On Friday, April 4, 2025, the New European Ensemble will take you on a unique journey through the world of music, art, and science during After Hours. This evening program at Museum Beelden Aan Zee offers a special opportunity to discover emerging talents from The Hague while immersing yourself in a diverse program that enriches the exhibitions of Ana Oosting, Emo Verkerk, and Khaled Dawwa.

For this edition, the New European Ensemble has curated a special program that perfectly aligns with the themes of the exhibitions. In the Main Hall, music inspired by science and nature will be performed. Pieces such as Ecstatic Science by Mazzoli, which translates mathematical forms and sequences into sound, and a work by Cory Latkovich exploring the relationship between physical tools and music, will challenge and inspire audiences.

Later in the evening, the musicians will explore the sea and its mysterious inhabitants with works like Incantation by Kate Moore and Vox Balaenae by George Crumb, which brings the haunting songs of whales to the stage. The program concludes on an energetic note with Disco Toccata by Connesson.

Beyond the musical program, After Hours offers a wide range of experiences. In the Atelier, visitors can participate in a workshop led by percussionists Pepe Garcia and Porter Ellerman, creating music with found objects. In the film room, Mikel Urquiza’s Shops Vanishing in the Horizon, inspired by Panorama Mesdag, will be screened. The South Hallpresents music by Kinan Azmeh and Kareem Roustom, alongside the powerful installation Voici mon cœur by exiled Syrian artist Khaled Dawwa.

Throughout the evening, the museum café will serve food & drinks while DJ Clarence sets the mood with an eclectic selection of records. Visitors can also enjoy flash tours of the museum and participate in workshops in the Gipsotheek, offering a fresh perspective on the museum’s collection.

Program:
Part A – The Sea
Kate Moore – Incantation
Dai Fujikura – Wave
George Crumb – Vox Balaenae
Guillaume Connesson – Disco Toccata

Part B – How Many Will It Take
Kinan Azmeh – How Many Will It Take

Part C – Buhur
Kareem Roustom – Buhur, Movement 3

Part D – Ecstatic Science
Cory Latkovich – Sieves and Shieves
Missy Mazzoli – Ecstatic Science
Guillaume Connesson – Techno Parade

Part E
Paul Wiancko – American Haiku

Reserve your tickets here.

When: Friday, April 4, 2025, 18:30 – 23:00
Where: Museum Beelden Aan Zee, The Hague