Bert Scholten

performance - publieke ruimte - audiovisueel - artistiek onderzoek - figuratief - schrijven - taal

Bert Scholten is often called a contemporary troubadour. In his work he resorts to a tradition in which songs were a means of spreading stories. Scholtens songs, with titles as ‘De Paardenmishandelaar’ (The Horse Abuser), ‘De Gefrustreerde Metropolitaan’ (The Frustrated Metropolitan) or ‘Mina Koes’, find their origin in old folk stories or local news items, often from the Northern Netherlands. Scholten investigates these stories and traces the different versions that often exist. In his performances he carries out the lyrics with instrumental accompaniment.


Zalvend - performance, marimba, ribbon, 2017-2020
Verhelder dag 10 - Verhelder, Grote Markt Groningen, 2018, Np3/CBK Groningen
Verhelder dag 10 - Verhelder, Grote Markt Groningen, 2018, Np3/CBK Groningen
Fysieke biografieën - LP, Het Generiek, 2019