Sounding Here: Many Homes Between

Join us for a unique double bill as Rotterdam-based concert series Sounding Here visits Splendor Amsterdam. Curated by Luke Deane, this evening brings together two innovative performances exploring the theme of belonging, featuring collaborations between 10 composers, 2 poets, and pioneering artists from across the globe.

In Until Between, violinist Marie Schreer (DE/UK) presents new works by herself, Aaron Holloway-Nahum, and Ashkan Behzadi, alongside poetry by Taher Adel. This programme reflects on origin, identity, and the feeling of home through music, poetry, video and electronics.

In DOMOVY: 2 HOMES, traverso player and poet Dorota Matejová (SK/NL) explores the idea of living between cultures. Her solo performance blends voice, movement, and sound in collaboration with seven composers from Europe and beyond.

Expect an immersive, intercultural experience that invites you to reflect, share, and connect. With special contributions from actress-activist Nikki Manuputty and curator Christine Cornwell, Sounding Here promises an unforgettable evening of intimate performance and deep artistic dialogue.

“Until Between”
Marie Schreer - composer, violin, voice
Aaron Holloway-Nahum - composer, electronics, video
Ashkan Behzadi - composer
Taher Adel - poetry

“DOMOVY : 2 HOMES”
Dorota Matejová - traverso, piccolo, voice, poetry, movement
Composers - works for traverso, voice, audio tapes:
Anne La Berge (NL/US)
Christine Cornwell (US/UK/NL)
Daniel Matej (SK)
Dorota Matejová (SK/NL)
Legions Nonbinaryrussia (RU)
Paul Zaba (UK)
Vojtěch Šembera (CZ)
Wilson Leywantono (IDN)

About the artists:
Marie Schreer
UK-based violinist and composer known for her genre-crossing work and bold curations. She performs widely as a soloist and with the Riot Ensemble, and leads the second violins at The Hallé.

Aaron Holloway-Nahum
Composer and multimedia artist creating experimental, narrative-rich works for ensembles worldwide. He is also a conductor and sound engineer with a focus on spatialised electronics.

Ashkan Behzadi
Iranian-Canadian composer and recent Ernst von Siemens Prize winner. His music draws from architecture, literature, and diverse musical traditions.

Taher Adel
British-Bahraini poet and spoken word artist whose writing explores identity, heritage, and language. His poetry appears in books, journals, and on international stages.

Dorota Matejová
Traverso player, composer, and poet whose work blends early music with contemporary movement and sound art. She explores identity and connection through performance and poetic expression.

About the facilitators:
Nikki Manuputty
Actress, activist, and theatre maker focusing on inclusion and representation. Her work bridges performance, education, and social engagement.

Christine Cornwell
Composer and performer blending Latin-American, British, and Dutch influences. As a creative producer and improviser, she connects music-making with audience co-creation.

Sliding scale tickets: €5 - €10 - €15 - €20 - €25
Accessible to everyone, pay what you can!
There is no difference in the price categories, you can choose where you want to sit upon arrival.