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Michel van der Aa

@vanderaa.bsky.social
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Morgen! 💚
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Testing some updates to the VR opera “From Dust” ahead of its November Music Run. Tickets 🎟️ -> www.novembermusic.net/nl/programma...
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Excited to announce the German premiere of “From Dust”! 🎈🇩🇪 26 June - 11 July 2026 Deutsches Theatermuseum München Munich Beyond Festival Tickets (€10) -> deutschestheatermuseum.shop#/product/eve...
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Honored to be part of the jury of the Immersive Competition at this year's Cannes Film Festival!
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
🙏🏼✨ operawire.com/opera-forwar...
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Tomorrow (Sunday at 2 PM) is the last chance to see "Theory of Flames" in the Netherlands! www.operaballet.nl/en/dutch-nat...
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Three more performance of Theory of Flames! (12, 14, 22 March). Get your tickets here: www.operaballet.nl/en/dutch-nat...
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
IT'S HAPPENING - Today's the day! 🔥 After years of preparation and weeks of rehearsals, we're premiering Theory of Flames. I'm so grateful for this incredible team of singers, creative collaborators, musical staff, and stage technicians. See you at a performance? x Michel
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Voor de nachtbrakers en mede-slapelozen: ik ben tussen 0:00 en 1:00 uur te gast in het radio programma VPRO Nooit Meer Slapen en praat daar over mijn nieuwe opera "Theory of Flames". Luister hier live (of luister terug): npo.nl/luister/podc...
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Sitzprobe! with the brilliant Mary Bevan, Helen Charlston, Roderick Williams, and Residentie Orchestra conducted by Elena Schwarz
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
What happens when facts become a matter of belief rather than evidence? At what point does the person we love – and think we know – become a stranger to us? Two more weeks until the premiere of "Theory of Flames"! www.operaballet.nl/en/dutch-nat...
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
NRC newspaper looks forward to "Theory of Flames". So do I! 😊🎈 Grab your tickets here: www.operaballet.nl/en/dutch-nat...
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
Radiohead @ Berlin What an amazing concert! 🥹❤️🔥😀
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
I'm a bit of a reverb fetishist, currently really enjoying the new Strymon Cloudburst.
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
HERE is now live – bringing immersive music theater directly into your home! 🔗 Download the PCVR app: here-app.net 🏛️ Try it IRL at NXT Museum Amsterdam until Dec 19 📷 Joost Rietdijk - Launch party
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
I'm thrilled to unveil HERE – a new platform bringing immersive music theater into your home. here-app.net
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
The next leg of Abel's tour with our joint composition "Entanglements" is... Italy! 🇮🇹
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Tomorrow my new work for reed quintet, "Link," will be premiered at the Muziekgebouw by the fabulous Calefax. "Link" was written to celebrate Calefax's 40th anniversary. 40 reed quintets from around the world joined forces, and performed a part of the piece: link.reedquintet.net
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
🍾🔥 Two years of composition. It’s so exciting to finally be holding the full score of my new opera “Theory of Flames”. An indescribable feeling - did I really make this? The opera will premiere at Dutch National Opera & Ballet in March 2026. Order your tickets here: lnkd.in/e-3nhfWC
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
🎬✨ I’m thrilled to announce that "From Dust" has been selected for the Immersive Experience competition at the Geneva International Film Festival! Experience the installation from October 31 - November 9, 2025 and hear the amazing Sjaella sing virtually. 🎟️ 2025.giff.ch/en/film/from...
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Tonight, my new piece "Entanglements" –co-created with the incredible Abel Selaocoe and blending cello, voice, and electronics – receives its world premiere at Princeton University This performance will kick off a series of 17 performances throughout the UK, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, and Italy
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
version 220… getting closer to the finish line! 😱😅
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Season announcement ⤵
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Ticket sales have started for my new opera "Theory of Flames"! The opera will premiere at Dutch National Opera in March 2026. Order your tickets here: www.operaballet.nl/en/dutch-nat... — 🎥 Hugo Thomassen
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Nice feature on FishEye Immersive about "From Dust" (French) fisheyeimmersive.com/article/mich...
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Super honored to have received the Grand Prix of the Dutch Directors Guild (DDG) for "From Dust" filmkrant.nl/nieuws/miche... 📷 Almicheal Fraay
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
It's a wrap for the film shoot of my new opera "Theory of Flames"! 🎬✨ What an incredible week with the most amazing cast and crew. Huge thanks to Julia Bullock, the choir of Dutch National Opera, and our wonderful ensemble of actors. 🙌 www.operaballet.nl/en/dutch-nat...
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
The wonderful Netherlands Chamber Orchestra, Gordan Nikolić, and soprano Elisabeth Hetherington will perform "This is where you are now" from my opera Upload tomorrow at Amsterdam's @paradisoadam.bsky.social (19 June)
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Today marks the Amsterdam debut of ‘From Dust’ at the Holland Festival. Can’t wait to introduce this VR opera to fresh audiences following our incredible journey in Cannes last month!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ It’s wonderful to have a large part of the developers and team here to celebrate this third run. 🎈
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
😱 WE WON! 🏆 “From Dust” has been awarded Best Immersive Work the Cannes International Film Festival! Still in shock, such a great honour! ✨ So special to share this moment with the incredible singers from Sjaella who joined us on the red carpet for this unforgettable night!
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
We have arrived at the Cannes Film Festival! ☀ 🎥 🎈 Today is press day. International journalists have the first opportunity to see "From Dust" and the eight other selected immersive works at the Carlton Hotel.
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Recording music for the new opera today with the amazing choir of Dutch National Opera, conducted by Edward Ananian-Cooper, and engineered by Guido Tichelman. All-star team! ❤️🔥
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
I am excited to announce that we've released the music of the VR opera "From Dust." You can listen to it on all streaming platforms: disquietmedia.net/fromdust/ The EP features the fabulous vocal ensemble Sjaella, was recorded at Exalto Studio, and was mixed and mastered by Bart Wagemakers.
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Virtual Production test for next month’s shoot #newOpera #TheoryofFlames
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Super excited to let you know that "From Dust" has been officially selected for the Cannes Film Festival! The VR Opera will be shown at the festival between May 13-23 at the Carlton Hotel Cannes. Press release: doublea.net/from-dust-at...
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
opera time ≠ actual time I've written quite a few operas by now, but I still struggle to time sung texts based on a libretto. Time moves muuuch slower on an opera stage!
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Tickets for "From Dust" at the Holland Festival are available now! Book your slot here (they are selling faaaast!): www.hollandfestival.nl/en/from-dust 12-29 June, Muziekgebouw Amsterdam
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
This month, violinist Hannah Weirich will perform "Memo" during the Lunar Cycle performances of MusikFabrik at the Museum Folkwang. The performative spatial installation is directed by choreographer Richard Siegal and will take place 19 times. Dates and tickets: www.musikfabrik.eu/en/calendar/...
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Job alert! We're looking for a talented 3D Designer with: • Strong expertise in Unreal Engine • Experience creating photorealistic backgrounds for Virtual Production • Based in the Netherlands • Available within the next two months If this describes you or someone you know, pls 📧: ad@doubleA.net
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
🔥 THEORY OF FLAMES 🔥 FIRST DETAILS COMING TOMORROW Tomorrow's newsletter will spill the beans about my upcoming film opera "Theory of Flames". Subscribe now to be the first to learn about this new work premiering in 2026: 👉 vanderaa.net/newsletter/
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Excited to share that "From Dust" will be presented at the Holland Festival from June 12-29! This cutting-edge VR opera installation is uniquely tailored by you and for you using AI technology. Performed by the mesmerising Sjaella. Tickets available April 1st: www.hollandfestival.nl/en/from-dust
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Time flies! (⏰ ✈) Exactly 10 years ago today we unveiled the French premiere of "Sunken Garden" at Opera de Lyon. Happy memories of the wonderful collaboration with novelist David Mitchell. Stay tuned - announcement about the next opera coming in just a few weeks... 👀✨
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Rest in peace Sofia Gubaidulina, one of the truly original voices in music 🖤 www.boosey.com/cr/news/Zum-...
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Anselm Kiefer 🔥❤️ @vangoghmuseum.bsky.social
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Today the International Documentary Film Festival in Riga is presenting "In Between Realities," a film directed by Carin Goeijers about my work in 2023 for AmmodoDocs. www.zuzeum.com/en/events/pr... If you are interested, you can watch the full documentary on YouTube: youtu.be/yh2VXlXKXDI
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
It was a good week for composition. Managed to write a key scene for the new opera and there's a 51% chance it might actually not suck 😅🤞 Have a great weekend, everyone!
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
I have decided that for the sound design of my new opera, I will isolate smaller combinations of modules and focus on creating different sound worlds with them. 👾 #cwejman #eurorack #studiolife #modularsynth
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Michel van der Aa @vanderaa.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
3/3 Thursday, February 13 Richard de Paauw, Lead Developer of "Eight," will present the project at Pushcon Focus Parallelwelt in Ahaus, Germany. tobit.com/termine?even...
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