“FEIER/FIRE”

“FEIER/FIRE”

A festive event with a haunting edge about approaching catastrophe, and how we deal with it.

Feier / Celebration

Partying towards the precipice

With music by George Gershwin, Cole Porter and Kurt Weill.

 

The Roaring Twenties. A musical and cultural heyday between two world wars. Glitter and glamour beneath the looming shadow of the catastrophe that is still fresh in the collective memory. A proverbial dance on the edge of the volcano, some 100 years ago, that looks alarmingly like today.

 

The Berlage Saxophone Quartet and singers Karin Strobos and Martijn Cornet will be presenting an evening’s entertainment with a selection of songs from those turbulent interbellum years: the age of jazz, big bands, and of course the growing dominance of the saxophone. George Gershwin, Cole Porter and Kurt Weill will all be present in arrangements by Wijnand van Klaveren. He has forged the Saxophone Quartet into a combination of big band, orchestra and ‘bar piano’. They will be conjuring up every conceivable sound that their saxes can produce. Choreographer/director Pim Veulings and stage designer Paul Boereboom have set the programme in an undefined period.

 

Every age has its crises, and our reactions to them all look frighteningly familiar: stick you head in the sand and party towards the precipice.

 

A festive event with a haunting edge about approaching catastrophe, and how we deal with it.

 

People, time to party!

Concerts

"Feier/Fire" - Summerwinds Festival Münsterland (DE) August 22nd 2024, 20:00h


Together with singers Martijn Cornet and Karin Strobos, we created a musical performance about how people deal with an approaching crisis. The starting point is music from the 1920s, composed and arranged for saxophone quartet and two voices by Wijnand van Klaveren. This period is part of a turning point in music history, where the saxophone made waves in both classical and popular music. The pieces we choose are meant to express a jovial atmosphere with a serious undertone, a very special characteristic of the time.

Music by a.o. W. van Klaveren, G. Gershwin, Cole Porter, Kurt Weill, Mischa Spoliansky.

"Feier/Fire" - Azijnfabriek, Den Bosch February 15th 2025, 12:30h

Together with singers Martijn Cornet and Karin Strobos, we created a musical performance about how people deal with an approaching crisis. The starting point is music from the 1920s, composed and arranged for saxophone quartet and two voices by Wijnand van Klaveren. This period is part of a turning point in music history, where the saxophone made waves in both classical and popular music. The pieces we choose are meant to express a jovial atmosphere with a serious undertone, a very special characteristic of the time.

Music by a.o. W. van Klaveren, G. Gershwin, Cole Porter, Kurt Weill, Mischa Spoliansky.

"Feier/Fire" - Cool kunst en cultuur, Heerhugowaard March 16th 2025, 11:00h


Together with singers Martijn Cornet and Karin Strobos, we created a musical performance about how people deal with an approaching crisis. The starting point is music from the 1920s, composed and arranged for saxophone quartet and two voices by Wijnand van Klaveren. This period is part of a turning point in music history, where the saxophone made waves in both classical and popular music. The pieces we choose are meant to express a jovial atmosphere with a serious undertone, a very special characteristic of the time.

Music by a.o. W. van Klaveren, G. Gershwin, Cole Porter, Kurt Weill, Mischa Spoliansky.

"Feier/Fire" - Heemstede May 17th 2025


Together with singers Martijn Cornet and Karin Strobos, we created a musical performance about how people deal with an approaching crisis. The starting point is music from the 1920s, composed and arranged for saxophone quartet and two voices by Wijnand van Klaveren. This period is part of a turning point in music history, where the saxophone made waves in both classical and popular music. The pieces we choose are meant to express a jovial atmosphere with a serious undertone, a very special characteristic of the time.

Music by a.o. W. van Klaveren, G. Gershwin, Cole Porter, Kurt Weill, Mischa Spoliansky.

"Feier/Fire" - Kapel op 't Rijsselt, Eefde May 25th 2025, 11:30h


Together with singers Martijn Cornet and Karin Strobos, we created a musical performance about how people deal with an approaching crisis. The starting point is music from the 1920s, composed and arranged for saxophone quartet and two voices by Wijnand van Klaveren. This period is part of a turning point in music history, where the saxophone made waves in both classical and popular music. The pieces we choose are meant to express a jovial atmosphere with a serious undertone, a very special characteristic of the time.

Music by a.o. W. van Klaveren, G. Gershwin, Cole Porter, Kurt Weill, Mischa Spoliansky.

"Feier/Fire" Havik concerten Amersfoort June 18th, 16h

Together with singers Martijn Cornet and Karin Strobos, we created a musical performance about how people deal with an approaching crisis. The starting point is music from the 1920s, composed and arranged for saxophone quartet and two voices by Wijnand van
This period is part of a turning point in music history, where the saxophone made waves in both classical and popular music.
The pieces we choose are meant to express a jovial atmosphere with a serious undertone, a very special characteristic of the time.
Music by a.o. W. van Klaveren, G. Gershwin, Cole Porter, Kurt Weill, Mischa Spoliansky.

Berlage Saxophone Quartet
Karin Strobos, Soprano
Martijn Cornet, Baritone
Pim Veulings, direction and choreography
Paul Boereboom, scenography
Wijnand van Klaveren, composition and arrangements

"Feier/Fire" Het Cenakel Tilburg Dec 10th 2023, 12:30h

Together with singers Martijn Cornet and Karin Strobos, we created a musical performance about how people deal with an approaching crisis. The starting point is music from the 1920s, composed and arranged for saxophone quartet and two voices by Wijnand van
This period is part of a turning point in music history, where the saxophone made waves in both classical and popular music.
The pieces we choose are meant to express a jovial atmosphere with a serious undertone, a very special characteristic of the time.
Music by a.o. W. van Klaveren, G. Gershwin, Cole Porter, Kurt Weill, Mischa Spoliansky.

Berlage Saxophone Quartet
Karin Strobos, Soprano
Martijn Cornet, Baritone
Pim Veulings, direction and choreography
Paul Boereboom, scenography
Wijnand van Klaveren, composition and arrangements

"Feier/Fire" Hoornse Havenconcerten, Hoorn Sept 2, 2023, 20h

Together with singers Martijn Cornet and Karin Strobos, we created a musical performance about how people deal with an approaching crisis. The starting point is music from the 1920s, composed and arranged for saxophone quartet and two voices by Wijnand van
This period is part of a turning point in music history, where the saxophone made waves in both classical and popular music.
The pieces we choose are meant to express a jovial atmosphere with a serious undertone, a very special characteristic of the time.
Music by a.o. W. van Klaveren, G. Gershwin, Cole Porter, Kurt Weill, Mischa Spoliansky.

Berlage Saxophone Quartet
Karin Strobos, Soprano
Martijn Cornet, Baritone
Pim Veulings, direction and choreography
Paul Boereboom, scenography
Wijnand van Klaveren, composition and arrangements

"Feier/Fire" Kunstdagen Wittem 10 june 2023, 20:15h

Together with singers Martijn Cornet and Karin Strobos, we created a musical performance about how people deal with an approaching crisis. The starting point is music from the 1920s, composed and arranged for saxophone quartet and two voices by Wijnand van Klaveren.
This period is part of a turning point in music history, where the saxophone made waves in both classical and popular music.
The pieces we choose are meant to express a jovial atmosphere with a serious undertone, a very special characteristic of the time.
Music by a.o. W. van Klaveren, G. Gershwin, Cole Porter, Kurt Weill, Mischa Spoliansky.

Berlage Saxophone Quartet
Karin Strobos, Soprano
Martijn Cornet, Baritone
Pim Veulings, direction and choreography
Paul Boereboom, scenography
Wijnand van Klaveren, composition and arrangements

"Feier/Fire" M-gebouw Hilversum Nov 14th 2023, 20:15h

Together with singers Martijn Cornet and Karin Strobos, we created a musical performance about how people deal with an approaching crisis. The starting point is music from the 1920s, composed and arranged for saxophone quartet and two voices by Wijnand van
This period is part of a turning point in music history, where the saxophone made waves in both classical and popular music.
The pieces we choose are meant to express a jovial atmosphere with a serious undertone, a very special characteristic of the time.
Music by a.o. W. van Klaveren, G. Gershwin, Cole Porter, Kurt Weill, Mischa Spoliansky.

Berlage Saxophone Quartet
Karin Strobos, Soprano
Martijn Cornet, Baritone
Pim Veulings, direction and choreography
Paul Boereboom, scenography
Wijnand van Klaveren, composition and arrangements

"Feier/Fire" Muziek op de Binnendieze, Den Bosch Aug 26th 2023, 20h

Together with singers Martijn Cornet and Karin Strobos, we created a musical performance about how people deal with an approaching crisis. The starting point is music from the 1920s, composed and arranged for saxophone quartet and two voices by Wijnand van
This period is part of a turning point in music history, where the saxophone made waves in both classical and popular music.
The pieces we choose are meant to express a jovial atmosphere with a serious undertone, a very special characteristic of the time.
Music by a.o. W. van Klaveren, G. Gershwin, Cole Porter, Kurt Weill, Mischa Spoliansky.

Berlage Saxophone Quartet
Karin Strobos, Soprano
Martijn Cornet, Baritone
Pim Veulings, direction and choreography
Paul Boereboom, scenography
Wijnand van Klaveren, composition and arrangements

"Feier/Fire" Muziek op de Binnendieze, Den Bosch Aug 26th 2023, 22h

Together with singers Martijn Cornet and Karin Strobos, we created a musical performance about how people deal with an approaching crisis. The starting point is music from the 1920s, composed and arranged for saxophone quartet and two voices by Wijnand van
This period is part of a turning point in music history, where the saxophone made waves in both classical and popular music.
The pieces we choose are meant to express a jovial atmosphere with a serious undertone, a very special characteristic of the time.
Music by a.o. W. van Klaveren, G. Gershwin, Cole Porter, Kurt Weill, Mischa Spoliansky.

Berlage Saxophone Quartet
Karin Strobos, Soprano
Martijn Cornet, Baritone
Pim Veulings, direction and choreography
Paul Boereboom, scenography
Wijnand van Klaveren, composition and arrangements

"Feier/Fire" Oranjewoud Festival (PREMIÈRE) 29 mei 2023, 13:45h

Together with singers Martijn Cornet and Karin Strobos, we created a musical performance about how people deal with an approaching crisis. The starting point is music from the 1920s, composed and arranged for saxophone quartet and two voices by Wijnand van Klaveren.
This period is part of a turning point in music history, where the saxophone made waves in both classical and popular music.
The pieces we choose are meant to express a jovial atmosphere with a serious undertone, a very special characteristic of the time.
Music by a.o. W. van Klaveren, G. Gershwin, Cole Porter, Kurt Weill, Mischa Spoliansky.

Berlage Saxophone Quartet
Karin Strobos, Soprano
Martijn Cornet, Baritone
Pim Veulings, direction and choreography
Paul Boereboom, scenography
Wijnand van Klaveren, composition and arrangements

"Feier/Fire" Phil Haarlem April 7th 2024, 15h

Together with singers Martijn Cornet and Karin Strobos, we created a musical performance about how people deal with an approaching crisis. The starting point is music from the 1920s, composed and arranged for saxophone quartet and two voices by Wijnand van
This period is part of a turning point in music history, where the saxophone made waves in both classical and popular music.
The pieces we choose are meant to express a jovial atmosphere with a serious undertone, a very special characteristic of the time.
Music by a.o. W. van Klaveren, G. Gershwin, Cole Porter, Kurt Weill, Mischa Spoliansky.

Berlage Saxophone Quartet
Karin Strobos, Soprano
Martijn Cornet, Baritone
Pim Veulings, direction and choreography
Paul Boereboom, scenography
Wijnand van Klaveren, composition and arrangements

"Feier/Fire" Podium Engelmundus, Velsen-Zuid oct 12th 2024, 20:15h

Together with singers Martijn Cornet and Karin Strobos, we created a musical performance about how people deal with an approaching crisis. The starting point is music from the 1920s, composed and arranged for saxophone quartet and two voices by Wijnand van Klaveren. This period is part of a turning point in music history, where the saxophone made waves in both classical and popular music. The pieces we choose are meant to express a jovial atmosphere with a serious undertone, a very special characteristic of the time.

Music by a.o. W. van Klaveren, G. Gershwin, Cole Porter, Kurt Weill, Mischa Spoliansky.

"Feier/Fire" Proefkamermuziek, Muiden sept 21st 2024, 20h

Together with singers Martijn Cornet and Karin Strobos, we created a musical performance about how people deal with an approaching crisis. The starting point is music from the 1920s, composed and arranged for saxophone quartet and two voices by Wijnand van Klaveren. This period is part of a turning point in music history, where the saxophone made waves in both classical and popular music. The pieces we choose are meant to express a jovial atmosphere with a serious undertone, a very special characteristic of the time.

Music by a.o. W. van Klaveren, G. Gershwin, Cole Porter, Kurt Weill, Mischa Spoliansky.

"Feier/Fire" Ruinekerk Bergen Feb 25th 2024, 15h

Together with singers Martijn Cornet and Karin Strobos, we created a musical performance about how people deal with an approaching crisis. The starting point is music from the 1920s, composed and arranged for saxophone quartet and two voices by Wijnand van
This period is part of a turning point in music history, where the saxophone made waves in both classical and popular music.
The pieces we choose are meant to express a jovial atmosphere with a serious undertone, a very special characteristic of the time.
Music by a.o. W. van Klaveren, G. Gershwin, Cole Porter, Kurt Weill, Mischa Spoliansky.

Berlage Saxophone Quartet
Karin Strobos, Soprano
Martijn Cornet, Baritone
Pim Veulings, direction and choreography
Paul Boereboom, scenography
Wijnand van Klaveren, composition and arrangements

"Feier/Fire" Terrasconcerten Muziekgebouw Amsterdam Aug 25th 2023, 20h

Together with singers Martijn Cornet and Karin Strobos, we created a musical performance about how people deal with an approaching crisis. The starting point is music from the 1920s, composed and arranged for saxophone quartet and two voices by Wijnand van
This period is part of a turning point in music history, where the saxophone made waves in both classical and popular music.
The pieces we choose are meant to express a jovial atmosphere with a serious undertone, a very special characteristic of the time.
Music by a.o. W. van Klaveren, G. Gershwin, Cole Porter, Kurt Weill, Mischa Spoliansky.

Berlage Saxophone Quartet
Karin Strobos, Soprano
Martijn Cornet, Baritone
Pim Veulings, direction and choreography
Paul Boereboom, scenography
Wijnand van Klaveren, composition and arrangements

"Feier/Fire" Uitgaastfestival, Lelystad sept 1st 2024, 10:30h

Together with singers Martijn Cornet and Karin Strobos, we created a musical performance about how people deal with an approaching crisis. The starting point is music from the 1920s, composed and arranged for saxophone quartet and two voices by Wijnand van Klaveren. This period is part of a turning point in music history, where the saxophone made waves in both classical and popular music. The pieces we choose are meant to express a jovial atmosphere with a serious undertone, a very special characteristic of the time.

Music by a.o. W. van Klaveren, G. Gershwin, Cole Porter, Kurt Weill, Mischa Spoliansky.

"Feier/Fire" Veerensmederij Amersfoort Nov 10th 2023, 20:30h

Together with singers Martijn Cornet and Karin Strobos, we created a musical performance about how people deal with an approaching crisis. The starting point is music from the 1920s, composed and arranged for saxophone quartet and two voices by Wijnand van
This period is part of a turning point in music history, where the saxophone made waves in both classical and popular music.
The pieces we choose are meant to express a jovial atmosphere with a serious undertone, a very special characteristic of the time.
Music by a.o. W. van Klaveren, G. Gershwin, Cole Porter, Kurt Weill, Mischa Spoliansky.

Berlage Saxophone Quartet
Karin Strobos, Soprano
Martijn Cornet, Baritone
Pim Veulings, direction and choreography
Paul Boereboom, scenography
Wijnand van Klaveren, composition and arrangements

"Feier/Fire" Zeeuwse Concertzaal, Middelburg Nov 26th 2023, 15:30h

Together with singers Martijn Cornet and Karin Strobos, we created a musical performance about how people deal with an approaching crisis. The starting point is music from the 1920s, composed and arranged for saxophone quartet and two voices by Wijnand van
This period is part of a turning point in music history, where the saxophone made waves in both classical and popular music.
The pieces we choose are meant to express a jovial atmosphere with a serious undertone, a very special characteristic of the time.
Music by a.o. W. van Klaveren, G. Gershwin, Cole Porter, Kurt Weill, Mischa Spoliansky.

Berlage Saxophone Quartet
Karin Strobos, Soprano
Martijn Cornet, Baritone
Pim Veulings, direction and choreography
Paul Boereboom, scenography
Wijnand van Klaveren, composition and arrangements