20 Jahre Radialsystem: Heiner Goebbels‘ „Walden“ (1998/2008/2026)

Solistenensemble Kaleidoskop, Ensemble Klang & Keir Neuringer

20 Jahre Radialsystem: Heiner Goebbels‘ „Walden“ (1998/2008/2026) 1 – seitliche Aufnahme mehrerer Musiker*innen beim Spielen

As part of “20 Jahre Radialsystem”, a striking new production of “Walden” by Heiner Goebbels returns, almost 20 years after its premiere. Directed by the artist, it features Keir Neuringer as narrator, with Ensemble Klang from the Hague, and Solistenensemble Kaleidoskop.

Inspired by the writing of Henry David Thoreau from the 19th Century, the work explores themes of solitude, nature, and radical simplicity, contrasting urban life with the search for harmony with nature. In a new version of the work, which was originally composed in 1998, Ensemble Klang’s unique sound is combined with strings from Solistenensemble Kaleidoskop, specially designed lighting by Marc Thein, and sound design by Micha de Kanter. For one hour, unique instruments (including a steel cello and a “daxophone”) are placed alongside nine lively, poetic texts, creating a vivid contemporary reflection on the human relationship with nature in this powerful work.

Artists/Collaborators: Heiner Goebbels (Komposition und Regie), Anna Faber (Violine), Paul Valikoski (Violine, Streichglocken und Stahl-Cello), Yodfat Miron (Bratsche), Sophie Notte (Cello), Raivis Misjuns (Kontrabass und E-Bass), Anton van Houten (Posaune), Michiel van Dijk (Saxofone, Klarinetten und Flöten), Daan van Koppen (Saxofone, Kontrabass und Klarinette), Saskia Lankhoorn (Keyboards und Klavier), Joey Marijs (Percussion, Table-Gitarre und Streichglocken), Pete Harden (Gitarren, Hackbrett und Stahl-Cello), Keir Neuringer (Spoken Word, Percussion, Table-Gitarre und Daxofon), Marc Thein (Lichtdesign), Micha de Kanter (Sounddesign), Doris Veldman (Technik), Marieke Schiphorst (Produktionsleitung), Niké Mulder (Marketingleitung), Femke van Hilten (Styling), Nina Braatz, Michael Hohendorf, Boram Lie , Mari Sawada (Team Solistenensemble Kaleidoskop)

Funded by the LOTTO Foundation Berlin. The Solistenensemble Kaleidoskop is supported by the Berlin Senate Department for Culture and Social Cohesion. The production was made possible with financial support from the Goethe-Institut, the Ernst von Siemens Music Foundation, Performing Arts NL and the City of The Hague.

“Heiner Goebbels’ ‘Walden’ (1998/2008/2026)” is presented as part of “20 Jahre Radialsystem”. 

Media partners Radialsystem: The Berliner, tip Berlin, taz – die Tageszeitung, Radio 3.

Next date:

• Date Wednesday, 09/September/2026 20:00
• Venue Radialsystem V
• Address Holzmarktstraße 33, 10243 Berlin-Friedrichshain