Blah blah blah, PERFORMANCE
In this inaugural edition of Performance Chatter, River Adomeit sits down with Oene van Geel and Vincent Dankelman to explore the meaning of performance in their diverse practices. This lively conversation will touch on bridging the worlds of music, theater, and dance, the empowerment of performance for the disabled community, and the evolving dynamic between audience and artist. Following the discussion, the three artists will come together for a live performance, creating a powerful connection to the themes they’ve explored.
About Vincent Dankelman:
Vincent Dankelman is a Dutch musical theater-maker, composer, and performer. Having performed from a young age in productions such as The Lion King, Vincent has continued to develop his passion through his studies at the DAR in Rotterdam and extensive collaborations with choreographer Jordy Dik. Since 2019, their joint efforts have resulted in boundary-pushing productions that celebrate diversity and human storytelling. Vincent’s work blends music, theater, and dance, creating space for emotional depth and connection. He also co-leads community art projects, working with asylum seekers and young people with disabilities. Through his multi-instrumental talents and profound empathy, Vincent creates performances that resonate deeply with both audiences and performers.
About Oene van Geel:
Oene van Geel is a musical adventurer with a rich background in jazz, Indian music, chamber music, and free improvisation. His virtuoso skills in improvisation, combined with his composition talents, have led him to explore a wide range of musical endeavors, constantly pushing the boundaries of sound and performance.
About River Adomeit:
River Adomeit is a bassist and composer whose work is deeply rooted in American songwriting traditions. With a diverse musical background, spanning bluegrass mandolin to free-improvised bass, River brings a multidisciplinary approach to music and art-making, constantly evolving and experimenting across genres and styles.
Oene van Geel - viola
Vincent Dankelman - multi-instrumentals, voice, electronics
River Adomeit - double bass
