Bart van Dongen (1959) is a composer, pianist, and conceptual artist. His work explores the intersection of composition, improvisation, performance, and conceptual art. In 2007, he received the biennial Brouwerij Cultuurprijs from the city of ’s-Hertogenbosch. The jury praised the distinctive way in which composition, improvisation, and concept are inseparably intertwined in his work.
Van Dongen is a driving force within the music scene of the Dutch province of North Brabant and the initiator of numerous projects that continuously explore new musical forms and sonic possibilities. As a pianist and composer, he has collaborated with musicians from the worlds of jazz, pop, theatre, and contemporary music, both in the Netherlands and internationally. He also curates and organises concerts and artistic encounters at the Paviljoen voor Ongehoorde Muziek (POM) in Eindhoven.
His work is characterized by curiosity, collaboration, and the connection of diverse musical disciplines, often using community art as an artistic process. For Electric Grand, he collaborates with visual artist Antoon Versteegde.
More info on website www.bartvandongen.com
