LES SACRES
26 April 2026, Podium Mozaiek, Amsterdam
2026 LES SACRES; Dutch premiere of the musicpaintingLIVE performance of Stravinsky’s ‘Le Sacre du Printemps’ in a groundbreaking synergy between pianist Reinis Zarins
and music painter Maryleen Schiltkamp
Podium Mozaiek, Amsterdam; 26 April, 17:00 TICKETS
Three piano works of ritualistic intensity culminate in the ultimate rite: Stravinsky’s Le Sacre du Printemps, reimagined in a groundbreaking collaboration between pianist Reinis Zariņš and visual artist Maryleen Schiltkamp.
Crumb’s genesis. Wagner’s metamorphosis. Rzewski’s awakening. And, at the heart, Stravinsky’s mystic ritual that culminates in a terrifying act of sacrifice. This is LES SACRES
At the core of the programme is Stravinsky’s iconic masterpiece, transformed into live performance art where music and painting unfold in perfect synchronicity. On large-scale canvases, using a striking palette and unorthodox techniques, Schiltkamp paints the primal energy and harrowing story embedded in Stravinsky’s music, mirroring it in real time.
Originally conceived as a ballet, Le Sacre was expressed in movement—its ancient rituals evoked through dance-games, mystical circles, tribal rivalries and a climactic sacrificial dance. In this production, the artists offer an equally visceral form of expression. Pianist Reinis Zariņš takes on the monumental orchestral score at the keyboard, while Maryleen Schiltkamp transforms the stage into a living canvas. By their synergy, sound becomes image, and Le Sacre emerges as an immersive, raw, and cathartic rite of art.
During the musicpaintingLIVE performance of Part 1 of Stravinsky’s ‘Le Sacre’, Riga 2023 – photo: Jānis Porietis
ABOUT
Visual artist Maryleen Schiltkamp has collaborated with various musicians internationally, but the core of her live painting performance art was created in artistic partnership with Latvian pianist Reinis Zariņš with a repertoire including Bach/Busoni, Chopin, Franck, Ravel, Messiaen, Medtner, Gubaidulina and Shostakovich. They have performed at festivals including the Baltic Art Form (London), Winteravonden aan de Amstel – H’ART Museum (Amsterdam), and the Cēsis Arts Festival and Riga (Latvia).
Latvian concert pianist Reinis Zariņš describes his musical purpose as “sounding” the mystery of Life encoded in music he chooses to study and share with his audiences. His search and sharing has brought him to some of the best concert venues, including Amsterdam Concertgebouw and New York Carnegie hall, to orchestras like London Philharmonic orchestra, to Lucerne Festival, and to live radio broadcasts on BBC.
Media
- *Igor Stravinsky —Le Sacre du Printemps (version for a pianist and a painter)
Performers:
Pianist Reinis Zarins
*Painter Maryleen Schiltkamp
Websites
Sunday, 14th December, 15:30: CHOPIN piano recital by Maria Prokofieva at Amstelkerk Amsterdam
“Chopin’s heart, soul and spirit”
Pianist Maria Prokofieva will dedicate an entire piano recital to Frederic Chopin: Mazurkas, Nocturnes, Polonaises, Valses, Preludes, Scherzo.
Maria says: “Chopin is loved by musicians and music lovers from all over the world. His music is eternal and will always be. Chopin was a Polish composer and through my grandmother I myself have Polish descent.
His music is full of Slavic feelings, intimate emotions and expressiveness that are immediately recognisable and unique to him. His music touches your soul in a special way, like no other composer. His melodies go straight to your heart. His musical language is so poetic that no words are needed to tell it.
He dedicated many pieces to his homeland, which he left because of the Polish-Russian war of 1830-1831. He was 20 years old at the time.
National genres of Mazurka, Krakowiak, Polonaise and Polish folk themes were often used by him in his works, always bringing memories of his motherland.
This makes Chopin a very special composer in my heart. Especially today, when I can fully feel the message of his music. Sweet memories, tears, joy, pain, nostalgia and liberation all merge into one catharsis of emotions.
And when you really feel it, you can tell and express so much as an artist through music.”
Maria Prokofieva is a beloved pianist who has her life and career in the Netherlands.
More information:
Cultuuragenda Stadsherstel
23- 30 November 2025: ATLANTIS exhibition of paintings
ATLANTIS 2025 Exhibition of paintings
MARYLEEN SCHILTKAMP
November 23-30
White Box, Roelof Hartstraat 7, Amsterdam
Opening reception: Sunday, 23 November at 15:30
Open daily from 24 – 30 November, 12:00 – 19:00
ATLANTIS – oil paintings
Legends about vanished cultures have fascinated us for thousands of years; an archaic civilization, a mythical city lost to the waves. The series of ‘Atlantis’ paintings by visual artist Maryleen Schiltkamp bear witness to a cultural view; a timeless flood, sunken temples, and amphitheaters in a mysterious silence on the ocean floor… The underwater images speak of a culture that once existed and was shared by people but is now lost. At the same time, the artist raises the prospect of rising sea level.
Recent online interview (NL) in Tableau Fine Arts Magazine and Kunstenaar Magazine by Birgitta van der Linden with Maryleen on the upcoming ATLANTIS exhibition: In gesprek met Maryleen Schiltkamp
English translation: Atlantis EN
Vernissage aftermovie 23 November 2025
Reels vernissage:
Exhibition/ Interaction/ Rogier Kappers/ Simon Mulder
Videos vernissage by Vietas videographics
A source of inspiration for the “Atlantis” paintings was Schiltkamp’s fascination with underwater archaeology, particularly a recent report on excavations at the sunken city of Thonis-Heracleion off the coast of Alexandria. In 2021, the artist visited Kadir van Lohuizen’s photo exhibition ‘Rising Waters’ in Amsterdam – an urgent call for humanity to acknowledge the threat of global sea level rising. In our current era of climate change, legends and tales of sunken cities are revived; not as doom-mongering, but helping us to emotionally adjust to a changing world.
A number of artworks were painted in 2020/’21 and a new paintings are added in 2025.
Atlantis & Other Utopias
Schiltkamp’s ‘ Atlantis’ paintings formed the basis for the interdisciplinary project ‘Atlantis & Other Utopias’, a concert featuring music composed specifically for the paintings by composer/pianist Marion von Tilzer, combined with a live video performance by Anne Gentenaar and Martin Boverhof (Studio de Maan), which unites music and visuals as an artistic entity. A video recording of this concert will be shown on a monitor in the White Box gallery during the ATLANTIS exhibition.
Teaser clip: ‘Atlantis & Other Utopias’ by Anne Gentenaar (Studio de Maan)
31 August & 5 September 2025: LiveART performance of Shostakovich Piano Trio no.2
“The artist Maryleen Schiltkamp’s rendering of Shostakovich’s harrowing Second Piano Trio into two large-format paintings at the closing concert left a lasting and profound impression. Synchronized with the emotional interpretation of the Swiss piano trio, haunting images emerged on the canvases, amplifying and deepening the musical experience. The festival motto “Sound Images” thus reached its fascinating climax, with musicians and the artist allowing the audience to participate directly in the creative process. “
The making of ….. Timelines!
As a preparation to painting live in synchronicity with the music, the artist first studies the music notes and creates a parallel graphic score, mapping and timing all the motifs and significant moments…
The Swiss Piano Trio:
Martin Staub – piano; Angela Golubeva – violin; Franz Ortner – violoncello
LiveART Foundation 2025 - promotional folder!
The LiveART Foundation recently launched its first promotional folder – including our vision and goals, stunning projects, and plans for the near future!! pdf Stichting LiveART 2025
ART Eindhoven 8-9 February, 2025
Legends about vanished cultures have fascinated us for thousands of years; an archaïc civilization, a mythical city lost in the waves. The series of ‘Atlantis’ paintings by Maryleen Schiltkamp bear witness to a cultural view: a timeless flood, sunken temples and amphitheatres in a mysterious silence on the ocean floor…
Schiltkamp’s ATLANTIS paintings will take part in the “ART Eindhoven 2025” Art Fair, during 8-9 February, Klokgebouw Eindhoven, 11:00 – 17:30. Stand #88
Address: Klokgebouw, 5617 AB Eindhoven
Free tickets: https://arteindhoven.com/visit/ with the discount code D-25AE
Maryleen at Art Eindhoven with the ‘Atlantis’ series of oilpaintings.
ATLANTIS & OTHER UTOPIAS
1 December, 19:30 @Posthoornkerk, Amsterdam
Videoprojection by Studio de Maan – Anne Gentenaar & Martin Boverhof
New music composition by Marion von Tilzer
written for the Amstel Quartet – saxophones: Vitaly Vatulya, Olivier Sliepen, Bas Apswoude, and Harry Cherrin;
with Jacobus Thiele – percussion (a.o. the Oceanharp!)
and Marion von Tilzer – piano
Exhibition of painting series ‘Atlantis’ & ‘From the New World’ by Maryleen Schiltkamp
Organised by the LiveART Foundation
Amazing AFTERMOVIE of EXCURSIONS! 16.10 2024 by Vietas Videographics!!!!
LiveART performance by visual artist Maryleen Schiltkamp in collaboration with pianist Alexander Kraft van Ermel in works by Prokofiev, Barber and Rachmaninov.
October 16, 20:00
Podium Mozaïek
Bos en Lommerweg 191, 1055 DT Amsterdam
In EXCURSIONS! both artists take you on a musical journey in which the colourful timbres are translated into creations on canvas. A unique interplay of music and painting reflecting the tensions of war juxtaposed with the power of love. For example, Prokofiev’s Piano Sonata No. 7 is one of the ‘War Sonatas’; Alexander Kraft van Ermel brings a combination of destruction and life force to the stage, which Maryleen Schiltkamp transforms into expressive abstract images. The music is universal, but in this time of the Russian war against Ukraine and the Israeli attacks in Gaza, the current dimension is also something that has an impact. Preceded by several parts of the beautiful ballet, Cinderella, including the Grand Waltz, a transcription for piano, in which the rapture and resistance of love are confronted. In Barber‘s ‘Excursions‘ we find a mosaic of short pieces with American country and blues idiom, but in a classical setting that sets the bar high for the pianist and the painter. The program is opened by a selection from Rachmaninov‘s ‘Etude Tableaux’; picturesque music that Alexander Kraft van Ermel will perform as a solo recital.
Podium Mozaïek: www.podiummozaiek.nl
Maryleen Schiltkamp: maryleenschiltkamp.com
Alexander Kraft van Ermel: akraftvanermel.com
LiveART Prokofiev Sonate No.7 (detail 2024)
Video Clips by Vietas Videographics
Exhibition "From the New World”
PAINTINGS BY MARYLEEN SCHILTKAMP
1 – 7 September 2024;“White Box”, Roelof Hartstraat 7, Amsterdam
Opening reception: Sunday, 1 September, 15:30; with an introduction by philosopher/pianist Alexander Kraft van Ermel
Open: Mon – Sat, 12:00-19:00, and by appointment with Maryleen
Related to Dvořák’s Ninth Symphony, the series of paintings
‘From the New World’ by Maryleen Schiltkamp are a reflection on the cathartic impact of the symphony and the utopian notion of a
New World.
A world not on any map, but rather as an otherworldly experience which can be sensed through images of a fractured light shining from behind the pictorial scene. Themes from nature are painted in a process of abstraction, in various sketches leading to oil on canvas paintings. During the creation of this series ‘From the New World’, Maryleen was living in Prague and encountering new influences, such as artworks by František Kupka and Czech Cubism, which she studied with great interest to find new ways of expression.
Maryleen’s series of oilpaintings “From the New World”, created in Prague during 2012 – ’14 will be exhibited for the first time in Amsterdam!
Review by Eliane Muskus (Epicurean Adventure Amsterdam) on the vernissage of the exhibition FROM THE NEW WORLD, Sunday 1 September 2024:
“Yesterday’s vernissage of Maryleen Schiltkamp was a truly memorable event, showcasing not only her incredible talent but also the vibrant energy that filled the room. The afternoon began with powerful and insightful speeches by Alexander Kraft van Ermel and Maryleen Schiltkamp herself. Both speakers captivated the audience, providing deep reflections on the artistic journey and the inspirations behind the exhibition.The exhibition itself was nothing short of stunning. Maryleen’s works were beautifully curated, each piece telling its own story while contributing to a cohesive and compelling collection. The ambiance of the afternoon was perfect—elegant yet welcoming, allowing guests to fully immerse themselves in the art and engage in pleasant conversations. Overall, it was a fantastic afternoon that celebrated art leaving everyone inspired and eager to see what Maryleen Schiltkamp will create next.” 
EuropArtFair 2024
Maryleen Schiltkamp’s artworks ‘Freedom Symphony’ and ‘Vanishing Point’ will be presented at the EuropArtFair, 6-8 September 2024, at Gashouder, Klönneplein 1, Westergasfabriek, Amsterdam.
Find Maryleen@stand #75.
For free weekend tickets: www.europartfair.nl/toegangskaarten
Reduction code: DLN24
VIP Preview Friday 6 September 5-9 pm; Fair weekend: Sat-Sun 11 am – 5:30 pm
Maryleen Schiltkamp was awarded third prize of the EuropArtAward 2024 by gallery owners and art collectors!
2023 Stravinsky’s RITE in Riga - Reinis Zariņš (pianist) & Maryleen Schiltkamp (music-painter)
A musicpaintingLIVE performance of Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring as part of a programme ‘AWAKENING’ by pianist Reinis Zariņš, 17 June, Hanzas Perons, Riga. (See Press release: Awakening – Atmošanās). As a music painter, Maryleen Schiltkamp has collaborated with various musicians internationally, but the core of her live painting performance art was created in artistic partnership with the Latvian pianist Reinis Zariņš. In this collaboration – musicpaintingLIVE – the pianist and the painter co-author visual creations that combine live music with painting on canvas, following the musical movement and the colour of sound directly on stage during a concert. Reinis Zariņš and Maryleen Schiltkamp are known for their unusual programmes, with a repertoire including Bach/Busoni, Chopin, Franck, Ravel, Messiaen, Medtner, Gubaidulina and Shostakovich. They have performed at festivals including in Baltic Art Form (London), Winteravonden aan de Amstel – Hermitage (Amsterdam) and Cēsis Arts Festival (Latvia). Most recently a ground-breaking musicpaintingLIVE concert performance took place at Hanzas Perons theater in Riga (Latvia) with a striking concept of Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring as part of the programme Awakening by Reinis Zariņš in June 2023. The LiveART Foundation has been involved in the Video production of The Rite.
Concert-video, 17 June @Hanzas Perons, Riga
2023 CD Alexander Kraft van Ermel
2024 Antillean Dances, volume 2 by Wim Statius Muller
The LiveART Foundation supported a funding project for the recording, editing and production of Alexander’s new CD of works by his grandfather, Wim Statius Muller (Antillean Dances) and Frederic Chopin. Recently, the online release of the album “Antillean Heritage” by Alexander Kraft van Ermel was launched, making the recording available on all major platforms, and available for digital purchase on amazon and Apple ao. Congratulations, Alexander!
Available on Spotify
Boomplay
May 2024 saw the publication of Antillean Dances, volume 2 composed by Alexander’s grandfather, the well-known Curacao composer, Wim Statius Muller. Order @Alexander Kraft van Ermel
2025 DVD The Art of the Symphony
Plans to produce a DVD of the documentary film The Art of the Symphony (2017)
Filmed and directed by DSCH Films/Alan Mercer.
Live music-painting by Maryleen Schiltkamp
Synopsis: Filmed in Prague, The Art of the Symphony alternates between the creation on canvas of a major Shostakovich work and footage of Prague both during the Communist era and the present-day reminders of those complex times. Within these images, the main theme of the film – freedom from oppression – is related through a humanitarian, rather than political standpoint, where the individual, the human soul, strives to rise above earthly conflict. Shostakovich’s Fourth Symphony is at the heart of these notions.
Giclée Prints of Oil on Canvas Paintings
The LiveART Foundation offers high quality Fine Art reproductions from original oil on canvas paintings by Maryleen Schiltkamp. These Giclée prints are digital prints produced by inkjet printers. Several layers of color by refined inks, based on real pigments, guarantee a colour fastness of museum quality. Printed on Hahnemühle paper 310 gms, size 35 x 30 cm.
The Giclée print can be valued as an artwork in itself, with close resemblance to the oil on canvas painting. A certificate of authenticity completes the connection with the original.
Prices: Giclée print € 60; print + passe partout € 90; print + passe partout framed € 150 (excl. shipping costs)
Order at info@maryleenschiltkamp.com
Giclée prints for the LiveART Foundation are made by Artprint Amsterda