On top of the carillon

In the tower above the university library lie 63 bells. The carillon, the only musical instrument that is also a building, was first built in Flanders, in around 1500. Within a hundred years it became iconic of the region, every city of note in the region had its own bell tower and the daily playing of the carillonneur became a prominent aspect of Flemish life. Our carillonneur tonight was An Lommelen, who played for us a forty five minute recital, high up above the city and surrounded by bells.