Teus Nobel 4

Trumpeter and Edison winner Teus Nobel brings his quartet to Rotterdam with Child’s Play, described here as his most personal album yet. The music was shaped during a period when his family was dealing with serious illness, and while resilience and pragmatism were needed at home, Nobel found inspiration in the way children play: free, unpredictable, and full of imagination. That spirit runs through the compositions, where spontaneity and a kind of “controlled chaos” sit in balance with structure, much like the logic of a game.

For this project, Nobel formed a tight, all-star line-up with guitarist Teis Semey, bassist Jasper Høiby, and drummer Niek de Bruijn, bringing the album’s mix of precision and openness to the stage.

Before the concert, there’s also a documentary screening. At 19:00, the film Human First is shown (around 50 minutes), with free entry, but you’re asked to reserve a free ticket so the venue knows you’re coming. The documentary, made by British filmmakers Simon Sixsmith and Steve Denniss, follows Teus and his wife as they make space for creativity again after an intense period, tracing the process that led to Child’s Play and setting the context for the live performance.

Details

• Date: Saturday 12 September
• Concert start: 20:30
• Ticket price: €22 (including €3 service fee per ticket)
• Location: LantarenVenster, Rotterdam
• Seating: all seated, free seat choice
• Pre-show documentary: Human First at 19:00 (free entry, reserve a free ticket)
• Line-up: Teus Nobel (trumpet), Teis Semey (guitar), Jasper Høiby (double bass), Niek de Bruijn (drums)