Solo Bandoneonist - Simone v/d Weerden

1 (solo) performer

Indoor and outdoor

Accordionist

1 hour

in consultation

ES, NL, EN

With an enormous passion for tango and jazz, Simone van der Weerden plays the bandoneon like no other! Simone's mission is to introduce everyone to the sound of this beautiful instrument. Book her now for a complete solo performance!

Besides performances with her own band, Simone van der Weerden also does solo performances. With this act you book a fully catered solo performance of this talented bandoneon player

Price
A performance of one hour costs €800,- (excl. VAT)

I am Simone van der Weerden, a bandoneon player living in Rotterdam. I often get the question: how does a Dutch girl from a small town in Brabant dedicate her life to this very unusual instrument? That is a question with a simple answer: I was struck by the wonderful sound and passion of tango music and wanted nothing else. So I ended up studying at the tango department of the Codarts conservatory, even became 'world champion' in the solo bandoneon category of an international accordion competition and moved to Argentina.

Tango was all I did. Until I wanted to go even further. I thought: why should the bandoneon stay only in tango ! My love for jazz was always there but became stronger and I wanted to do this. I wanted to see if I could combine these worlds and create something different. So I started a master's degree where I studied only with jazz teachers, which caused quite some confusion and resistance, but I knew I had to follow my own path.

Eventually I formed my own band consisting of three great jazz musicians and myself called NAOS quartet. A new band, new sound, new repertoire. My goal with this band is to bring the bandoneon out more, change the context of the instrument, and let the instrument be heard by many more people who will also love the sound!

The journey continues and the musical possibilities are endless !!!

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