Michael Maierhof: EXIT F - Nadar Ensemble (documentary and concert)

The name for the ensemble was chosen as a reference to the real Nadar, pseudonym of Gaspard-Félix Tournachon (1820-1910), whose multidisciplinary and adventurous spirit the ensemble wishes to share. Besides being a well-known photographer, the historical Nadar was also a caricaturist, a spy, an art critic and even a very famous balloonist! Nadar is ensemble-in-residence at the city of Sint-Niklaas (BE), which happens to have one of the most important balloon festivals of the world (thanks to the family Sax)! This resulted in a unique collaboration between an ensemble for contemporary music, Nadar, 4 hot air balloons and Michael Maierhof. We are proud to present his EXIT. Kobe Wens made a short documentary ’Rauschen’ and a recording of the concert. Nadar: Berendsen Marieke - violin ; Callier Toon - Guitar, Sonic Motor ; Deppe Francois - conductor ; Dimitriou Chrissy - Flute, Melodica ; Goemaere Yves - Nylon string, Bucket, Sonic Motor, Rahmen