Instant Composition: Ensemble Ratel met Fishes, Swords & Trombones
For this adventure, composer and double bassist Hinse Mutter has proposed that his trio, Ensemble Ratel, compose new pieces on the spot, with audience members participating as co-creators. You'll have the opportunity to influence the creative process and help shape these new compositions yourself.
The evening concludes with a set of instant compositions and existing works by the collective Fishes, Swords & Trombones. For this edition, the ensemble consists of Thomas Myrmel (trombone), Jonathan Nagel (double bass), and Omer Sigler (guitar).
Ensemble Ratel
Hans Sampath Blok is a Dutch-Norwegian composer and musician, born in Sri Lanka and adopted in the Netherlands. Through his versatile creativity, he draws inspiration from the underlying emotions and needs that either connect people or drive them apart. Hans plays all brass instruments and is primarily active in early music and free improvisation.
Kees van der Heijdt is a flautist, teacher, arranger, improviser, and composer. Growing up in a musical family, it was only natural that he would make music himself. His enthusiasm quickly became a lifelong passion. Kees completed both a classical flute degree and a Master's degree in jazz flute at the Utrecht Conservatory. There he developed as an improviser and explored new crossover possibilities, focusing on subtle musical details. Kees performs as a flautist and piccolo player with Het Zeeuws Orkest and appears in numerous independent music projects. He is also active as a music educator, teaching flute, recorder, general music education, and ensembles, ranging from individual lessons to entire school classes.
Hinse Mutter studied classical double bass in Rotterdam and subsequently interned as a production manager with the Groot Omroepkoor (Netherlands Radio Choir). He has performed with ensembles including the Marine Band of the Royal Netherlands Navy, Het Zeeuws Orkest, and the Metropole Orchestra. As a producer, he has worked with the Netherlands Chamber Choir, LUDWIG, and De Waalse Kerk. As a composer, dozens of his compositions and arrangements have been performed by orchestras and ensembles. His sheet music is published by Alry Publishing. Hinse performs on an instrument made available to him by the Musical Instruments Fund Foundation.
Ensemble Ratel: Hans Sampath Blok, Kees van der Heijdt & Hinse Mutter
Fishes, Swords & Trombones: Thomas Myrmel, Jonathan Nagel & Omer Sigler
