Dulfer & Witteveen is the duo of bassoonist Thomas Dulfer and saxophonist Deborah Witteveen. Through their distinctive pairing and collaborative curiosity, they push the limits of their instruments and develop new musical languages. Their work is characterized by a fresh, contemporary approach to the classical repertoire, where experimentation and accessibility go hand in hand. As finalists of Dutch Classical Talent, they toured fifteen concert halls across the Netherlands and performed at leading festivals such as Wonderfeel and the Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival.

Alongside their performance practice, Thomas and Deborah are the founders of Stichting Future Sounds. Through this foundation, they aim to make classical music accessible to a wide audience. Their projects stand out for their multidisciplinary nature and the use of personal stories, creating new connections between music and listener.

(Be)longing
Together with Het Muziek Studio, Dulfer & Witteveen explore the process of making, centered around the theme of (be)longing—the desire to belong. What does it mean to feel at home, and how do you relate to uncertainty, change, and the gaze of others? During the residency, they experiment with new sounds, ranging from acoustic discoveries to the use of organ pedal and electronics, with improvisation at the core. In doing so, they reshape and transform each other’s music in real time. The focus lies on letting go of expectations and embracing the unknown. From this sense of freedom, they search for new forms and sounds, enriching their musical identity with new artistic tools.