Gijs Idema’s Time-Lapse

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Gijs Idema’s Time-Lapse

BIMHUIS, Amsterdam

About

What to expect

Gijs Idema’s Time-Lapse features music by guitarist and composer Gijs Idema for a six-piece ensemble.

The ensemble includes guitarists Gijs Idema and Ella Zirina, alto saxophonists Ben van Gelder and Mo van der Does, double bassist Cas Jiskoot and drummer Tim Hennekes.

  • Two guitars and two alto saxophones
  • Music ranges from hushed harmonies to rhythmic outbursts
  • Idema moves between composition and improvisation
  • Completes a triptych on time and music
  • Musicians’ character inspired Idema’s writing
  • Ben van Gelder also plays flute
  • Mo van der Does also plays clarinet

Line-up

Questions

When does Gijs Idema’s Time-Lapse start and end?

Gijs Idema’s Time-Lapse runs Thursday, 7 January 2027, 20:30 until 22:00.

Where is Gijs Idema’s Time-Lapse?

Gijs Idema’s Time-Lapse takes place at BIMHUIS, Piet Heinkade 3, Amsterdam.

How much are tickets for Gijs Idema’s Time-Lapse?

Tickets for Gijs Idema’s Time-Lapse cost from €18 on the official ticket shop.

Who plays at Gijs Idema’s Time-Lapse?

The line-up of Gijs Idema’s Time-Lapse: Gijs Idema, Ella Zirina, Ben van Gelder, Mo van der Does, Cas Jiskoot, Tim Hennekes.

How can I book?

Book via the registration link:

**activetickets.bimhuis.nl

What is the background of Time-Lapse?

Gijs Idema’s Time-Lapse completes a triptych on time and music.

After solo album Marking Time (2020) and Shaping Time (2021) with ADAM Quartet and Anna Serierse

Written for a six-piece ensemble with two guitars and two alto saxophones

Idema leads Gijs Idema Trio and Idema/Serierse Quartet with vocalist Anna Serierse

The quartet released Motus (2020), Cloud Studies (2022) and Serenade in Blue (2025)

Serenade in Blue won an Edison; Motus was nominated

Idema plays as a sideman in N∆BOU, William Barrett Band, TheDutchBrewHouse and Nina Rompa’s Hoog

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Getting there

BIMHUIS, Piet Heinkade 3, 1019 BR Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NL

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