The next leg of Abel's tour with our joint composition "Entanglements" is... Italy! 🇮🇹
November 24, 2025 at 12:35 PM
The next leg of Abel's tour with our joint composition "Entanglements" is... Italy! 🇮🇹
Tomorrow my new work for reed quintet, "Link," will be premiered at the Muziekgebouw by the fabulous Calefax.
"Link" was written to celebrate Calefax's 40th anniversary. 40 reed quintets from around the world joined forces, and performed a part of the piece: link.reedquintet.net
"Link" was written to celebrate Calefax's 40th anniversary. 40 reed quintets from around the world joined forces, and performed a part of the piece: link.reedquintet.net
November 21, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Tomorrow my new work for reed quintet, "Link," will be premiered at the Muziekgebouw by the fabulous Calefax.
"Link" was written to celebrate Calefax's 40th anniversary. 40 reed quintets from around the world joined forces, and performed a part of the piece: link.reedquintet.net
"Link" was written to celebrate Calefax's 40th anniversary. 40 reed quintets from around the world joined forces, and performed a part of the piece: link.reedquintet.net
🍾🔥 Two years of composition. It’s so exciting to finally be holding the full score of my new opera “Theory of Flames”. An indescribable feeling - did I really make this?
The opera will premiere at Dutch National Opera & Ballet in March 2026. Order your tickets here:
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The opera will premiere at Dutch National Opera & Ballet in March 2026. Order your tickets here:
lnkd.in/e-3nhfWC
November 15, 2025 at 2:21 PM
🍾🔥 Two years of composition. It’s so exciting to finally be holding the full score of my new opera “Theory of Flames”. An indescribable feeling - did I really make this?
The opera will premiere at Dutch National Opera & Ballet in March 2026. Order your tickets here:
lnkd.in/e-3nhfWC
The opera will premiere at Dutch National Opera & Ballet in March 2026. Order your tickets here:
lnkd.in/e-3nhfWC
🎬✨ I’m thrilled to announce that "From Dust" has been selected for the Immersive Experience competition at the Geneva International Film Festival!
Experience the installation from October 31 - November 9, 2025 and hear the amazing Sjaella sing virtually.
🎟️ 2025.giff.ch/en/film/from...
Experience the installation from October 31 - November 9, 2025 and hear the amazing Sjaella sing virtually.
🎟️ 2025.giff.ch/en/film/from...
October 15, 2025 at 11:12 AM
🎬✨ I’m thrilled to announce that "From Dust" has been selected for the Immersive Experience competition at the Geneva International Film Festival!
Experience the installation from October 31 - November 9, 2025 and hear the amazing Sjaella sing virtually.
🎟️ 2025.giff.ch/en/film/from...
Experience the installation from October 31 - November 9, 2025 and hear the amazing Sjaella sing virtually.
🎟️ 2025.giff.ch/en/film/from...
Tonight, my new piece "Entanglements" –co-created with the incredible Abel Selaocoe and blending cello, voice, and electronics – receives its world premiere at Princeton University
This performance will kick off a series of 17 performances throughout the UK, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, and Italy
This performance will kick off a series of 17 performances throughout the UK, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, and Italy
September 30, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Tonight, my new piece "Entanglements" –co-created with the incredible Abel Selaocoe and blending cello, voice, and electronics – receives its world premiere at Princeton University
This performance will kick off a series of 17 performances throughout the UK, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, and Italy
This performance will kick off a series of 17 performances throughout the UK, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, and Italy
version 220… getting closer to the finish line! 😱😅
September 9, 2025 at 1:41 PM
version 220… getting closer to the finish line! 😱😅
Season announcement ⤵
September 5, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Season announcement ⤵
Ticket sales have started for my new opera "Theory of Flames"! The opera will premiere at Dutch National Opera in March 2026. Order your tickets here:
www.operaballet.nl/en/dutch-nat...
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🎥 Hugo Thomassen
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🎥 Hugo Thomassen
August 28, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Ticket sales have started for my new opera "Theory of Flames"! The opera will premiere at Dutch National Opera in March 2026. Order your tickets here:
www.operaballet.nl/en/dutch-nat...
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🎥 Hugo Thomassen
www.operaballet.nl/en/dutch-nat...
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🎥 Hugo Thomassen
July 30, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Super honored to have received the Grand Prix of the Dutch Directors Guild (DDG) for "From Dust"
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📷 Almicheal Fraay
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📷 Almicheal Fraay
June 26, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Super honored to have received the Grand Prix of the Dutch Directors Guild (DDG) for "From Dust"
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📷 Almicheal Fraay
filmkrant.nl/nieuws/miche...
📷 Almicheal Fraay
It's a wrap for the film shoot of my new opera "Theory of Flames"! 🎬✨
What an incredible week with the most amazing cast and crew. Huge thanks to Julia Bullock, the choir of Dutch National Opera, and our wonderful ensemble of actors. 🙌
www.operaballet.nl/en/dutch-nat...
What an incredible week with the most amazing cast and crew. Huge thanks to Julia Bullock, the choir of Dutch National Opera, and our wonderful ensemble of actors. 🙌
www.operaballet.nl/en/dutch-nat...
June 20, 2025 at 12:31 PM
It's a wrap for the film shoot of my new opera "Theory of Flames"! 🎬✨
What an incredible week with the most amazing cast and crew. Huge thanks to Julia Bullock, the choir of Dutch National Opera, and our wonderful ensemble of actors. 🙌
www.operaballet.nl/en/dutch-nat...
What an incredible week with the most amazing cast and crew. Huge thanks to Julia Bullock, the choir of Dutch National Opera, and our wonderful ensemble of actors. 🙌
www.operaballet.nl/en/dutch-nat...
The wonderful Netherlands Chamber Orchestra, Gordan Nikolić, and soprano Elisabeth Hetherington will perform "This is where you are now" from my opera Upload tomorrow at Amsterdam's @paradisoadam.bsky.social (19 June)
June 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM
The wonderful Netherlands Chamber Orchestra, Gordan Nikolić, and soprano Elisabeth Hetherington will perform "This is where you are now" from my opera Upload tomorrow at Amsterdam's @paradisoadam.bsky.social (19 June)
Today marks the Amsterdam debut of ‘From Dust’ at the Holland Festival. Can’t wait to introduce this VR opera to fresh audiences following our incredible journey in Cannes last month!
It’s wonderful to have a large part of the developers and team here to celebrate this third run. 🎈
It’s wonderful to have a large part of the developers and team here to celebrate this third run. 🎈
June 12, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Today marks the Amsterdam debut of ‘From Dust’ at the Holland Festival. Can’t wait to introduce this VR opera to fresh audiences following our incredible journey in Cannes last month!
It’s wonderful to have a large part of the developers and team here to celebrate this third run. 🎈
It’s wonderful to have a large part of the developers and team here to celebrate this third run. 🎈
😱 WE WON! 🏆
“From Dust” has been awarded Best Immersive Work the Cannes International Film Festival! Still in shock, such a great honour! ✨
So special to share this moment with the incredible singers from Sjaella who joined us on the red carpet for this unforgettable night!
“From Dust” has been awarded Best Immersive Work the Cannes International Film Festival! Still in shock, such a great honour! ✨
So special to share this moment with the incredible singers from Sjaella who joined us on the red carpet for this unforgettable night!
May 23, 2025 at 8:12 AM
😱 WE WON! 🏆
“From Dust” has been awarded Best Immersive Work the Cannes International Film Festival! Still in shock, such a great honour! ✨
So special to share this moment with the incredible singers from Sjaella who joined us on the red carpet for this unforgettable night!
“From Dust” has been awarded Best Immersive Work the Cannes International Film Festival! Still in shock, such a great honour! ✨
So special to share this moment with the incredible singers from Sjaella who joined us on the red carpet for this unforgettable night!
We have arrived at the Cannes Film Festival! ☀ 🎥 🎈
Today is press day. International journalists have the first opportunity to see "From Dust" and the eight other selected immersive works at the Carlton Hotel.
Today is press day. International journalists have the first opportunity to see "From Dust" and the eight other selected immersive works at the Carlton Hotel.
May 13, 2025 at 6:19 PM
We have arrived at the Cannes Film Festival! ☀ 🎥 🎈
Today is press day. International journalists have the first opportunity to see "From Dust" and the eight other selected immersive works at the Carlton Hotel.
Today is press day. International journalists have the first opportunity to see "From Dust" and the eight other selected immersive works at the Carlton Hotel.
Recording music for the new opera today with the amazing choir of Dutch National Opera, conducted by Edward Ananian-Cooper, and engineered by Guido Tichelman.
All-star team! ❤️🔥
All-star team! ❤️🔥
May 12, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Recording music for the new opera today with the amazing choir of Dutch National Opera, conducted by Edward Ananian-Cooper, and engineered by Guido Tichelman.
All-star team! ❤️🔥
All-star team! ❤️🔥
I am excited to announce that we've released the music of the VR opera "From Dust." You can listen to it on all streaming platforms: disquietmedia.net/fromdust/
The EP features the fabulous vocal ensemble Sjaella, was recorded at Exalto Studio, and was mixed and mastered by Bart Wagemakers.
The EP features the fabulous vocal ensemble Sjaella, was recorded at Exalto Studio, and was mixed and mastered by Bart Wagemakers.
May 9, 2025 at 3:48 PM
I am excited to announce that we've released the music of the VR opera "From Dust." You can listen to it on all streaming platforms: disquietmedia.net/fromdust/
The EP features the fabulous vocal ensemble Sjaella, was recorded at Exalto Studio, and was mixed and mastered by Bart Wagemakers.
The EP features the fabulous vocal ensemble Sjaella, was recorded at Exalto Studio, and was mixed and mastered by Bart Wagemakers.
May 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Super excited to let you know that "From Dust" has been officially selected for the Cannes Film Festival!
The VR Opera will be shown at the festival between May 13-23 at the Carlton Hotel Cannes.
Press release:
doublea.net/from-dust-at...
The VR Opera will be shown at the festival between May 13-23 at the Carlton Hotel Cannes.
Press release:
doublea.net/from-dust-at...
April 30, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Super excited to let you know that "From Dust" has been officially selected for the Cannes Film Festival!
The VR Opera will be shown at the festival between May 13-23 at the Carlton Hotel Cannes.
Press release:
doublea.net/from-dust-at...
The VR Opera will be shown at the festival between May 13-23 at the Carlton Hotel Cannes.
Press release:
doublea.net/from-dust-at...
opera time ≠ actual time
I've written quite a few operas by now, but I still struggle to time sung texts based on a libretto. Time moves muuuch slower on an opera stage!
I've written quite a few operas by now, but I still struggle to time sung texts based on a libretto. Time moves muuuch slower on an opera stage!
April 13, 2025 at 1:58 PM
opera time ≠ actual time
I've written quite a few operas by now, but I still struggle to time sung texts based on a libretto. Time moves muuuch slower on an opera stage!
I've written quite a few operas by now, but I still struggle to time sung texts based on a libretto. Time moves muuuch slower on an opera stage!
Tickets for "From Dust" at the Holland Festival are available now!
Book your slot here (they are selling faaaast!):
www.hollandfestival.nl/en/from-dust
12-29 June, Muziekgebouw Amsterdam
Book your slot here (they are selling faaaast!):
www.hollandfestival.nl/en/from-dust
12-29 June, Muziekgebouw Amsterdam
April 1, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Tickets for "From Dust" at the Holland Festival are available now!
Book your slot here (they are selling faaaast!):
www.hollandfestival.nl/en/from-dust
12-29 June, Muziekgebouw Amsterdam
Book your slot here (they are selling faaaast!):
www.hollandfestival.nl/en/from-dust
12-29 June, Muziekgebouw Amsterdam
This month, violinist Hannah Weirich will perform "Memo" during the Lunar Cycle performances of MusikFabrik at the Museum Folkwang. The performative spatial installation is directed by choreographer Richard Siegal and will take place 19 times.
Dates and tickets:
www.musikfabrik.eu/en/calendar/...
Dates and tickets:
www.musikfabrik.eu/en/calendar/...
March 23, 2025 at 11:36 AM
This month, violinist Hannah Weirich will perform "Memo" during the Lunar Cycle performances of MusikFabrik at the Museum Folkwang. The performative spatial installation is directed by choreographer Richard Siegal and will take place 19 times.
Dates and tickets:
www.musikfabrik.eu/en/calendar/...
Dates and tickets:
www.musikfabrik.eu/en/calendar/...
Job alert! We're looking for a talented 3D Designer with:
• Strong expertise in Unreal Engine
• Experience creating photorealistic backgrounds for Virtual Production
• Based in the Netherlands
• Available within the next two months
If this describes you or someone you know, pls 📧: [email protected]
• Strong expertise in Unreal Engine
• Experience creating photorealistic backgrounds for Virtual Production
• Based in the Netherlands
• Available within the next two months
If this describes you or someone you know, pls 📧: [email protected]
March 19, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Job alert! We're looking for a talented 3D Designer with:
• Strong expertise in Unreal Engine
• Experience creating photorealistic backgrounds for Virtual Production
• Based in the Netherlands
• Available within the next two months
If this describes you or someone you know, pls 📧: [email protected]
• Strong expertise in Unreal Engine
• Experience creating photorealistic backgrounds for Virtual Production
• Based in the Netherlands
• Available within the next two months
If this describes you or someone you know, pls 📧: [email protected]
🔥 THEORY OF FLAMES 🔥
FIRST DETAILS COMING TOMORROW
Tomorrow's newsletter will spill the beans about my upcoming film opera "Theory of Flames".
Subscribe now to be the first to learn about this new work premiering in 2026: 👉 vanderaa.net/newsletter/
FIRST DETAILS COMING TOMORROW
Tomorrow's newsletter will spill the beans about my upcoming film opera "Theory of Flames".
Subscribe now to be the first to learn about this new work premiering in 2026: 👉 vanderaa.net/newsletter/
March 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM
🔥 THEORY OF FLAMES 🔥
FIRST DETAILS COMING TOMORROW
Tomorrow's newsletter will spill the beans about my upcoming film opera "Theory of Flames".
Subscribe now to be the first to learn about this new work premiering in 2026: 👉 vanderaa.net/newsletter/
FIRST DETAILS COMING TOMORROW
Tomorrow's newsletter will spill the beans about my upcoming film opera "Theory of Flames".
Subscribe now to be the first to learn about this new work premiering in 2026: 👉 vanderaa.net/newsletter/
Excited to share that "From Dust" will be presented at the Holland Festival from June 12-29!
This cutting-edge VR opera installation is uniquely tailored by you and for you using AI technology. Performed by the mesmerising Sjaella.
Tickets available April 1st: www.hollandfestival.nl/en/from-dust
This cutting-edge VR opera installation is uniquely tailored by you and for you using AI technology. Performed by the mesmerising Sjaella.
Tickets available April 1st: www.hollandfestival.nl/en/from-dust
March 18, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Excited to share that "From Dust" will be presented at the Holland Festival from June 12-29!
This cutting-edge VR opera installation is uniquely tailored by you and for you using AI technology. Performed by the mesmerising Sjaella.
Tickets available April 1st: www.hollandfestival.nl/en/from-dust
This cutting-edge VR opera installation is uniquely tailored by you and for you using AI technology. Performed by the mesmerising Sjaella.
Tickets available April 1st: www.hollandfestival.nl/en/from-dust