Blue Moon
(The Netherlands, 1993) is a theatre choir from the city of Haarlem made up of about 50 men and women. They are a relaxed group, clearly as comfortable singing on the stage as on the street. Artistic director Harry Habets makes original choices from existing music and the choir interprets his compositions or arrangements -- sometimes even the work of choir members. This dynamic group brings theatrical elements to its performances, so that there's always more to experience than just the music. During Writers Unlimited International Literature Festival The Hague 2024, Blue Moon will perform part of their performance Het leven is vurrukkulluk, based on texts from Campert's novel of the same name, in the hall of the Koninklijke Schouwburg before the start of Ode aan Remco Campert.
Past events
Ode to Remco's Coat
A programme celebrating Remco Campert. Fado singer Cristina Branco and pianist João Paulo have set the celebrated Dutch poet's Ode aan mijn jas (Ode to My Coat) to music. Mustafa Stitou, Hanneke van Eijken, and VSB Poetry Prize nominees Hester Knibbe, Alfred Schaffer, and Peter Verhelst each dedicate a poem to him. Concluding performance by the Blue Moon choir. A collaboration with Poetry International and the VSB Poetry Prize.
