The day dad fell
Everyone stumbles sometimes
A theatrical concert about being yourself, falling, and staying comfortable.
When Daddy falls it can be funny, sad or scary.
It just depends on how he comes down.
Does he fall on his butt or on his head? Does he fall from high or slip on a banana peel? Is he crying or laughing? Do you help Daddy up or does he save himself?
Two ironclad jazz musicians explore their soft side, and share it with young eyes.
In the neighborhood
The day dad fell is the first production of a new concert series by Oorkaan: In the neighborhood. From 2024, every year Oorkaan invites a new creator to make a mini theatrical concert with two musicians. A theatrical concert with top musicians like you are used to from Oorkaan, but in a community center, library or church in your neighborhood.
Age recommendation: for the whole family
Language No Problem
The music
The day dad fell combines melodic, intimate and funky sounds, alternating self-composed and improvised musical moments. A wide range of inspirations is used, from jazz to more expressive contemporary sounds.
At The day dad fell hear among other things:
- Crimmitschau – Matteo Paggi
- Skeletron - Properly Raised Kids (Aviv Noam & Matteo Paggi)
- Your Majesty - Kytecrash
- Salt Peanuts - Dizzy Gillespie
- La Pasionaria – Charlie Haden (arr. Aviv Noam & Matteo Paggi)
On stage and behind the scenes
Trombone Matteo Paggi
Saxophone Aviv Noam
Directed Wieger Meulenbroek*
Compositions and arrangements Matteo Paggi and Aviv Noam
Musical transcription Adrian Moncada
Scenography Marieke Horst
Production Lars van der Meer and Anouk Dekkers
Artistic direction Caecilia Thunnissen
*Followed in 2023 the Jeunesse Hurricane Academy
Wieger Meulenbroek
Wieger Meulenbroek is the director of In the Neighborhood 2024. He graduated last year as a director from the Toneelacademie in Maastricht and followed in 2023 the Jeunesse-Hurricane Academy. He creates performances about struggling beings, tragicomic balancing on the edge of hope and despair. Absurdism and humor illuminate the pain of being human, leaving you touched and entertained. In addition to his studies as a theater director, he is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist and composer. Photo: Ies Kaczmarek
Matteo Paggi
Matteo Paggi is a versatile trombonist whose talent transcends borders. Since 2022, he has graced the stages of Europe as part of "The Fearless 'Five' alongside jazz legend Enrico Rava. On Dutch television he can be seen and heard in 'Even to Here'. In projects such as 'WORDS' and 'Matteo Paggi and the Giraffes' he pushes musical boundaries and merges genres effortlessly. With roots in symphonic and opera orchestras, Matteo strives for innovation and artistic excellence, captivating audiences across all continents with his mesmerizing melodies
Aviv Noam
Aviv Noam is a saxophonist (alto, baritone, soprano) and a multi-instrumentalist (bass clarinet, flute). Aviv works as a freelance musician, composer, and saxophone/music teacher and has his master completed at the Conservatory of Amsterdam. Aviv works at a wide range of musical fields, from freely improvised and avant-garde jazz projects to funk, hip-hop, pop and brass band music. However, his main focus as an artistic persona is in the musical worlds of avant-garde and modern jazz. Aviv is winner of the Dutch Jazz Competition and Keep an Eye International Jazz Award, among others. With the Aviv Noam Quartet he performed at the North Sea Jazz Festival, Amersfoort Jazz Festival, Oranjewoud Festivals, as well as at the Bimhuis, TivoliVredenburg and Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ.
Marieke Horst
Marieke Horst graduated last year as a costume and set designer from the Toneelacademie in Maastricht. For the designs of "The Day Dad Fell," she drew inspiration from Paul Klee. He made hand puppets for his son's birthdays. The impulsive forms of the dolls appeal to her. They have something ferocious she says, like a child's drawing that has come to life.
Upcoming concerts
27
Aug
with Matteo Paggi and Aviv Noam
10:00 am,
Tolhuistuin, Amsterdam
Canal Festival
28
Sep
N.T.B. hours,
25-year anniversary De Kempenaerstudio, Amsterdam
21
Feb
with Matteo Paggi and Aviv Noam
7 pm,
Abbey church, Aduard
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