composer
Peter Schat is one of the most colourful and widely-known Dutch composers of the 20th century. He was born in Utrecht, the son of a Protestant baker, and knew from ...
related works
Twee stukken : flauto, violino, tromba, percussione, opus 7, 1959 / Peter Schat
Genre:
Chamber music
Subgenre:
Mixed ensemble (2-11 players)
Instruments:
fl trp perc vl
Quintetto a fiati : Sovraposizioni II, 1963 / Kees van Baaren
Genre:
Chamber music
Subgenre:
Wind Quintet
Instruments:
fl ob cl h fg
Elegy and humoresque : quintet for wind instruments, 1939 / Hanna Beekhuis
Genre:
Chamber music
Subgenre:
Wind Quintet
Instruments:
fl ob cl h fg
Genre:
Chamber music
Subgenre:
Wind Quintet
Instruments:
fl ob cl h fg
composition
Improvisations and symphonies : for wind quintet, (opus 11), (1960) / Peter Schat
Description:
Program note (English): The improvisations and the symphonies follow each other without a break. These two principles of expression are naturally determining factors, not only of the rough form, but of the entire musical idiom and notation (treatment of the series and such like).
After the first part a 'theatrical' element is introduced into the composition. The ensemble disperses, the various performers taking their places far removed from one another. The flute, oboe and clarinet are 'mobile'. From their midst a leader is appointed, either chosen by lot or as the result of an arrangement made beforehand: he goes to all the instruments in turn, meanwhile directing the other mobile players to a sixth music-stand. Thus the 'promenades' originate, the duos and finally the trio. Then the horn and bassoon (the fixed elements) direct the three mobile performers back to their places.
The last 'symphony' then follows immediately. - PETER SCHAT