Deventer
Joan Reinders
In Deventer, part of Joan Reinders' Water, the historical significance of the city of Deventer along the IJssel River is explored. Performed by Stefan and Martijn Blaak and the Millennium Jazz Orchestra, this piece blends classical and jazz to capture Deventer’s ongoing relationship with water. Experts Peter Kuipers Munneke, Li An Phoa, and Peter Glas provide insights into the city’s water-driven history and its ecological significance.
In Joan Reinders' Water, the piece Deventer takes inspiration from the historical city of Deventer, located along the IJssel River. This movement explores the city's relationship with water, reflecting on its role in trade, culture, and the ongoing interaction between people and their surrounding waterways. Performed by Stefan and Martijn Blaak alongside the Millennium Jazz Orchestra, Deventer blends classical and jazz styles, evoking the city's vibrant history and its ever-present connection to the river that flows through it. As with other parts of Water, Deventer is introduced by video segments featuring experts such as Peter Kuipers Munneke, Li An Phoa, and Peter Glas, who discuss the city’s environmental and historical relationship with water.
