V2 Invites you to Paulette Verlée's Album Showcase on Fri 8 November at L'Archiduc, Brussels

On Friday November 8, Paulette Verlée will release her new album 'En Attendant', and we're happy to celebrate this with a free album presentation at the iconic Brussels bar 'L'Archiduc'. Together with her regular cellist, Maaike, they will perform a fully acoustic set, allowing you to gently dream your way into the weekend. Entry is completely free and no registration is needed.

This is the question Paulette asked herself while creating her new album En Attendant, where she explores the boundaries of romanticism. With Schumann and Brahms in mind, she sought out her own melodies, aiming to balance expression and emotion with the simplicity and restraint we have come to expect from her.

Another constant in Paulette's work is her love for humor and absurdity, which is also evident in this album. She carefully selected the album's titles, with the ten consecutive tracks forming a quote from Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot—a subtle nod to the absurd and sometimes humorous play.

Live, Paulette is once again accompanied by her long-time collaborator Maaike on the cello, and this time, they’re performing completely wirelessly. This is chamber music at its finest, without amplification, beats, or loop stations—a fully acoustic concert perfect for daydreaming.

More about Paulette Verlée

Previously, Paulette released the albums choses 'vues à droite et à gauche (sans lunettes)' and 'Les Barricades Mystérieuses' (V2 Records), both titles hinting at references to Erik Satie and François Couperin, respectively.

With airplay on Radio 1 and Klara, her beautiful music is also popular on streaming platforms, boasting over 2 million streams on Apple Music and Spotify. None other than Nils Frahm is a fan as well, having included Reprieve in his personal Spotify playlist. Recently, Paulette was a guest on Bent Van Looy's radio show Culture Club, where she performed several live versions from her latest EP Reworks.