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today’s music by today’s
makers
Kimmo Pohjonen & Ragazze Kwartet * WENDE * Asko|Schönberg under Reinbert de Leeuw * TaxiWars ft. Tom Barman & Robin Verheyen * Helmut Lachenmann * Nederlands Kamerkoor ‘Arvo Pärt 80’ * Julia Holter * Wilbert Bulsink * Florian Maier
* Ambrose Akinmusire & Lunatree * Amir ElSaffar * Diotima Quartet * Dans Dans * Eric Vloeimans & Jon Balke * Fred Frith
* Claron McFadden * Jef Neve * Yannis Kyriakides * Calliope Tsoupaki and many others…
’s-Hertogenbosch 4 through 8 November 2015
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Photography
Henk Bleeker | Jyrki Kallio | Eddy Westerveer | Tami Toledo | Matuoka | Ed Berger | Koen Broos |
Lebrecht Music | Sandor Lubbe | Proper Pictures | Kaupo Kikkas | Bowie Verschuuren | Ben van
Duin | Geoffrey Ketels | Kris Dewitte | PUPMAG | Gerrit Schreurs | Sarah Wijzenbeek | Verana Chen
| Hans Hijmering | Maurits Giesen | Maarten Mooijman | Amanda Stockwell | Polle Willemsen | Mous
Lambarat | Merlijn Doomernik | Tonje Thilesen | Klaus Welp | Govert Driessen | Simon van Boxtel et al
Step Across the Border is the title of a film made by guitarist Fred Frith in 1990.
A full three years before the first edition of the November Music festival! A
quarter of a century has passed but the phrase still describes November Music.
While disregarding boundaries and genres, it has a passion for music made
by people who matter, such as Arvo Pärt and Helmut Lachenmann. These
are two of modern music’s biggest names. They sound different but may have
more in common than many think. There is also the internationally renowned
Asko|Schönberg, our ensemble in residence, which plays no fewer than four
concerts. Florian Magnus Maier and Wilbert Bulsink are this year’s composers
in focus who are fond of breaking through musical boundaries; each in their
own way. Both Wende and Julia Holter put a whole new slant on (rock) songs.
Accordionist Kimmo Pohjonen and the Raggaze Quartet also refuse to be
confined to a particular genre. Naturally, Fred Frith continues to think out of the
box after all these years. At the festival, he collaborates with the Zwerm guitar
quartet. And this is merely a tiny sample of November Music 2015’s wonderful
programme. So don’t be afraid to ‘step across the border’! Visit the festival,
meet interesting people, and enjoy their music. You’re very welcome.
Bert Palinckx, Theo van Dooremalen
Programme schedule 4
Concerts Wednesday 4 November 10
Concerts Thursday 5 November 12
Concerts Friday 6 November 15
Concerts Saturday 7 November 18
Concerts Sunday 8 November 25
Concerts Sunday 8 November 27
Installations Wednesday 4 through Sunday 8 Nov 36
In residence: Composers, ensemble & artist 37
Map and locations 38
Practical information 40
Subsidizers and partners 42
Staf Heleen Moors festival director
Koen Graat communication |
programmer
jazz & world
Bernard Jussen technical coordinator
Bestuur Lucas Vis chair
Aleida Hamel secretary
Gerton Heyne treasurer
Ans Buys member
Edo Dijksterhuis member
Preface November Music 2015 Content
woensdag 5 novemberprogramme schedule Wednesday through Friday
Kruithuis
Theater a/d Parade
Verkadefabriek
Locations
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De Toonzaal
De Toonzaal
De Toonzaal
Kruithuis
Grote Kerk
Verkadefabriek
Verkadefabriek
De Toonzaal
Kruithuis
Grote Kerk
Verkadefabriek
Verkadefabriek
Kruithuis
Locations
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Thursday 5 november
Helmut Lachenmann // Yukiko Sugawara page 12
Aart Strootman // Fie Schouten page 12
Diotima Quartet page 13
Installatie Expeditie Kruithuis page 13
philharmonie zuidnederland page 13
Ambrose Akinmusire Quartet & Lunatree page 14
Private View page 14
Friday 6 novemberDiotima Quartet page 15
Installatie Expeditie Kruithuis page 15
Asko|Schönberg & Reinbert de Leeuw page 15
Colours of Improvisation page 16
Gezien Giacometti page 17
Plug page 17
Wednesday 4 november
Installatie Expeditie Kruithuis page 10
Mariken in de Tuin der Lusten page 10
WENDE page 11
(Opera2Day, Calliope Tsoupaki)
(Helmut Lachenmann)
(Helmut Lachenmann, Wilbert Bulsink)
(Helmut Lachenmann, Yannis Kyriakides)
(Asko|Schönberg, Annelies van Parys)
(Arnold Schönberg, Györgi Ligeti)
(Jan van de Putte, Kaija Saariaho)
(Eric Vloeimans, Jon Balke, Phronesis e.a.)
(Elmer Schönberger, NAP, Beppie Bankert)
(Jameszoo, Binkbeats, Knalpot e.a.)
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woensdag 5 novemberprogramme schedule Saturday 7 November
Kruithuis
De Toonzaal
Theater Artemis
Azijnfabriek
Willem II Fabriek
Artuarium
De Muzerije
Verkadefabriek
Verkadefabriek
Grote Kerk
Verkadefabriek
Groot Gasthuis
Verkadefabriek
Verkadefabriek
Grote Kerk
W2 Poppodium
Locations12 1 2 3 4 5 6.30 .30 .30 .30 .30 .30 .30 7 8 9 10 11.30 .30 .30 .30 .30Saturday 7 november
Kruithuis Expedition (installation) page 18
Songs of Doubt page 18
Zwerm & Fred Frith page 20
Songs for Marimba page 19
Cocon page 18
Pand7090 page 19
Nieuwe Geluiden page 19
Cordillera Suite page 21
Ashwaaq page 20
Cello8tet Amsterdam page 22
De Pornopera page 21
Vox Sanguinis page 24
Two Rivers Ensemble page 23
Near East Up North page 23
Nederlands Kamerkoor page 22
Julia Holter page 24
SM’s
Willem II Fabriek
Willem II Fabriek
LocationsWednesday 4 through Sunday 8
Ideofoon I (Dick Raaijmakers) page 36
Cocon (Dyane Donck) page 36
Tasteful Turntable (Lars Kynde) page 36
(Natalia Domínguez Rangel, Dudok Kwartet et al)
(Florian Magnus Maier)
(Amir ElSaffar, Tana String Quartet)
(WILco, Hans Dagelet)
(Cora Schmeiser)
(Niels Rønsholdt)
(Tatiana Koleva)
(Dyane Donck, EnAccord Strijkkwartet)
(Arvo Pärt, Christian Verbeek)
(Arvo Pärt, Veljo Tormis)
(Martin Fondse, Mete Erker, Jeroen van Vliet)
(Amir ElSaffar)
Sat and Sun from 12.00 PM
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woensdag 5 novemberprogramme schedule Sunday 8 November
De Muzerije Hofzaal
W2 Poppodium
W2 Poppodium
Groot Gasthuis
Azijnfabriek
SM’s auditorium
Verkadefabriek Cabaretfirma
De Toonzaal
Noordbrabants Museum Statenzaal
Artemis Bovenzaal
Grote Kerk
Verkadefabriek Kleine Zaal
De Muzerije Pleitzaal
Artuarium
Theater Artemis (ground floor)
De Muzerije Pleitzaal
Verkadefabriek Kleine Zaal
De Toonzaal
Museum Slager
Stadsbibliotheek
Willem II Fabriek Bovenzaal
Grote Kerk
Willem II Fabriek (ground floor)
SM’s Entrée
Bank van Leening
Kruithuis
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Tiptoe Company p 29
Dans Dans p 28
TaxiWars ft. Tom Barman & Robin Verheyen p 28
Vox Sanguinis p 30
Wilbert Bulsink & Jessica Sligter p 29
KUrKKU p 30
Claron McFadden & Tuur Florizoone Trio p 29
Maarten Altena p 30
Reinier Baas p 31
Mark Schilders p 31
Lekkerkerker / Van Geel / Genovesi p 31
Duo AttemaHaring p 32
House of Fun p 32
Pand7090 p 32
Ensemble Adapter p 33
f.c. Jongbloed p 35
Black Pencil p 33
Ensemble Caméléon p 33
Miriam Overlach p 34
Tom Sanderman p 34
Matteo Mijderwijk p 34
Nathalie Forget p 34
Dyane Donck p 35
Dick Raaijmakers p 35
Nicoline Soeter p 36
Kruithuis Collectief p 35
Verkadefabriek
Various locations
Verkadefabriek
Verkadefabriek
LocationsSunday 8 novemberWENDE sings WINTERREISE page 25
KunstmuziekRoute page 27
Jef Neve Trio & Adam Baldych page 25
Kimmo Pohjonen & Ragazze Kwartet page 26
(Boudewijn Tarenskeen)
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woensdag 5 novemberWednesday 4 November Wednesday 4 November
WENDErock / composed
WENDE has straddled the territories of rock and classical music for years.
As she works on her new album she continues her journey of exploration.
Exclusively for November Music, she provides a foretaste of what’s in store
in collaboration with the Red Limo String Quartet and guitarist Maarten
van Damme. Dark and mesmerizing songs in adventurous arrangements.
*On Sunday 8 November, WENDE sings a new version of the famous
Winterreise, created by composer Boudewijn Tarenskeen, with pianist
Gerard Bouwhuis (see page 25).
Verkadefabriek Grote Zaal / 8.30 - 9.45 PM (€ 18 / € 15 / € 9)
Seven years spent with the devil; hanging out in the Garden of Earthly Delights.
November Music opens with a spectacular full-blooded drama.
The medieval miracle play Mariken van Nieumeghen inspired composer
Calliope Tsoupaki to write a new opera for Opera2Day, based in The Hague.
Theater aan de Parade / 8 - 10.45 PM (sold out)
Opera2Day / Calliope Tsoupaki / Asko|Schönberg / Cappella Amsterdam / Het Nationale ToneelMariken in de Tuin der Lustenmusic theatre / composed
Sounds creep up the walls and seep into every crack. Artist and curator Horst
Rickels has lined up vibrant aural objects, ear-titillating sound installations,
and unusual musical machines in the historic Kruithuis location. Young avant-
garde artists in the contemporary international sound art scene were invited
to contribute to this exhibition: Joris Strijbos, Cathy van Eck, Erfan Abdi,
Margriet Kicks-Ass, Dewi de Vree, Jeroen Uyttendaele, Roel Heremans
and Miss Milivolt.
*The Expedition takes place daily.
Kruithuis / 5 - 6 PM (€ 8 / € 5 / € 4)
Kruithuis Expedition(installation)
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woensdag 5 november
Yukiko Sugawara / Helmut LachenmannHelmut Lachenmann / Frederik Neyrinckcomposed
Aart Strootman & Seth Josel /Fie Schouten & Eva van de Poll & Keiko Shichijo Helmut Lachenmanncomposed
Diotima QuartetHelmut Lachenmann / Wilbert Bulsinkcomposed
philharmonie zuidnederland under Bas WiegersHelmut Lachenmann / Yannis Kyriakidescomposed
Thursday 5 Nov A day with Helmut Lachenmann A day with Helmut Lachenmann Thursday 5 Nov
The German composer Helmut Lachenmann is famous for his idiosyncratic
and unique style of composing, referred to as Musique Concrète Instrumentale.
His consummate expressiveness has influenced numerous young composers.
A day with Helmut Lachenmann features string quartets, one-off musical
collaborations, an orchestral work, and his ‘greatest hits’.
Nothing beats a composer who speaks for himself. Therefore, Helmut
Lachenmann takes his place at the piano to play his own solo pieces. Also
present is his partner, the pianist Yukiko Sugawara, who performs the stunning
Serynade as well as new works by the Flemish composer Frederick Neyrinck.
Guitarists Aart Strootman and Seth Josel tackle Salut für Caudwell. Not an
ordinary guitar duet but an unalloyed Lachenmann journey,t incorporating
sounds, words, and gestures. Fie Schouten (clarinet), Eva van de Poll (cello),
and Keiko Shichijo (piano) throw themselves into the six-part expressionist
Allegro Sostenuto, an utter masterpiece.
The eminent French string quartet Diotima performs Lachenmann’s
breathtaking round dance Reigen seliger Geister as well as the effervescent
Grido. Dutch composer Wilbert Bulsink has written his very first string
quartet for Diotima. A real challenge, inspired by Lachenmann’s sensual
and variegated experimental sound universe.
philharmonie zuidnederland pays tribute to Helmut Lachenmann, one
of Germany’s most avant-garde composers. An absolute highlight is the
performance of his masterpiece Accanto (1975-76) for solo clarinet, orchestra,
and tape. Lachenmann has taken Mozart’s popular Clarinet Concerto
as his point of departure but the comparison stops here. Solo clarinettist
Nina Janssen- Deinzer is the heroine of the piece. On top of this, a spanking
new orchestral work by composer Yannis Kyriakides who approaches
Lachenmann’s voice from a unique viewpoint in Der Komponist.
Grote Kerk / 7 - 8 PM (€ 18 / € 15 / € 9)
De Toonzaal / 3.30 - 4.45 PM (€ 15 / € 12 / € 7,50)
De Toonzaal / 12.00 - 13.30 PM (€ 11 / € 8 / € 5,50)
De Toonzaal / 2 - 3 PM (€ 11 / € 8 / € 5,50) Kruithuis / 5 - 6 PM (€ 8 / € 5 / € 4)
Follow the sound sculpture route in the historic Kruithuis, created by artist
and curator Horst Rickels. More information on page 10.
Kruithuis Expedition (installation)
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woensdag 5 novemberThursday 5 November Friday 6 November
Once every so often, a jazz musician comes along who is capable of
setting new standards. ‘One of the primary voices in 21st-century jazz,’ was
Downbeat’s verdict on the American trumpet player Ambrose Akinmusire.
November Music combines his quartet with the open-minded adventurers of
the Dutch Lunatree ensemble, who take pleasure in creating accurate and
emphatic cross-pollinations between contemporary music, rock, and jazz.
The atmospheric and sensuous compositions on Akinmusire’s recent CD,
The Imagined Savior is Far Easier to Paint (released by Blue Note Records)
are arranged afresh, specifically for this occasion.
*Ambrose Akinmusire can also be seen and heard during
Colours of Improvisation on Friday (see page 16).
Verkadefabriek Clubzaal / 7.30 - 8.30 PM (€ 15 / € 12 / € 7,50)
One of Europe’s prominent string quartets plays two contemporary classics.
The French Diotima Quartet performs Ligeti’s Second String Quartet as well
as Arnold Schönberg’s Third String Quartet, a textbook example of the clash
between Schönberg’s groundbreaking 12-tone ideas and the classical quartet
tradition. Plus, a new commissioned work by composer in focus Wilbert Bulsink
who took Lachenmann as his musical source of inspiration.
De Toonzaal / 12.30 - 1.45 PM (€ 15 / € 12 / € 7,50)
Private View is an opera that was inspired by Hitchcock’s films. It is as
suspenseful as an actual thriller. The audience observes the unfolding
events from the viewpoint of a peeping Tom who penetrates the lives of
others, in search of meaning. But are our eyes capable of telling the truth?
Annelies van Parys (Belgium) composed the music.
The video images were created by the 33 1/3 Collective.
‘In Private View, director Tom Creed beautifully merges voices,
colours, and characters.’ **** (Volkskrant)
Ensemble in residence Asko|Schönberg, led by Reinbert de Leeuw,
presents the magisterial Graal Théâtre by Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho.
An iridescent play of timbres for violin and orchestra. Joseph Puglia plays
the demanding solo violin part. This top-class New York musician will also
deliver a new concerto for violin and electronics composed by the always
surprising Dutch composer Jan van de Putte. In addition, Claude Vivier’s
exotic Et je reverrai cette ville étrange.
Verkadefabriek Grote Zaal / 9 - 10.15 PM (€ 18 / € 15 / € 9)
Grote Kerk / 7 - 8 PM (€ 18 / € 15 / € 9)
Asko|Schönberg led by Reinbert de LeeuwKaija Saariaho / Claude Vivier / Jan van de Puttecomposed / electronics
Ambrose Akinmusire Quartet & Lunatree The Imagined Savoir is Far Easier to Paintjazz / rock / composed
Diotima QuartetArnold Schönberg / György Ligeti / Wilbert Bulsinkcomposed
Kruithuis / 5 - 6 PM (€ 8 / € 5 / € 4)
Follow the sound sculpture route in the historic Kruithuis, created
by artist and curator Horst Rickels. More information on page 10.
Kruithuis Expedition (installation)
Annelies van Parys / Asko|Schönberg / Neue Vocalsolisten / Muziek-theater Transparant Private Viewmusic theatre / visual music / composed
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Friday 6 November Friday 6 November
Verkadefabriek Kleine Zaal / 9 - 10 PM (€ 15 / € 12 / € 7,50)Verkadefabriek Grote Zaal / 7.30 - 11.30 PM (€ 28 / € 25 / € 14)
Kruithuis / 9 PM – 1 AM (€ 11 / € 8 / € 5,50)
The yearly Colours of Improvisation night serves up a daring and variegated
three-course menu. Dutch jazz musicians throw in their lot with jazz luminaries
from Norway and the United States. The finale features one of the most exciting
piano trios that can be found anywhere.
A labyrinth of idiosyncratic
sounds unfolds deep into the
night in the Kruithuis vaults.
PLUG’s second edition is
choc-a-bloc with the latest acts
in the areas of performance
art, electronic music, and
sound installations. Featuring
Knalpot, the newly minted
trio Jameszoo & Binkbeats
& Niels Broos, Margriet
Kicks-Ass, Erfan Abdi, Roel
Heremans, Joris Strijbos
and Miss Milivolt.
Composer Elmer Schönberger and choreographer Beppie Blankert greatly
admire the painter / sculptor Alberto Giacometti. They enlisted two dancers
and five musicians for Seeing Giacometti, a dance concert around the artist
and his model, about watching and being watched.
Colours of Improvisationjazz / electronics
PLUGelectronics / rock / installations
Elmer Schönberger / Nieuw Amsterdams Peil / Beppie Blankert Seeing Giacometticomposed / dance
Ambrose Akinmusire & Theo Bleckmann & Harmen Fraanje Trumpet player Ambrose Akinmusire (US) is famous for connecting the dots
between modern jazz, rock, and contemporary composed music. Virtuoso
singer Theo Bleckmann (DE/US) often works with composers such as John
Zorn and Philip Glass. They are accompanied by the Dutch pianist Harmen
Fraanje.
Eric Vloeimans & Jon Balke Dutch trumpet player Eric Vloeimans’ wish list featured a collaboration with
Jon Balke. Tonight he meets the Norwegian pianist for the very first time at
Colours of Improvisation. Balke released several breathtaking albums on
ECM Records. He excels at combining East and West, acoustic-electronic
and composed-improvised.
Phronesis Fireworks are guaranteed when Phronesis comes to town. Bass player
Jasper Høiby (DK), pianist Ivo Naeme (GB), and drummer Anton Eger (NO/SE)
are virtuoso players, capable of creating irresistible grooves. According to the
trend-setting magazine Jazzwise, Phronesis is ‘One of the most exciting bands
on the planet today!’
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Saturday 7 November Saturday 7 November
An afternoon of varied entertainment. Various young makers present mostly
brand-new compositions and sound installations. The spotlight is on an
upcoming generation of artists, composers, and performers. A diverse
programme with a range of (brief) concerts as well as interviews and debates
between makers. With contributions from Natalia Dominguez Rangel,
Diamanda Dramm, Christiaan Richter, Max Knigge, Nicoline Soeter, Dudok
Quartet, VONK, Vincent van Amsterdam, Aart Strootman and others.
De Muzerije / 2 - 5.30 PM (€ 8 / € 5 / € 4)
Tatiana Koleva is a virtuoso marimba player, who is constantly encouraging
composers to write for the instrument. Today’s programme exclusively contains
new work by Florian Magnus Maier, Corrie van Binsbergen, Keyla Orozco,
Albert van Veenendaal, Hikari Kiyama and Missy Mazzoli.
Azijnfabriek / 2 - 3 PM (€ 11 / € 8 / € 5,50)
Enter the collection of curiosities presented by Pand7090. The audience is
treated to a form of ‘experience theatre’. performed by Nora Mulder, Koen
Kaptijn, Bas Wiegers, and Jacq Palinckx. Concert hall, shop, gallery, and
lounging area all-in-one. The jury of the Amsterdam Fringe Festival described
Pand7090 as ‘a place where everything fuses into a unique, wondrous, and
brilliant performance’. It earned them the Fringe Award 2014. Just like that.
Artuarium / 2- 2.30, 3.30 - 4 & 5 - 5.30 PM (€ 8 / € 5 / € 4)
The Danish composer Niels
Rønsholdt combines the power
of pure vocal rock music with
spicy contemporary music ideas.
He wrote his recent cycle Songs
of Doubt for the choir Studium
Chorale, ondes Martenot specialist
Nathalie Forget and singer
Roderik Povel.
There is a delicate blurring of boundaries in Dyane Donck’s broad-ranging
performance; between installation art and live concerts as well as between
acoustic and electronic music. String sounds and a quadraphonic electronic
soundtrack merge and reinforce each other, taking the audience to unexpected
domains with the help of Iris Bouwmeester’s sculptures and Ruud Terhaag’s
video imagery.
Willem II Fabriek Benedenzaal / 2 - 2.30 & 3.30 - 4.00 PM (€ 8 / € 5 / € 4)
Niels Rønsholdt / Studium Chorale / IntroSongs of Doubtcomposed / rock / visual music
Dyane Donck / EnAccord Strijkkwartet Coconelectronics / composed / installation
Nieuwe Geluiden / New Soundscomposed
Tatiana KolevaSongs for Marimbacomposed
Pand7090music theatre / improvisation / composed
Kruithuis / 12.30 - 1.30 & 4 - 5 PM (€ 8 / € 5 / € 4)
Follow the sound sculpture route created by artist and curator Horst Rickels
in the historic Kruithuis. More information on page 10.
Kruithuis Expedition (installation)
De Toonzaal / 12.30 - 13.15 PM (€ 15 / € 12 / € 7,50)
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Saturday 7 November Saturday 7 November
The legendary guitarist and
composer Fred Frith has dominated
art rock, radical improvisational
music, and contemporary
composed music for many years.
His list of awards is endless.
He regularly collaborates with
kindred spirits such as John Zorn,
Bill Laswell, and Brian Eno.
At November Music, he performs
alongside the Belgian/Dutch guitar
quartet Zwerm.
Composer, trumpet player and santoor player Amir ElSaffar seduces his
listeners as he takes them on a journey to faraway places that somehow seem
familiar. His ecstatic music combines the mysticism of Iraq’s classic maqam
tradition and western music. Elsaffar plays Ashwaaq, a composition for
santoor (a string instrument), string quartet, and vocals. A Dutch premiere.
*Amir ElSaffar performs with his Two Rivers Ensemble at 7 PM
(see page 23).
Verkadefabriek Clubzaal / 4 - 5 PM (€ 15 / € 12 / € 7,50)
Zwerm & Fred Frithcomposed / improvisation
Composer Florian Magnus Maier likes to visit exotic spots. Last winter, he
took three months to travel South America where he was overwhelmed by the
natural beauty he encountered. His latest composition for Doelen Ensemble,
the Cordillera Suite, is a symphonic poem dedicated to the imposing Andes
mountain range. His video registration illustrates the work for strings,
percussion, and piano.
Verkadefabriek Grote Zaal / 3.30 - 4.15 PM (€ 11 / € 8 / € 5,50)
As she investigates the origins of singing, composer Huba de Graaff gives
voice to the fascinating ‘twilight zone’ of human groans and moans.
The Porn Opera focuses on that which precedes singing - breathing, sighing,
panting, groaning. Embedded in Duo Bilitis’ harps and electronics, the voices
of Hans Dagelet and Soetkin Demey attain a wild and uncontrollable climax.
Exciting musical theatre in the semidarkness where covert and sensuous
pleasures abound.
Verkadefabriek Kleine Zaal / 7 - 8 PM (€ 11 / € 8 / € 5,50)
Florian Magnus Maier / Doelen EnsembleCordillera Suitecomposed / visual music / electronics
WILco / Hans Dagelet / Soetkin Demey / Duo BilitisThe Porn Operamusic theatre / composed
Amir ElSaffar / Khaled El Hafez / Tana String QuartetAshwaaqnew world music / composed
Theater Artemis / 2 - 3 PM (€ 15 / € 12 / € 7,50)
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Saturday 7 November The Music of Arvo Pärt Saturday 7 November
The world-famous Estonian composer Arvo Pärt is an avowed
fan of the Dutch Cello8ctet Amsterdam. ‘The octet is worth its
weight in gold’, said Pärt about the trailblazing cello ensemble.
The Cello8ctet has energetically taken on Pärt’s tranquil oeuvre.
Today’s programme features acknowledged classics such as
Summa, Fratres, and Psalom. In addition, the world premiere of
a work by Dutchman Christiaan Verbeek, who made a splash with
his poignant and award-winning film soundtrack for Helium.
Grote Kerk / 4 - 5 PM (€ 18 / € 15 / € 9)
Elegant vocal music, timeless in nature. The Nederlands Kamerkoor presents
a special jubilee programme in celebration of Arvo Pärt’s 80th birthday. The
choir presents pearls such as The woman with the alabaster box, Virgencita,
and Dopo la vittoria by Pärt as well as work by Veljo Tormis, the other major
Estonian composer. The conducter is Tonu Kaljuste, Pärt’s compatriot and
confidant.
Grote Kerk / 8.30 - 9.45 PM (€ 22 / € 19 / € 11)
Cello8tet AmsterdamArvo Pärt / Christiaan Verbeekcomposed / minimal music
Nederlands Kamerkoor led by Tonu Kaljuste Arvo Pärt / Veljo Tormiscomposed / minimal music
The Two Rivers Ensemble (a sextet) produces spectacular and innovative
sounds. It merges the mysticism of Iraq’s classic maqam tradition with modern
jazz. Frontman is the trumpet player Amir ElSaffar (US). Some of the other
members of the ensemble have also made waves in the jazz and world music
scene, including drummer Nasheet Waits. According to The Wire, ‘Amir ElSaffar
is uniquely poised to reconcile jazz and Arabic music without doing either
harm’. November Music proudly presents the first concert in the Netherlands
by the Two Rivers Ensemble. *Today at 4 PM Amir ElSaffar plays his
composition Ashwaaq for vocals, santoor, and string quartet (see page 20).
Verkadefabriek Clubzaal / 7 - 8 PM (€ 15 / € 12 / € 7,50)
In Near East Up North, composer Martin Fondse and saxophonist Mete
Erker create a sweltering, genre-busting melting pot. Anatolian rhythms and
melodies are interspersed with jazzy influences, leading up to the harmonic
opulence of modern classical music. Featuring, among others, the ensemble
in residence Asko|Schönberg, pianist Jeroen van Vliet (a Boy Edgar Award
winner), and kemence player Derya Türkan.
Verkadefabriek Grote Zaal / 8.30 - 9.45 PM (€ 18 / € 15 / € 9)
Amir ElSaffars’ Two Rivers Ensemblejazz / new world music
Martin Fondse / Mete Erker / Jeroen van Vliet / Derya Türkan / Asko|Schönberg e.a.Near East Up Northjazz / new world music / composed
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Wende Snijders is Holland’s most versatile singer. She has embarked on
a brand-new adventure with composer Boudewijn Tarenskeen, who has
extensively reworked Schubert’s famed Winterreise (a setting of poems by
Wilhelm Müller). His contemplative sound universe is a perfect foil for WENDE’s
explosive musical personality. “Shocking as well as fascinating,” commented
NRC Handelsblad. *On Wednesday 4 November. WENDE performs
with the Red Limo String Quartet and guitarist Maarten van Damme.
Verkadefabriek Grote Zaal / 11.30 AM - 12.45 PM (€ 13 / € 10 / € 6,50)
South of the Dutch border, he is a musical hero. Pianist Jef Neve is regarded
as the boy wonder of Belgian contemporary jazz, with an itch for all things new
and exciting. And yet he never loses sight of pure lyricism and aural beauty.
The Jef Neve Trio meets up with the spectacular Polish violinist Adam Baldych:
“The world should pay attention to this musician”, as Jazzwise wrote.
Verkadefabriek Clubzaal / 3 - 4.15 PM (€ 16 / € 13 / € 8)
WENDE sings WINTERREISEBoudewijn Tarenskeen / Wende Snijders / Gerard Bouwhuiscomposed / modern vocal
Jef Neve Trio & Adam Baldychjazz
The concept of blood as the ultimate source of life is fascinating to the
German/Dutch soprano Cora Schmeiser. The medieval abbess Hildegard
von Bingen described the blood’s spiritual chanting in the eponymous
hymn Vox Sanguinis. Cora Schmeiser’s interpretation manages to unite
contemporary music and age-old mysticism. With contributions by the
composers Aliona Yurtsevich, Boudewijn Tarenskeen, Giuliano Bracci,
Lukas Simonis and Kate Moore.
Groot Gasthuis / 7 - 8 PM (€ 11 / € 8 / € 5,50)
Julia Holter is one of today’s most electrifying rock artists. The 30-year old
American composer and vocalist occupies the territory between art rock,
ambient, avant-garde, and folk in an unparalleled way. Her alienating, dreamlike
songs appear to have their origins in film magician David Lynch’s phantom
universe. Not surprisingly, the trend-setting website Pitchfork invariably
labels her ground-breaking albums as ‘Best New Music’. At November Music,
Julia and her band play music from her new album Have You In My Wilderness
for the first time in the Netherlands.
W2 Poppodium / 10 - 11.15 PM (€ 15 / € 12 / € 7,50)
Cora Schmeiser / Geerten Ten BoschVox Sanguinismodern vocal / music theatre / composed
Julia Holterrock
Sunday 8 Nov / not part of the KunstmuziekRoute
(For more details on concerts in the KunstmuziekRoute see page 27 and further)
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The Finnish accordionist Kimmo Pohjonen combines folk, classical music,
and post-rock. As part of the closing concert, he plays Uniko with the Ragazze
Quartet and electronics specialist Samuli Kosminen.
Earlier, Pohjonen performed the piece with the Kronos Quartet. “Big waves
of sound build in complexity, animation and sometimes sheer frenzy,” according
to the New York Times. The ladies of the resourceful Dutch string quartet
Ragazze have been involved in several extraordinary projects at earlier editions
of November Music. For example with clarinettist Jörg Widmann and kemence
player Kayhan Kalhor.
Verkadefabriek Grote Zaal / 8.30 - 9.45 PM (€ 18 / € 15 / € 9)
Closing concertKimmo Pohjonen & Samuli Kosminen ft. Ragazze Kwartet Unikocomposed / minimal music / new world music
Sunday 8 november
Cycling or walking? Beautiful locations in the city centre open their doors so
visitors can attend various concerts that are part of the (by now) ‘traditional’
KunstmuziekRoute on Sunday afternoon. A single ticket - exchangeable for
a wristband on the day – gives access to more than 25 concerts. Compose
your own programme! To simplify this task, most concerts are performed
several times. The concerts have been allocated to themed routes which
are identified by an icon. These routes are not compulsory but are merely
meant as suggestions.
Various locations / 11.30 AM - 6 PM (€ 18 / € 15 / € 9)
How does it work?
Sunday 8 Nov / not part of the KunstmuziekRoute
(For more details on concerts in the KunstmuziekRoute see page 27 and further)
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From garage jazz and psychedelic blues tot spacey rock ‘n roll; the labels that
others attach to Dans Dans typify the Flemish trio and their eclectic approach.
The line-up consists of guitarist Bert Dockx, bass player Fred Lyenn, and
drummer Steven Cassiers (of Dez Mona fame). ‘Belgium’s most exciting band’,
according to Oor.
W2 Poppodium / 1.30 & 2.45 PM
Dans Dansjazz / rock
Tiptoe Company / Tim Mariën / Nicoline Soetercomposed
Vocalist Jessica Sligter is active in
improvisational music and indie rock
and has linked up with the multi-hued
Norwegian jazz scene. Bulsink is very
much at home in live electronics and
the composer in focus at November
Music 2015. Together with the
Norwegian strings Ole Henrik Moe
and Kari Rønnekleiv, they present
a dynamic mix of alternative rock,
improvisations, and contemporary
composed music.
Claron McFadden / Tuur Florizoone / Michel Massot / Marine HorbaczewskiSecretsmusic theatre / jazz / modern vocal
Claron McFadden adds her voice to
a trio led by the Belgian accordionist
TPM Florizoone (who played with Eric
Vloeimans’ Oliver’s Cinema, among
others). Visitors are invited to write
down a ‘secret’ before the concert starts.
Anonymously. Based on these succinct
personal anecdotes, the musicians
create an intense and intimate music
theatre performance. Director Josse
de Pauw is their guide and coach.
Verkadefabriek Cabaretfirma /
3.30 & 5 PM
Maverick combinations of delicate and fragile instruments. Ranging from a duet
between two steel-string guitars to a chamber quintet that includes a Stroh violin. All
of this is right up the alley of the Belgian Tiptoe Company, which presents a programme
featuring tranquil works by composers Nicoline Soeter (NL) and Tim Mariën (BE).
De Muzerije Hofzaal / 12.30, 2.30 & 4 PM
Sunday 8 November Sunday 8 November
Two big names in the Belgian music scene are joining forces. Tom Barman
(dEUS) is well-known at home and abroad while saxophonist Robin Verheyen
is a major improvised music star in Belgium. Jazz, rock, pop, and musical
poetry combine into an enthralling mix with a greasy sound.
W2 Poppodium / 4.45 PM Azijnfabriek / 12, 2 & 4 PM
TaxiWars ft. Tom Barman & Robin Verheyenjazz / rock
Wilbert Bulsink & Jessica SligterUntitled 2 [the mute]pop / electronics
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Reinier BaasMusic for Guitar and Hornsjazz / composed
KUrKKU Crush.Crash.rock / electronics
KUrKKU (Evelien van den Broek)’s new song cycle is created by a single female
voice plus live electronics, distributed over five speakers. Songs about absurd,
uncomfortable and obsessive love affairs. Unruly music at the interface of
electronic rock, soundscapes, noise, and classical music.
SM’s Auditorium / 2, 3 & 4 PM
Among others, Music for guitar and horns features Morris Kliphuis on
French horn. ‘Controlled virtuosity, a headstrong attitude, and far-reaching
compositional talents allow Baas to give a fresh take on jazz’, wrote Trouw.
Noordbrabants Museum Statenzaal / 2, 3 & 4 PM
Reinier Baas is the boss and one of
the most original jazz talents in the
Netherlands. He has written new work,
specifically for November Music.
A natural talent on the drums. The young Dutch
percussionist Mark Schilders, who is also active in the
New York jazz scene, uses percussion to paint subtle
pictures. He has been given carte blanche at November
Music, where he will surround himself with musicians
from various quarters of the compass. Cellist Maarten
Vos writes pensive neoclassic works that are performed
with live electronics. Guitarist Bert Cools is from
Antwerp; a rising star in the Flemish jazz scene.
Theater Artemis (top floor) / 12.30, 2.30 & 4 PM
Grote Kerk / 2 & 4 PM
Maarten Altena is a Dutch music icon. He plays composed music and is
an accomplished improviser. In the performance Solo’s in ruimtes, recorder
player Walter van Hauwe and percussionist Paul Lovens excel alongside the
EnAccord String quartet.
De Toonzaal / 11.30 AM & 12.30 PM
Jacob Lekkerkerker is a trailblazer among Dutch organists, who combines
the sounds of the classical organ with electronic music. Today. he plays with
violist and Boy Edgar Award winner Oene van Geel and electronic musician
Alfredo Genovesi. Improvisations and compositions at the intersection of
various styles.
Mark Schilders ft. Bert Cools & Maarten Vosjazz / electronics
Lekkerkerker / Van Geel / Genovesiimpro / composed / electronics
Maarten Altena / Paul Lovens / EnAccord Strijkkwartet / Walter van HauweSolo’s in ruimtesjazz / improvisation / composed
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The medieval abbess Hildegard von Bingen sung the praises of the blood’s
spiritual chanting in the eponymous hymn Vox Sanguinis. Soprano
Cora Schmeiser’s interpretation combines contemporary music
and age-old mysticism. *This is an abbreviated version of Vox Sanguinis.
A full-length performance is staged on Saturday 7 November.
Groot Gasthuis / 11.30 AM, 2 & 4.30 PM
Cora Schmeiser / Geerten Ten BoschVox Sanguinismodern vocal / music theatre
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Sunday 8 November
Florian Magnus Maier / Duo AttemaHaringThe Aeon of Horuscomposed / performance / electronics / dance
Florian Magnus Maier / Black PencilClick Plan Bcomposed / music theatre
Ensemble Caméléon / Sebastiaan Kemner / Brandt Attema Wilbert Bulsink / Bart de Vreescomposed
Merijn Bisschops / Tatiana KoleveaHouse of Fun | tor ture euphemismcomposed / performance / visual music
Pand7090music theatre / performance
Harp and bass trombone sing the praises of infinite eternity in Florian
Magnus Maier’s mystical The Aeon of Horus. A brand-new work written
for Astrid Haring (harp) and Brandt Attema (bass trombone). The composer
himself will add live electronics. Rodrigo Alves performs a choreography
by Sanja Hasagic.
Verkadefabriek Kleine Zaal / 12 & 1.30 PM
The Berlin ensemble has no truck with conventional concert traditions.
Adapter specialises in contemporary music that contains elements of
performance. The programme includes idiosyncratic works by Paul Frick
(of technokraut band Brandt Brauer Frick) and Dutch composer Bart de Vrees,
who derives inspiration from weird and wonderful sampler sounds.
Theater Artemis Benedenzaal / 2, 3.30 & 5 PM
Zap through the maniacal pop culture landscape. From heavy metal to hip
hop, funk, and poppy electro. Ensemble Black Pencil presents a surrealisti,
comic fantasy for five musicians, written by composer Florian Magnus
Maier. Short songs and instrumental passages that are evidence of Maier’s
inexhaustible craving for musical variety.
Verkadefabriek Kleine Zaal / 3.30 & 4.30 PM
Ensemble Caméléon plays Book for Strings and Slides for two trombones
and string quintet by composer in focus Wilbert Bulsink. ‘The audience
decides what the book is about. It could be a thriller or contain short stories
or poetry. Perhaps it is a cookbook or a novel,’ explains Bulsink.
In addition, Three interludes by Bart de Vrees.
De Toonzaal / 3.30 & 5 PM
An intense and evocative music and film performance by composer
Merijn Bisschops, about the euphemisms that are used to refer to torture.
House of Fun gets up close and personal without glorifying violence.
A performance for fans of art house film, adventurous music, and students
of philosophy. With percussionist Tatiana Koleva.
De Muzerije Pleitzaal / 12.00 & 1.30 PM
Enter the award-winning collection of curiosities presented by Pand7090.
The audience is treated to a form of ‘experience theatre’ performed by Nora
Mulder, Koen Kaptijn, Bas Wiegers, and Jacq Palinckx. Concert hall, shop,
gallery, and lounging area all-in-one.
Artuarium / 12.30, 2, 3.30 & 5 PM
Sunday 8 November
Ensemble AdapterBart de Vrees / Paul Frick / Simon Løfflercomposed / music theatre / visual music
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Many famous works were created as composers and instrumentalists
inspired each other through detailed research, an exchange of ideas,
and improvisations. Harpist Miriam Overlach closely collaborated with the
composers Wilbert Bulsink, Thomas Myrmel, Martin Schüttler and Noriko
Koide. She shares her findings with the audience during this intimate concert.
Museum Slager / 11.30 AM, 1, 2.30 & 4 PM
Led by composer/guitarist Aart Strootman, the students of the Fontys
Conservatory Tilburg perform works by the two central festival composers.
With enthusiasm.
De Muzerije Pleitzaal / 3.30, 4.30 & 5.30 PM
Welcome to the sound installation universe. Here, sounds and visuals
are on an equal footing. Curator Horst Rickels presents various sound
sculptures and associated performances in the vaults of the historic
Kruithuis.
Kruithuis / 1, 2, 3 & 14 PM
As he is perfectly in control of his instrument, Tom Sanderman is the ideal
saxophonist to interpret the detailed subtleties of Philip Glass’ minimal music.
Composer Anthony Fiumara wrote a new work for Sanderman, who recently
won the Fontys Jacques de Leeuw Award.
Stadsbibliotheek / 1, 2 & 3 PM
The ondes Martenot is one of the
earliest electronic instruments. This
primordial synthesizer, invented
in 1928, has inspired numerous
musicians. From Olivier Messiaen and
Daft Punk to Jonny Greenwood. Who
better to unriddle the enigma of this
extraordinary instrument than Nathalie
Forget, a born and bred.
Grote Kerk / 3 & 5 PM
Pianist Matteo Mijderwijk is an
upcoming talent in Brabant’s jazz
and improvised music scene.
He specialises - among others –
in accompanying silent pictures.
At November Music 2015, he takes
as his inspiration the exhibition
Bosch Grafisch Souvenir.
Willem II Fabriek / 1, 2, 3 & 4 PM
Dyane Donck Coconinstallation / electronics
See page 36.
SM’s / installations 11 AM – 5 PM
Dick Raaijmakers Ideofoon Iinstallation
Tom SandermanPhilip Glass / Anthony Fiumaracomposed / minimal music
Miriam OverlachEn boven de bank kamelencomposed
Nathalie Forgetcomposed / improvisation
Matteo Mijderwijkimprovisation
f.c. Jongbloed Wilbert Bulsink / Florian Magnus Maiercomposed
Kruithuis Collectiefinstallations / performance
See page 36.
Willem II Fabriek Benedenruimte / 11.30 AM – 6 PM
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installations Wedn 4 through Sun 8 nov in residence
Lars Kynde / Nikolaj KyndeTasteful Turntable
Composers in focus:Florian Magnus Maier and Wilbert BulsinkShooting stars Wilbert Bulsink and Florian Magnus Maier are this year’s
composers in focus. As a special treat, Bulsink has written his first string
quartet for the renowned Quatuor Diotima. Florian Maier has explored the
sounds of unusual ensembles and wrote a suite based on this journey through
South America. Also featured are other ‘greatest hits’ of both composers.
How does gourmet cooking sound? This
question is at the heart of the gastronomic
sound installation Tasteful Turntable,
created by the Danish sound artists Kynde.
They dreamt up a five-course carrousel for
gourmets and avid listeners. Four visitors are
seated at a slowly rotating table to sample the
food and listen, simultaneously. This results
in an extraordinary tasting experience.
*You need a special ticket for Tasteful
Turntable. Sign up at www.novembermusic.
net/programma/tasteful-turntable
Willem II Fabriek / 4 - 9 PM
(Sat & Sun from 12 PM; duration 60 minutes) (€ 12)
Asko|Schönberg is one of the most important contemporary music ensembles
worldwide. Led by co-founder Reinbert de Leeuw, it travels the entire modern
music spectrum. Asko|Schönberg is ensemble in residence at November Music
2015 where it presents four concert programmes, ranging from contemporary
composed music to world music, opera, and music theatre.
Dick Raaijmakers Ideofoon IDick Raaijmakers is considered one of the important trailblazers of popular
electronic music, tape music, and sound art in the Netherlands. His
installations are rarely exhibited. Raaijmakers’ Ideofoon I (1967-1970)
was recently reconstructed by Bram Vreven. *The installation Ideofoon I
can be heard and seen from 20 October through 13 December.
SM’s entrance / 11 AM - 5 PM (free)
Dyane Donck CoconClimatological changes are a source
of inspiration for the sculpture Cocon
by Iris Bouwmeester. Dyane Donck
created the cinematic composition.
With sculptures by Ruud Terhaag.
*On Saturday afternoon, Cocon is
performed in a concert setting
(see page 18).
Willem II Fabriek Ground floor /
1 - 8 PM (free)
Nicoline Soeter / Intro OndertijdsAn installation and musical
performance by composer Nicoline
Soeter and visual artist Alien
Oosting. Water in an underground
mine in Heerlen was the point of
departure. With soprano Rianne
Wilbers.
Bank van Leening / 2 - 6 PM
(Saturday and Sunday only; free)
Artist-in-focus: WENDEFew vocalists have crossed over from the world of rock to other musical
universes with such determination. No wonder that WENDE is artist in focus
at November Music 2015. On 4 November, she sings with a string quartet.
On 8 November, she performs a new version of Winterreise, created by
composer Boudewijn Tarenskeen.
Every year, November Music puts the spotlight on specific composers,
makers, ensembles and/or performers who play a prominent part in
the Dutch music scene and have an affinity with the festival as they look
for new opportunities, refuse to stick to genres, and are unafraid to break
through boundaries.
Ensemble-in-residence: Asko|Schönberg
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Willem II Fabriek Boschveldweg 471
W2 Poppodium Boschveldweg 473
Kruithuis Citadellaan 7
Groot Gasthuis Burgemeester Loeffplein 70E-F
Artuarium Burgemeester Loeffplein 70H
Theater Artemis Predikheerenpoort 50
Grote Kerk Kerkstraat 20
Stadsbibliotheek Hinthamerstraat 72
De Muzerije Hinthamerstraat 74
Bank van Leening Schilderstraat 33
Azijnfabriek Bethaniestraat 4
Museum Slager Choorstraat 8
Theater aan de Parade Parade 23
Noordbrabants Museum Verwersstraat 41
Stedelijk Museum ’s-Hertogenbosch De Mortel 4
De Toonzaal Prins Bernhardstraat 4-6
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Practical information
Tickets
Access & parking
Accommodation in ’s-Hertogenbosch
ContactDiscount passes: Medium & XL
November Music 2015 takes place at various locations in ’s-Hertogenbosch.
The conservatory (serre) in Verkadefabriek is the central festival hub. A place
to meet up, eat and drink, or lounge to the soundtrack provided by our DJs.
National radio station VPRO will broadcast live from Verkadefabriek.
You can buy tickets for November Music 2015 via www.novembermusic.net
or at the box office in Verkadefabriek (T: 00 31 73 681 81 60). Throughout the
festival, tickets can be bought at the concert venues unless they are sold out.
November Music takes place at various locations in ’s-Hertogenbosch (see
street plan). Verkadefabriek, the central festival hub, is easily accessible by
train and car. There is plenty of parking space around Verkadefabriek. The
multi-storey car parks Wolvenhoek or St.-Jan are convenient to the other
concert venues in the city centre. Renting an OV bicycle could be handy if you
intend to visit various locations within a short space of time.
Reserving a few days to visit November Music is worth it.
And not just because of the music. ‘s-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch) has
a historic and hospitable city centre with plenty of things to see and do.
Accommodation is available in various hotels and B&Bs.
November Music
Boschdijkstraat 45
5211 VD ’s-Hertogenbosch
www.novembermusic.net
Do you want to attend several concerts at November Music 2015 or take
a group to a particular concert? Opt for an appropriate discount pass.
With the Festival pass Medium (€ 12.50) you will get a € 3 discount
on every ticket while it is possible to order multiple tickets per concert.
The Festival pass XL (€ 37.50) is personal and not transferable. You will get
a 50% discount per concert ticket. Once you have purchased a discount pass
you should wait for the confirmation email before buying the tickets!
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Subsidizers and sponsors
Contributing to November Music
is an excellent way to promote the
extraordinary works of many Dutch
composers. Buma supports and fosters
contemporary music and jazz produced
by composers and lyricists from the
Netherlands.
The Dioraphte foundation supports highquality
art and cultural projects aimed at an
(inter)national audience. The November Music
festival can count on us to present (inter)
national music to the general public. Not in the
distant future but now. Because culture is a
treasure trove that should be widely shared.
Collaborators and partners
International partners
Media partners
today’s music by today’s
makers
philharmonie zuidnederland * Phronesis * Martin Fondse & Mete Erker & Asko|Schönberg & Jeroen van Vliet * Niels Rønsholdt
* Dyane Donck & EnAccord Strijkkwartet * Doelen Ensemble * Theo Bleckmann * Annelies van Parys * Reinier Baas * Black Pencil
* Jessica Sligter * Maarten Altena * Adam Baldych * Jameszoo & Binkbeats * Knalpot * Cello8tet Amsterdam and many others…
’s-Hertogenbosch 4 through 8 november 2015
www.novembermusic.net
