Cellists and composers work together with contemporary sounds
Draw inspiration from visual art and collaborate as cellists and composers towards a public performance
with contemporary sounds
Research Retreats: where music meets fine art
Research Retreats revolve around an exhibition at Dat Bolwerck, the renowned arts center in Zutphen. This unique setting creates a space where music and fine art come together in an inspiring dialogue.
As a cellist or composer, you arrive in Zutphen after a period of careful preparation. In this Research Retreat of 4 immersive days, you collaborate intensively with fellow musicians and a dedicated team of mentors—experienced composers and cellists—who guide you in refining your work.
The retreat culminates in the Research Performance, where the artist introduces their work, setting the stage. After that, the musicians take the floor, bringing their vision on the theme to life through sound.
It all comes together in the Research Performance
Growth as an artist, challenge yourself and discover your unique musical voice
Composers
Explore the background of the subject of the exposition, together with the artist. Subsequently, shape your experiences, thoughts and interpretations into contemporary sounds.
In a next step, you share your music with the participating cellists. In Zutphen, the work with the other musicians often brings surprising insights. Throughout this journey, the teachers are there to support you.
As a composer you can also join online. We make sure you are well connected.
Explore the background of the subject of the exposition and shape your ideas into contemporary sounds
Develop your own work with the help of masterclasses and challenge yourself by performing in new compositions
Cellists
Work on both your own repertoire and the new works of the participating composers.
During masterclasses, you can develop your own projects, with or without piano accompaniment.
The contemporary sounds and masterclasses encourage you to take new steps in your musical process. All of this contributes to your growth as an artist and helps you discover your unique musical voice.
Teaching team
OUR TEACHERS
Jeroen den Herder and Hua-Hsuan Lee are present at every Research Retreat. Wilma Pistorius, Vanessa Lann -Xiaoyong Chen andAlfian Emir Adytia alternate, each bringing their own perspective and unique touch.
“The most sensitive instrument is the human soul. One must purify the soul until it begins to sound”
Arvo Pärt
The Research Process
CELLISTS AND COMPOSERS COLLABORATE
DURING THE RETREAT
The first encounter with the new music often brings surprising insights. Experimental works can be particularly stimulating, while other compositions may feel instantly familiar, as though they are already part of your repertoire.
As rehearsals progress, a stronger connection with the composers’ vision often develops, leading to an enriching exchange of ideas. At times, technical precision is required to translate ideas into sound, while at other moments, the input of the musicians elevates the compositions to a higher level.
The teachers are ready to coach and guide you. An open attitude is encouraged, along with learning from each other and taking new steps in the musical process. All of this contributes to your growth as an artist and helps you discover your unique musical voice.
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