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The performers at the ‘Vorhang!’ concert on stage at the Gebläsehalle in the Duisburg-Nord Landscape Park. The stage is lit up in blue, and in the background the word ‘Parade’ can be seen on the wall.
© Thomas Berns

Vorhang!

John Cage, Erik Satie, Les Apaches !, Julien Masmondet, Gordon, Sarah Silverblatt-Buser, Othman Louati, Philippe Hattat

Concert
27.8.-30.8.2026
Gebläsehalle, Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord

From chaos to silence with the music of Erik Satie and John Cage

At the premiere of Erik Satie’s scandalous ballet Parade anti-art protestors stormed the stage shouting “Curtain!” to stop the show. But it wasn’t just a piece of fabric that adorned the stage – it was a work of art by Pablo Picasso. Now this backdrop is becoming the setting for a new interdisciplinary experience: after Les Apaches ! put the “rave” into “Ravel” at the last Ruhrtriennale, Vorhang! evolves from the absurd to the sublime, combining music, performance, movement and minimalism. The creative chaos of contrarian Satie is absorbed into the contemplative silence of his pupil in spirit John Cage.

Produced by Nouvelle Société des Apaches Partners: Théâtre du Châtelet, ECAM, Conservatoire du Kremlin Bicêtre. The Ensemble Les Apaches receives funding from the DRAC Nouvelle-Aquitaine, and support for the development of artistic teams from the Val-de-Marne (94) Departmental Council. This project has the support of Sacem, Spedidam, Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations and Institut Français.

Pressestimmen

„Vom ersten Moment, vom Warmmachen von Les Apaches !, sozusagen vor der Musik, ist klar: Das wird ein super Konzert! Die Energie, der Ausdruckwille des französischen Orchesters teilen sich mit, dazu kommen später noch Genauigkeit und stilistische Freiheit im Spiel. So formen sie aus Werken von Erik Satie und John Cage eine sehr eigenwillige Konzertperformance namens ‚Vorhang!‘, die in ‚4‘33“‘ von Cage kulminiert – also im Schweigen.“  Die Deutsche Bühne, 28. August 2026

  • In a large industrial hall, the ensemble Les Apaches ! performs on stage. The musicians are dressed predominantly in white and play instruments including piano, strings, wind instruments and percussion. On the left, a large metal staircase runs along the wall, with a person dressed in white moving on it. The words “IN A LANDSCAPE” appear in large letters on the concrete wall.
    Vorhang!, Les Apaches !, Sarah Silverblatt-Buser © Thomas Berns, Ruhrtriennale 2026
  • The ensemble Les Apaches ! performs on stage in an industrial hall. At the centre, Julien Masmondet conducts the musicians while a pianist plays the grand piano. Another musician stands on a metal staircase holding mallets. The stage and the wall in the background are bathed in red light, with the name “John Cage” projected onto the wall.
    Vorhang!, Les Apaches ! © Thomas Berns, Ruhrtriennale 2026
  • View across a densely seated audience in a large industrial hall towards the stage, where the ensemble Les Apaches ! is performing. The entire space is bathed in red light. The word “VEXATIONS” appears in large white letters on the back wall of the stage.
    Vorhang!, Les Apaches ! © Thomas Berns, Ruhrtriennale 2026
  • A bassoonist from the ensemble Les Apaches ! performs among the audience. He is wearing a white T-shirt and holds his instrument in front of him. A violinist is playing in the background, with the audience visible behind him.
    Vorhang!, Les Apaches ! © Thomas Berns, Ruhrtriennale 2026
  • Musicians from the ensemble Les Apaches ! perform on stage in an industrial hall. In the foreground, three percussionists sit among various instruments and everyday objects, with string and wind players behind them. The words “LIVING ROOM MUSIC” and “John Cage” are projected in large letters onto the wall in the background.
    Vorhang!, Les Apaches ! © Thomas Berns, Ruhrtriennale 2026
  • Sarah Silverblatt-Buser dances with her arms stretched out wide behind the musicians of the ensemble Les Apaches !. In the foreground, two musicians play wind instruments. The stage and the projections on the back wall are bathed in red, purple and green light.
    Vorhang!, Les Apaches !, Sarah Silverblatt-Buser © Thomas Berns, Ruhrtriennale 2026
  • Sarah Silverblatt-Buser stands on a metal staircase in an industrial building. She is wearing a white T-shirt and light-coloured trousers and raises one arm upwards. Light casts her shadow and the geometric shapes of the staircase onto the unfinished wall.
    Vorhang!, Sarah Silverblatt-Buser © Thomas Berns, Ruhrtriennale 2026
  • The ensemble Les Apaches ! performs on stage in an industrial hall, conducted by Julien Masmondet. In the background, Sarah Silverblatt-Buser stands with her arms raised in front of a grand piano, where a pianist is playing. The stage is bathed in purple light, with white lines of light projected onto the wall.
    Vorhang!, Sarah Silverblatt-Buser, Les Apaches ! © Thomas Berns, Ruhrtriennale 2026
  • The musicians of the ensemble Les Apaches ! bow together at the front of the stage before the audience. They are dressed predominantly in white, with some holding their instruments. In the background, a grand piano and stage elements covered with white cloths stand against the walls of the industrial hall.
    Vorhang!, Les Apaches ! © Thomas Berns, Ruhrtriennale 2026

Cast

  • With
    • Les Apaches !,
    • Sarah Silverblatt-Buser
  • Musical Direction
    • Julien Masmondet
  • Stage Direction
    • Sarah Silverblatt-Buser,
    • Gordon
  • Lighting Design
    • Arthur Cemin
  • Sound Design
    • Thibaut Lescure
  • Music
    • Eric Satie,
    • John Cage,
    • Othman Louati,
    • Philippe Hattat
  • Arrangements & Orchestration
    • Othman Louati,
    • Philippe Hattat,
    • Anthony Girard
  • Flute
    • Tristan Bronchart
  • Oboe
    • Ariane Bacquet
  • Clarinet
    • Lauriane Maudry
  • Bassoon
    • Audran Bournel Bosson
  • Trumpet
    • Diwan Fortecoff
  • Sackbut
    • Simon Philippeau
  • Saxophone
    • Rémi Fox
  • Drums
    • Nicolas Fox
  • Percussion
    • Calum Saunière
  • Piano
    • Philippe Hattat
  • Violin 1
    • Camille Garin
  • Violin 2
    • Delphine Douillet Masmondet
  • Viola
    • Issey Nadaud
  • Cello
    • Alexis Derouin
  • Double bass
    • Vincent Alves de Palma d'Elia
  • Assistant Director
    • Victoria Duhamel
  • Stage Management
    • Maël Vogel de Laurens
  • Agency
    • Marc de Mauny
  • Administration
    • Émilie Le Bouffo
  • Communication, Distribution
    • Marine Robert
  • Technical Project Manager Ruhrtriennale
    • Franzi Luhn
  • Dressing and Costume Team Ruhrtriennale
    • Eva Gamble,
    • Camille Schwarz
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    Dates and Tickets
    August
    Thu 27.8.2026
    7 pm Concert Gebläsehalle, Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord
    First performance

    Vorhang!

    John Cage, Erik Satie, Les Apaches !, Julien Masmondet, Gordon, Sarah Silverblatt-Buser, Othman Louati, Philippe Hattat
    Past event
    Fri 28.8.2026
    7 pm Concert Gebläsehalle, Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord

    Vorhang!

    John Cage, Erik Satie, Les Apaches !, Julien Masmondet, Gordon, Sarah Silverblatt-Buser, Othman Louati, Philippe Hattat
    Past event
    8.45 pm Concert Gebläsehalle, Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord

    Publikumsgespräch Vorhang!

    WITH PRODUCTION PARTICIPANTS
    Sun 30.8.2026
    3 pm Concert Gebläsehalle, Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord

    Vorhang!

    John Cage, Erik Satie, Les Apaches !, Julien Masmondet, Gordon, Sarah Silverblatt-Buser, Othman Louati, Philippe Hattat
    Past event

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