On September 22, 2020, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium attended the concert "Für Jan van Eyck" at the St. Bavo's Cathedral in Ghent. The concert was performed by the world-famous ensemble Collegium Vocale Gent and presented a new work for choir and organ by famous Estonian composer Arvo Pärt. Collegium Vocale Gent celebrates its 50th birthday in 2020.
In 2020, Ghent and Flanders are honouring their great Flemish Master, with a theme year in the city, a new visitors centre for the Ghent Altarpiece, and a large-scale touristic Flemish Masters programme. Jan van Eyck once lived in Ghent, where his magnum opus (Het Lam Gods' Altarpiece) still adorns the St. Bavo's Cathedral.
