Highlights
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New single out now!
Psaume 149 has been released! A composition by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck, the famous 16th century composer, arranged by Artvark. Read more
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Colors of The Balkan - Artvark & Dilek Türkan
Artvark Saxophone Quartet joins forces with the graceful and expressive voice of Turkish vocalist Dilek Türkan to bring Balkan folk songs to life through the creative textures of jazz. The "Balkan Songs Project" offers a unique musical journey where East meets West and tradition embraces innovation. Read more
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Awarded multi-year grant 2025-2028
We are extremely pleased with the recent allocation from the Dutch Performing Arts Fund within the multi-year grant (period 2025-2028). The positive assessment means recognition Read more
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Artvark & Strings in Republic of Northern Macedonia
The quartet is invited to come to the FAME’S Institute in Skopje / Macedonia in July to perform the Sinfonia project: Artvark combined with a 17 piece string orchestra and percussionists, all top talent students from all over Europe. Read more
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Headwinds in collaboration with dance company De Stilte
Headwinds are everything that must be overcome. What do we need when faced with adversity? 'The answer my friend, is blowin’ in the wind, the answer is blowin’ in the wind.’ Read more
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Artvark at Dutch television program NPO Op de Planken
Artvark was a guest on the tv program NPO Op de Planken in January 2024. Read more
Projects
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Headwinds in collaboration with dance company De Stilte
Headwinds are everything that must be overcome. What do we need when faced with adversity? Read more
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hear, Hear....LISTEN!
In perfect harmony, somewhere between jazz and classical music, Artvark and Claron McFadden form a quintet inspired by texts about life, described from the female perspective. Read more
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Artvark, Matangi & Pitou
Three Dutch stars coming from the various fields of classical, pop and jazz music on one stage! Read more
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Adolphe Sax - the saxophone 1840-2023
Artvark featuring Leo van Oostrom and his unique Collection of Saxophones. Read more
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Artvark & Drums United
World grooves & Soulful Soundscapes 4 saxophones, 4 drummers, 4 continents. Read more
Concerts
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Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall
Istanbul
Artvark & Dilek Türkan | Colors of the Balkan
Artvark Saxophone Quartet joins forces with the graceful and expressive voice of Turkish vocalist Dilek Türkan to bring Balkan folk songs to life through the creative textures of jazz. The "Balkan Songs Project" offers a unique musical journey where East meets West and tradition embraces innovation. Line-up: Dilek Türkan: vocals | Derya Türkan: Istanbul kemencesi | Alper Kekeç: percussion | Serkan Mesut Halili: kanun
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Monumentendag
Dordrecht
Artvark
Artvark plays music from their brand new classical EP featuring works by the Dutch composers Sweelinck, Andriessen and Escher, as well as by Artvark themselves. But there's more! If you're up to a lot of fresh new music on the intersection of jazz and classical music, join us!
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Beleef Zonnemaire
Zonnemaire
Artvark
Artvark plays music from their brand new classical EP featuring works by the Dutch composers Sweelinck, Andriessen and Escher, as well as by Artvark themselves. But there's more! If you're up to a lot of fresh new music on the intersection of jazz and classical music, join us!
Artvark combines stunning precise play with groove, guts and strong solos, well-thought-out catchy pieces, played with passion. Totally hip.
De Volkskrant
They say music knows no boundaries and, we add, jazz knows even fewer. Dutch act Artvark does not simply play, but performs their music. Literally from the first step, this saxophone-only band was different from all others. The band snapped and tapped on stage, turning their movements and sound into a dance. If it can be said for jazz players: they rocked the house…
Daily News Egypt
Smartly dressed anarchy, lots of subdued emotion and a high-spirited shuffle. Sometimes self-willed, but above all breathtakingly beautiful. Breath and soul. Breathe in and breathe out.
Jazzmozaïek Belgium
