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Sonneveld House

Steven Kamperman Performs his Maison Moderne

On the opening weekend of Rotterdam Architecture Month, Steven Kamperman will take us on a musical exploration of the atelier home of Nelly and Theo van Doesburg in Meudon-Val-Fleury. It was during a residency at this Maison Moderne that Kamperman wrote his suite of the same name. In the spirit of the Van Doesburgs, the clarinettist and composer will perform his “groovy chamber music with a touch of Dada” live, accompanied by anecdotes and colourful images.

1 June 2024 11:00 - 15:00

Steven Kamperman and musicians on a concrete table designed by Theo van Doesburg. Photo: Jean-Michel Bale.

Steven Kamperman composed Maison Moderne, at the intersection of contemporary composed music and jazz, during a four-month residency at the Van Doesburg House and recorded it there. Kamperman was inspired by the house and the artist’s life story and passions. As we listen to L’entrée, he takes us through the Grand Atelier to La Chaufferie, with a number of interludes in which he reflects on important moments in Van Doesburg’s life, such as his meeting with the artist – and enthusiastic dancer! – Piet Mondriaan.

Performers

  • Steven Kamperman, alto clarinet and compositions
  • Oene van Geel, viola
  • Paul Jarret, electric guitar
  • Albert van Veenendaal, piano

The performance will take place on the ground floor of the Nieuwe Instituut at 14:15 and 15:30. Reservations are not necessary.

Rotterdam Architecture Month

This event is part of the Rotterdam Architecture Month programme, which takes place in and around the Museumpark throughout the month of June. See our other activities.

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