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2027

Feb3

Paris

Taverne Médiévale

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About Jozef van Wissem

Jozef van Wissem, born in Maastricht, Netherlands, in 1962, is a distinguished composer and baroque lutenist celebrated for revitalizing the lute’s presence in contemporary music. Bridging ancient traditions with modern avant-garde innovation, van Wissem has transformed the lute from an academic curiosity into a compelling instrument for wider audiences. His compositions frequently embody a Christian-mystical aura, reflecting his deep spiritual engagement.

Van Wissem’s music has reached diverse platforms, including solo lute pieces featured in the video game *The Sims Medieval*. His international acclaim soared through his collaboration with filmmaker Jim Jarmusch, with whom he has released four albums. Their partnership was crowned by winning the Cannes Soundtrack Award in 2013 for the evocative score of *Only Lovers Left Alive*. Highlighting his connection to art history, van Wissem performed the madrigal depicted in Caravaggio’s 1596 painting *The Lute Player* at The Hermitage Museum in 2017.

In recent years, van Wissem has continued to push boundaries with the neo-classical solo lute album *Behold I Make All Things New* (2022), alongside an innovative soundtrack for *Nosferatu*, noted for its gradual shift from silence to an intense, slow-building death metal sound. Through his visionary approach, Jozef van Wissem redefines lute music, melding historical depth with contemporary experimentation to captivate modern listeners.

Genres

Alternative•Electro•Folk