, where the art of playing complex music on bells got its start around 500 years ago.

We’ll tour behind the scenes to see the bells, the keyboards, and the musicians who play these awe-inspiring instruments. And we’ll bring you inside information to enhance your enjoyment whenever you encounter the magical music of the carillon.

About your guide:

I'm Julia Littleton, a carillonneur currently studying at the Royal Carillon School in Mechelen, Belgium. I have felt a deep connection with this instrument since I started learning to play it as a college student. This channel is my project to bring people closer to carillon music and the remarkable people who perform it.

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@KarelScherpereel 12 күн бұрын

Pronunciation of the Dutch names is spot on! Impressive and an otherwise informative video, even for Ghentians.

@NatuurFoto-ii7ol 7 ай бұрын

Your pronounciation of the Flemish names and words is very good. My congratulations!

@CarillonExplorations 7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! I’ve tried hard to use the correct pronunciation, and am still learning every time.

@THEVICAR1957 7 ай бұрын

The artistic composition and editing is magnificent! Very informative. Your voice over is clear and articulate. Your content is fascinating! And worthy of a PBS series! Well done. So enjoyable. Thank you!

@CarillonExplorations 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I’m so happy you enjoyed it!

@janicequinn7456 8 ай бұрын

Enjoyed this very much! Thank u!

@CarillonExplorations 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!

@kristiaanmagnus9508 8 ай бұрын

anyone know a city with MORE carillions? let me know. a proud citizen of Leuven

@wyliecrawford1084 8 ай бұрын

Amsterdam, NL - at least 5

@CarillonExplorations 8 ай бұрын

Leuven certainly has a lot to be proud of, especially in terms of carillons! The city's carillons are notable for their beautiful and varied sounds as well as their cultural and historical value. I would be very interested to hear more responses from people like @wyliecrawford1084 who have far greater knowledge of this subject than I have.

@freshD1806 8 ай бұрын

Every 4 years there is a student singing event in the university library plaza, where hundreds of students come together to sing songs (and drink beer) to the accompaniment of the carillon. It's a pretty big thing!

@CarillonExplorations 8 ай бұрын

What fun! It sounds exciting. It's great to have the university library carillon as a part of the whole student experience there.

@brendapace441 8 ай бұрын

Great video. Fascinating history

@CarillonExplorations 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! It's a beautiful rebuilt city and a great place to visit for carillon music!