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About Perforator
Oboe with electronic punch and innovative music theatre for all ages.
Perforator was born on a special day in July, probably most certainly around 2016 (give or take a year). It was brought to life by Kayva and Akim, and would have been impossible without an army of scenographers, technical wizards, musicians, ensembles, orchestras, the foundation, and other creative geniuses.
Kayva van Gangelen
Founder & Oboist
Uses unconventional techniques and electronics to create a broad palette of new musical forms of expression.
A core member of the s t a r g a z e ensemble, she has performed with Terry Riley, Bill Frisell, Bon Iver, Nils Frahm, and others. The ensemble tours globally, has a record deal with Transgressive Records, and contributed to Leonard Cohen’s album.
Akim Moiseenkov
Performing composer
Composer specialized in electronic music, self-made instruments, other media and performance arts.
His projects include performing for goats, joystick-music, Keytar soloing, creating kinetic art for the Dutch National Opera, and being an art installation for the Asko Schoenberg ensemble. He taught at AKI ArtEZ and earned a cum laude Master of Music.
Perforator
Foundation
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The Perforator Foundation focuses on developing, performing, and distributing arts, with a special emphasis on electronic, electroacoustic, and acoustic music, as well as all other related matters. More information
Marijn van der Jagt
Director
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A dramaturge and stage director, she works with various companies, including Bambie, BOT, Oorkaan, and Vis à Vis, and directs productions by puppeteer Servaes Nelissen, focusing on diverse theatre forms.
Catharina Scholten
Scenographer
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She has worked with various theatre companies, creating realistic yet abstract spaces that are multilayered, humorous, and compassionate, often incorporating video for depth and a poetic atmosphere.
Ruben Kieftenbelt
Sound designer
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Based in Amsterdam, he has worked as a sound technician at Bimhuis since 2012. He specializes in experimental music, amplifying self-made instruments, optimizing audio setups, solving issues, and designing immersive sound systems.
Misha Pipercic
Light designer
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A lighting designer, visual artist, and photographer born in Sarajevo, he has lived in Amsterdam since 1991. Employed at TivoliVredenburg since 1997, he has designed lighting for thousands of artists, events, and festivals worldwide.
Manon Schreurs
Production
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A musicology graduate, she works as a producer at Splendor Amsterdam, developing concepts like ‘Jazz en de Walvis’ and ‘Splendor Christmas brunch.’ She also produces for Ensemble 7090, Diamanda LaBerge Dramm, and others.
Other Collaborations
Bec Plexus
Rouen Philharmonic Orchestra
Jochem Stavenuiter
Tijn Wybenga
Deerhoof
Judd Greenstein
Bram van Sambeek
Shara Nova (My Brightest Diamond)
Julia Holter
Boho Strings
Ernst Glerum
Aart Strootman
A (non)typical show consist of:
+ At least one musician
+ Inventive electronics
+ Self-invented instruments
+ (Altered) Classical instruments
+ Humor
+ Sound
+ Interactivity
+ Awesome scenography
and is often assisted by:
+ Ensemble
+ Other professional musicians
+ Orchestra
+ You!
Reviews
Shows
Performania
Ears on wheels, talking cups, magical sound-balloons controlled by the audience and a guitar-shredding oboe.
Sorry Mosquito!
An ode to animals with a lower level of cuddliness, reflected in home-made instruments, poems and the sounds of a
Backbone
In each concert Perforator restructures the content and builds a unique sonic texture.
Musique avec Joystick
Using classical instruments in combination with electronics and 21st century technology, Perforator puncture through traditions in their quest for the
Lijf
An electro-acoustic ode to the female body, a sonic story of memories stored in the body.
Meet Perforator
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(Self-invented) instruments
Many of our instruments are self-invented or altered. Discover a small portion of them below.
Amplified Oboe
Professional Joystick
Skin Hunger
Yes We Can
Zap Gloves
Phonomove
Sister Transistor
Finger Bop
Scenographic stage characters
Costumes, artwork, lighting, electronic objects. Allow us to introduce some of the main characters in our shows.
Eye of the Beholder
Fluffy Dance
Wheely Ear
Stage Thief
Interplanetary Mosquito
Poly Spyder
Balloner
Birdini
Being persuasive or cupcake bribes
Perforator’s shows are brought to you by the following partners—who we convinced with the promise of eternal fame and maybe a cupcake!
Support us for eternal fame
Help Perforator innovate even further! With your support Perforator can continue to make new shows and entertain on all stages. All donations will go to the Perforator Foundation and will be used to support the musicians.
Foundation Perforator has a Cultural ANBI status, which means tax benefits for our Dutch based donors.
Please donate what you can. Thanks for supporting the journey!