Suzan Peeters (Performance)

She/her
Sun June 2 | de Brakke Grond

As an experimental accordionist, Peeters expands the acoustic sound spectrum of the accordion by using objects, transducers and live electronics. At the heart of her sonic exploration lies a massage board, which makes her body and the instrument vibrate and oscillate. Sound and movement are closely connected as the former follows the movement of the bellows. Through the integration of transducers and live electronics, Peeters transforms her accordion into a dynamic speaker. The transducer offers an extra dimension to the instrument, creating texture and a subtle amplification to the acoustic sound. 

About the artist

Suzan Peeters is a Belgian accordionist, composer, and experimentalist. She is constantly looking for new timbres and sound textures within the accordion, pushing its acoustic spectrum to its limits by manipulating the interplay between her body and the body of her instrument. She founded duo NAAN with flutist Nathalie Van Meirvenne, which focuses on free improvisation and experimental sounds. Peeters studied classical accordion at KASK Conservatorium in Ghent and at the Royal Danish Academy of Music in Copenhagen. She is currently studying Live Electronics at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels. 

This artist is part of the sound art programme Neighbouring Frequenties in collaboration with STUK and de Brakke Grond. Special thanks to Kunstenpunt and DutchCulture for their support.

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