Nightwater: installation

What happens when you teleport Greek village life into an Amsterdam concert hall? This is what Nightwater explores, the new multidisciplinary production composer and director Thanasis Deligiannis created exclusively for the Muziekgebouw. With a mix of field recordings, megaphones, diverse speakers, video projections, plastic garden chairs and a full-fledged industrial irrigation machine, Deligiannis and his team are transforming the building into a dazzling installation.

On Sunday September 14, wander through the installation on your own and see what remains after the party the night before. As you wander through the building, you will encounter videos, fascinating soundscapes and recorded sounds at various points. Be guided by the sounds and images and create your own route, at your own pace.

Venice Biennale
Nightwater builds on the acclaimed work originally created for the Greek pavilion at the Venice Biennale 2024. Inspired by the traditional village festival (‘panigri’ in Greek), this musical interpretation explores the relationship between city and countryside. Deligiannis, who hails from a family of musicians, dancers and farmers, takes his audience on a dreamlike journey that begins in the Entreehal and ends in the unknown.

Practical information

Your adventure through the building 
On Sunday 14 September, you are welcome to wander through the installation and the building anywhere between 11:00 and 15:00. You can choose when to start, and you can stay as long as you like. Visit the Loading Dock, backstage area, Grote Zaal, Entrance Hall, Foyerdecks, the Atrium and Kleine Zaal. And discover new things in all places. No two visitors will have the same experience! On arrival, report to the Entrance Hall, from where you will be taken to the starting point of your exploration.

Nightwater is a co-production of the Muziekgebouw Productiehuis and the I/O Foundation,and is presented with the support of Het Cultuurfonds, Amsterdams Fonds voor de Kunst,  the Greek Embassy in the Netherlands, Onassis Stegi - Touring Program, HVA International, Aegean Airlines and The Greek House in Rotterdam.