Stairway to Music
Guus Janssen
What happens when film and music do not merely accompany one another, but instead engage in a dialogue? In the ongoing project ‘Stairway to Music’ by Het Muziek, filmmaker Ruut van der Beele and the ensemble explore how image and sound can reinforce, challenge, and transform each other. Each year, they release a series of these new ‘Stairway’ videos, each focusing on a specific work from the tradition of contemporary music ranging from 20th-century masterpieces to the very latest compositions.
Through excerpts from Ruut’s work and live performances of music featured in several Stairway to Music videos, the audience gains insight into the creative choices behind the collaboration between filmmaker and composer—the interplay between image and sound.
The evening begins with a performance of Poème Symphonique, followed by a selection of film clips that serve as a springboard for a discussion on rhythm, atmosphere, imagination, and composition. Later, a soloist from Het Muziek will perform music by composer Guus Janssen—taken from one of the Stairway films—bringing film and live performance together in the venue. The program will be moderated by artist and artistic researcher Anneroos Goosen, who will engage in conversation with Ruut and Fedor Teunisse, artistic director of Het Muziek.
An inspiring encounter for anyone curious about the art of both watching and listening.
This program has been curated by November Music in collaboration with the Verkadefabriek cinema and Beholders: Documentary Dialogues.
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We 25 Nov 2026
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19:15 - 20:15
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Verkadefabriek
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's-Hertogenbosch
