Once Upon a Time Orchestra
Thomas Welvaadt composer/conductur/arranger, Lotte Dunselman narrator/actress, Michael Bloos stage director, Arthur Schmidt production
SOLISTEN: Jasper le Clercq violin, Paul van der Feen clarinet/alto saxophone, Paulinho Paes guitar
ONCE UPON A TIME ORCHESTRA: Patricia Kooijman flute, Emiel Rorije clarinet, Joost van Opijnen bass clarinet, Raads Welvaadt oboe/alto oboe, Vera Dalm bassoon, Jeroen Pouw, Cyrelle Failé, Roxi Jasper trumpet/bugel, Henk van der Meulen, Nanko Brattinga, Peter Geurts trombone, Henk Jan Ensing bass trombone, Annelies Kole harp, Thijmen Schoute keys, Annet Smits, Marga van Lonkhuijsen, Femkje Stroop, Annemarije Plaizier, Nelleke Ketel violin, Rosa Visser, Eveline van der Pas viola, Pamela Mercera, Irene Ypma cello, Marloes van Kemenade, Dennis Dooren double bass, Faroek Abdoelrahman bass guitar/double bass, Caspar Müller percussion, Eva Korse drums
The Once Upon a Time Orchestra is a large, hybrid orchestra consisting of a rhythm section, saxophones, brass, woodwinds and a large string section. Led by trumpeter/arranger Thomas Welvaadt the orchestra will score a performance by actress Lotte Dunselman, incorporating many styles: orchestral classical music, soul jazz, funk and bossa nova.
Featured soloists are, among others, Paul van der Feen (alto sax, clarinet), Jasper le Clercq (violin) and Paulinho Paes (guitar). A project of Buitenkunst, known for productions such as XLJAZZ (ten shows at the BIMHUIS) and Compact Concert Club.