We’ve been illuminating the world of classical music since 2016. It’s an intimate scene where details matter, and we know it well. More importantly, we know how to make a story stick.
VAN VON comprises a network of photographers, designers, writers, and project managers. Our flexibility means that we can offer affordable services for projects from solo recitals to grand opera.
No matter what you’re looking for, we know the people who can make it happen.
Adam Woodward, Violin • Website
Photography: Verena Brüning
Concept: VAN VON
Design: Mario Johannes Igel
Programming: Frederik Nebas
Dora Donata Sammer, Recorder • Website
Photography: Verena Brüning
Concept: VAN VON
Design: Mario Johannes Igel
Programming: Frederik Nebas
FREO Guide “Ensemble Management and Development: An Illustrated Guide.” • Brochure
Design: VAN VON
Illustrations: Arne Bellstorf
NEUSTART KULTUR “Preservation and Strengthening of the Infrastructure for Culture in Germany – Independent Music Ensembles” • Evaluation Report
Design: VAN VON
FREO Landschaften • Scrollytelling Feature
Concept, Design & Programming: VAN VON
Photo- & Videography: Tina Eichner
FREO FORUM • Logo, Identity, Website
Concept & Design: VAN VON
Programming: Frederik Nebas
Outernational Concerts 2023 • Poster & Flyer
Design: VAN VON
Festtag Alte Musik, Berlin • Poster, Flyer & Brochure
Design: VAN VON
Illustrations: Vincent Flückiger
Flora Marlene Geisselbrecht, Viola • Website
Photography: Verena Brüning
Concept: VAN VON
Design: Mario Johannes Igel
Programming: Frederik Nebas
Valerie Fritz, Cello • Website
Photography: Verena Brüning
Concept, design & programming: VAN VON
Jeremias Schwarzer, Recorder • Website
Photography: Verena Brüning
Concept, design & programming: VAN VON
FREO • Animated illustrations
Together with FREO and in collaboration with Sebastian König (illustrations) and Marin Dziallas (animations), we translated specifics, facts and knowledge about free sound bodies into texts and animated illustrations.
Outernational Concerts 2021 • Poster & Flyer
Design: VAN VON
Transient Labor & Academy 2022 • Website
Concept, design & programming: VAN VON
FREO study The German Orchestra Landscape • Brochure
What roles have been played by freely organized ensembles and orchestras since 1900? How has the professional representation of musicians’ interests developed? And where do the independent ensembles and orchestras stand in this context then and now? VAN VON designed the 52-page study by Martin Rempe for FREO.
Outernational Concerts • Website
Concept, design & programming: VAN VON
Julian Steckel, Cello • Website
Concept & copy: VAN VON
Photography: Arnaud Ele
Design: Laura Knoops
Bunkersalon • Event
In cooperation with Ensemble Resonanz, based in Hamburg, VAN VON curates a series of discussions with live music, guests from inside and outside the industry, and explorations of striking topics and unexpected connections.
rbbKultur • Newsletter concept
rbbKultur is Berlin’s leading radio station for the arts. In spring 2019, the station developed an original newsletter concept called zwei vor sechs in consultation with VAN VON. Featuring provocative, surprising editorial and an updated look and feel, the newsletter increases community engagement through expert curation. In cooperation with rbb editors, we also developed a new on-air conversation format. Reporters summarize the latest cultural issues briefly and with flair, grounded by in-depth knowledge of the scene.