Nederland Intens Music Theater

The End of Desire A highly personal tribute to the power of music
(online news letter) Ties Mellema, Ian Wilson and Jos van Kan present 'The End of Desire', touring now: 24 april 2014 Korzo, Den Haag 01 mei 2015 Drogedha Arts Festival, Drogedha, Ierland 03 mei 2015 Bimhuis/November Music, Amsterdam 22 mei 2015 Doelen, Rotterdam 27 mei 2015 Toneelschuur, Haarlem We have a few free tickets for The Hague, Korzo, 24 April and for the Amsterdam Bimhuis, May 3rd. Mail us now and you might win some of these! The End of Desire is like nothing you’ve heard or seen before! The End of Desire is a piece of acoustic theatre, where composer Ian Wilson exploits a vast range of colours and textures using Mellema’s saxophones, live electronics and a specially-composed soundtrack. Set against an inventive background of video projections designed by Michiel Voet, and directed by Jos van Kan, Mellema delivers a memorable performance of depth and innovation. About the performance (more detailed info here):
photography: Michiel Voet A key event in the life of saxophonist Ties Mellema gave rise to The End of Desire: a few years ago Ties lost the ability to play saxophone with his right hand in an accident; but  with patience and perseverance, and against all the odds, he regained his abilities. With The End of Desire Ties brings a highly personal tribute to the power of music.

photography: Michiel Voet
Performed by: Ties Mellema, Composition: Ian Wilson Soundscape i.c.w. Stephen McCourt, Direction: Jos van Kan, Stage Design: Michiel Voet, Video: Jos van Kan, Michiel Voet,Hendrik Walther, Costumes: Dorien de Jonge, Light Design: Stefan Dijkman, Sound: Thomas Myrmel Photography: Michiel Voet With many thanks to: