These concerts are a series organized by Martina Verhoeven and take place in the beautiful Chapel of the Old Monastery in Brecht. The serenity of the chapel and its exceptional acoustics contribute to these exceptional listening experiences.
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DLC numerus 06 – JOHN DIKEMAN – ZONDAG 28 SEPTEMBER 2025

John Dikeman is an American saxophonist. He grew up in Wyoming and began performing professionally at the age of 16. John left Wyoming in 1999 to study saxophone and composition at the prestigious Interlochen Arts Academy.
After Egypt, John briefly moved to Hungary, France, the Netherlands, and finally settled in Belgium.
He draws inspiration from a wide range of sources and his playing spans the entire spectrum of improvised music and technique. He is active as a member of numerous groups and collaborates with other musicians who utilize advanced compositional techniques.
John often performs in groups, but I am fortunate that he has agreed to perform a solo concert for the Butterfly Zi Deeplistening Concert series.
https://doek.org./doek.artists/john-dikeman/

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DLC numerus 05 – FRISO VAN WIJCK – ZONDAG 16 FEBRUARI 2025

Friso van Wijck is a talented composer, percussionist, and drummer with a broad background in metal, jazz, contemporary classical music, and improvisation.
He lives in Rotterdam and teaches composition and improvisation at the Codarts Rotterdam Conservatory.
Friso is internationally active and plays in various ensembles.
His intuitive approach is at times deeply powerful, at others geometrically precise, always playful and timeless.
With his band, Candy Container, he presents a unique blend of experimental jazz and improvisation.
He has composed for various renowned ensembles, including the Asko/Schoenberg Ensemble and the Nieuw Ensemble.
https://frisovanwijck.nl/

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DLC numerus 04 – JAN KEES HELMS – ZONDAG 22 SEPTEMBER 2024

For the concert in the Chapel, Jan Kees Helms will perform an ambient concert inspired by melodies from religious music.
Jan Kees Helms is an artist who uses photography, video, and sound to tell stories.
Deceleration and stillness are characteristic of his work, with its requisite repetitive elements. Each performance is a unique experience because he is guided by what is happening in that moment.
In addition to being an artist, Jan Kees Helms is a mindfulness and self-compassion trainer.

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DLC numerus 03 – DIRK SERRIES – ZONDAG 24 MAART 2024

Although DIRK SERRIES currently focuses primarily on free improvisation with his own label and numerous (inter)national collaborations, he has made his mark primarily with his ambient music.
He is considered one of the foremost old-school ambient artists and has been renowned for his extremely minimal and warm atmospheric music for over four decades.
His work is frequently used in therapy, (prenatal) meditation, short films, and even, in the 1990s, as the soundtrack for the aquarium at Antwerp Zoo. While the 1980s and 1990s were primarily synthesizers, Dirk now focuses on creating his music using only an electric guitar and a few effects, responding to the moment and his surroundings.
A listening concert par excellence.
www.dirkserries.com

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DLC numerus 02 – STRATOSPHERE – ZATERDAG 3 DECEMBER 2022

STRATOSPHERE is one of the leading figures of old-school ambient music. In the early 1990s, Stratosphere began experimenting with music. Their first tracks were created using tapes and synths. After these initial steps, they also added acoustic recordings, which captured the characteristic Stratosphere sound—harmonies and soundscapes. This resulted in several releases and live performances. To further enrich the harmonic sound, they eventually added guitar.
https://stratosphere2.bandcamp.com/

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DLC numerus 01 – TOMAS JÄRMYR – VRIJDAG 18 NOVEMBER 2022

Tomas Järmyr is arguably one of the most impressive, creative, and unique drummers of the past two decades. Born in Sweden in 1987 and currently based in Trondheim, Norway, Tomas has played drums his entire life and began exploring jazz and improvisation at a young age. With one foot in rock/metal and the other in jazz/improvisation, combined with wild creativity, extreme energy, and presence, Tomas’s drumming is unique. He’s incredibly active in genres like jazz, free jazz, improvisation, pop, rock, metal, grindcore, sludge, doom, drone, noise, ambient, punk, hardcore… often combining more or less. He is a (former) member of Sunswitch, The Void Of Expansion, The MaXX, Werl, and ZU. He’s currently the regular drummer for MOTORPSYCHO and the critically acclaimed YODOK III. For this DEEP LISTENING concert, Tomas will present one of his unique solo cymbal performances, exploring the beautiful acoustics of the Oud Klooster chapel. Absolutely not to be missed!