Parliament of Angels 2026
Parliament of Angels, is an initiative by BL!NDMAN, which, in collaboration with international partners, embarks on a five-year residency project. It brings together artists and students from institutions such as Canterbury Christ Church University, IRCAM & Lobster Films, the Royal Conservatory of The Hague, the Royal Academy of Art The Hague, Art of Sound The Hague, and Art and Science The Hague. Throughout these residencies, students, artists, composers, and curators collaborate with a BL!NDMAN quartet, diving into pre-determined themes and techniques. The residencies culminate in a concert, with each year resulting in new compositions, providing fertile ground for future productions. Each year, one specific partnership takes centre stage, represented by a curator who acts as a liaison between BL!NDMAN and the respective institution.
In 2026, BL!NDMAN will once again collaborate with IRCAM, this time with the saxophone quartet. More details will follow…
Eric Sleichim: artistic director BL!NDMAN
Serge Lemouton: Ircam pedagogical support
João Svidzinski: Ircam pedagogical support
BL!NDMAN [sax]
Pieter Pellens: Soprano saxophone
Hendrik Pellens: Alto saxophone
Piet Rebem: Tenor saxophone
Sebastiaan Cooman: Baritone saxophone
Eric Sleichim : Tubax
Creations by composer trainees
As part of the Fête de la Musique
As part of Parliament of Angels
Produced by Ircam-Centre Pompidou, BL!NDMAN
Ircam is a partner of CENTQUATRE-PARIS for the hosting of experimental projects in the field of live performance.