George Dhauw

For Mijn Lieve Gunsteling, based on the novel by Marieke Lucas Rijneveld, I composed and designed the music and soundscape in collaboration with director Ivo van Hove. The production features two variations of an original musical theme (Fantasy 1 & 2), as well as a recurring theme drawn from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons: Summer, where I looped sections of violins to create dynamic shifts, from calm to wild, reflecting the emotional intensity of the story.

Additionally, we collaborated with Wende Snijders, who composed two original songs, including the final piece, to end the play on a high note with a high-quality pop song. Live music performed by Roos van Tuil, alongside vocal performances Eefje Paddenburg, completed the production.

Two variations on a music theme used in this production. Fantasy 1 & 2:

based on the book by Marieke Lucas Rijneveld
direction and adaptation Ivo van Hove
accompaniment adaptation and dramaturgical advice Bart Van den Eynde
scenography and lighting design Jan Versweyveld
music and sound design George Dhauw
costumes An D’Huys
song lyrics Marieke Lucas Rijneveld
composition of 2 original songs Wende Snijders
video design Christopher Ash

cast Hans Kesting, Eefje Paddenburg, Katelijne Damen, Bart Slegers, Achraf Koutet
musician Roos van Tuil

‘You are swept away by the soundtrack of her growing up, as musical as the performance is with accompaniment from Roos van Tuil, the singing Kesting and triumphant super-talent Paddenburg.’

Het Parool