composer
In the years following 2000, Michel van der Aa has quickly developed into a composer with an international reputation. Characteristic of his work are his constructivist approach to music and ...
related works
24 capriccio's voor viool solo
Genre:
Chamber music
Subgenre:
Violin
Scoring:
vl
Genre:
Orchestra
Subgenre:
Large ensemble (12 or more players)
Scoring:
fl(pic) ob cl(cl-b) perc g man hp pf vl vla vc cb
Adagio : for harp, flute, vibraphone and strings / Maxim Kolomiiets
Genre:
Orchestra
Subgenre:
Large ensemble (12 or more players)
Scoring:
hp fl vibr str
Three pieces : for wind instruments, percussion, pianoforte and bass guitar, 1978 / Jack Kat
Genre:
Orchestra
Subgenre:
Large ensemble (12 or more players)
Scoring:
1021 2221 perc g-b pf
composition
Above : for ensemble and soundtrack, 1999 / Michel van der Aa
Description:
Program note (English): In 'Above' the same note material is repeated literally in the ensemble and only the soundtrack is changed, providing new surroundings for the ensemble. With this changing soundtrack layer each of the repeated sections gets a different context, meaning and purpose. The soundtrack exists of repeats and previews of moments in the ensemble. Ensemble sounds are lifted and stretched out completely, and new surroundings for the musicians surface. 'Above' is part of the 'Preposition trilogy - Above, Between, Attach'. Each part focuses on a specific positioning of the musical material. - MICHEL VAN DER AA