Concert in the shape of a pear is a show about the life of composer Erik Satie, master of absurdism but also master of the most intimate, sensitive music. With his antagonistic quirkiness, Satie was the hero of young composers and artists in Paris around 1900. For instance, he worked with painter Pablo Picasso and with Sergei Diaghilev, founder of the Ballets Russes. Creative minds supported each other with their ideas and activities.

The NBE wants to revive this dynamic in a performance in the spirit of Satie, with the eyes and ears of contemporary artists. For instance, Satie’s music has been adapted by composers such as Micha Hamel and Vincent van Warmerdam. Also the show features absurdistic film footage. A typical NBE programme, with beautiful musical arrangements, film, texts, lots of ‘on the wrong foot’ and beaucoup d’humour.

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when to see it

• Wed 23 Nov 2022 20:30 Amsterdam Podium Mozaïek Tickets
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• Thu 24 Nov 2022 20:00 Den Haag Amare Tickets
• Fri 25 Nov 2022 20:00 Enschede Grote Kerk Tickets
• Sat 26 Nov 2022 20:00 Heerlen Parkstad Limburg Theaters Tickets
• Sun 27 Nov 2022 matinee Groningen Spot/De Oosterpoort Tickets
• Wed 30 Nov 2022 20:00 Utrecht TivoliVredenburg Tickets
• Thu 01 Dec 2022 20:00 Amsterdam Muziekgebouw Tickets
• Wed 08 Mar 2023 20:15 Ede Cultura Tickets
• Fri 10 Mar 2023 20:15 Nijmegen De Vereeniging Tickets
• Sat 12 Mar 2022 15:00 Haarlem Philharmonie Tickets
• Tue 14 Mar 2023 20:30 Breda Chassé Theater Tickets
• Wed 15 Mar 2023 20:00 Muiden Grote Kerk Tickets
• Thu 16 Mar 2023 20:00 Amsterdam Het Concertgebouw Tickets
• Fri 17 Mar 2023 20:30 Tilburg Theaters Tilburg Tickets
• Sat 18 Mar 2023 20:00 Drachten De Lawei Tickets
• Sun 19 Mar 2023 Matinee Helmond Theater Speelhuis Tickets