The Doek ABC Festival is over. It was wonderful, thanks to the great musicians, dancers, venues, cooks, photographers, filmers, techies, volunteers, drivers and – last but certainly not least – thanks to all the people who turned out in great numbers to listen, watch and enjoy. We’ll be posting films, photos and more in the coming weeks, in the meantime here’s a few nice memories (photos by Beata Szparagowska).
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Photos of Day 4 by Beata Szparagowska.
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Musicians and public had a great day yesterday exploring new compositions by Jasper Stadhouders, Joshua Abrams, Michael Moore, Keefe Jackson and Matiss Cudars.
Today the Doekompose band, featuring festival musicians from Amsterdam, Berlin and Chicago, is working on pieces by Lucio Tasca, Christian Lillinger, Mirko Montaldi, Kaja Draksler and Eric Boeren.
You can hear the results at 17:00 in the big room at Zaal 100.
Join us for dinner from 18:00 – 20:00 and then:
At 20:30
• ABC 5tet – special festival line-up
Kaja Draksler piano, John Dikeman tenor sax, Jeb Bishop trombone, Antonio Borghini bass.…
DOEK FESTIVAL 2016: ABC REAL BOOK BICYCLE TOUR
Sunday 1 May 13:30 – 18:30 + 20:30 – 21:30
The now renowned Doek Festival Real Book Bicycle Tour is on again tomorrow, from 13:30 until 18:30, followed by an extra special concert at 20:30. True to this year’s theme, we feature composers and musicians from Amsterdam, Berlin and Chicago playing in various ensembles in five surprising locations in Amsterdam North. Read on for the full program, tour user’s guide and ticket information:
Tickets can be purchased at any of the venues or online here.…
The Doek Festival 2016 – Capitals of Improvisation begins today!
Whether you’re biking, walking or using public transport, it’s good to know where you are going. Here’s a map with all Doek locations.
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Amsterdam – Chicago Dance and Music Improvisation Workshop
April 30 11:00-16:00 & May 1 11:00-15:00 at Plantage Dok
This year’s Doek Festival is not only be about improvised music, but has a strong improvised DANCE component!
DOEK ABC FESTIVAL 2016 brings together a dynamic group of artists from Amsterdam and Chicago to collectively conduct a two-day workshop focused on improvisation and instant composition. Everyone interested in a collaborative discourse with sound, movement and light is encouraged to participate. Both dancers and musicians are welcome. …
DAY 3 – 1 MAY
ABC Real Book Bicycle Tour
Hook, Line & Sinker
Dance Workshop
On the third day of DOEK Festival 2016, things are getting to move!
As the day before, there will be a Dance Workshop at Plantage Dok, starting at 11am.
Afterwards, the whole festival gets mobile – with the ABC Real Book Bicycle Tour! The musical bike ride through Amsterdam will start at 2pm and will come to an end around 6.30pm with a cozy dinner at De Ruimte. …