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
Instruments:
vl
a-book-of-light : for ensemble / Rozalie Hirs
Genre:
Orchestra
Subgenre:
Large ensemble (12 or more players)
Instruments:
fl ob cl h trp pf perc laptap vl vla vc cb
Genre:
Orchestra
Subgenre:
Large ensemble (12 or more players); Orchestra
Instruments:
1111 1111 2perc hp pf(cel) 2vl vla vc cb / str
Symphonie à trente : for ten trios, 1994 / Bernard van Beurden
Genre:
Orchestra
Subgenre:
Large ensemble (12 or more players)
Instruments:
2320 4sax 1111 timp 6perc 3vl vla vc cb
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