composer
Jan-Peter de Graaff (*1992), born in Papendrecht and raised on the isle of Terschelling, started composing at the age of 15. After two years of private lessons in composition with ...
related works
Les cymbales sonores : for choir (SATB) and large chamber orchestra / Jan-Peter de Graaff
Genre:
Vocal music
Subgenre:
Mixed choir and orchestra
Instruments:
GK 2fl ob eh cl cl-b fg cfg 4h 2tpt trb-t trb-b timp 2perc hp pf str
Luna : for alto flute and piano, 1987 / Rob du Bois
Genre:
Chamber music
Subgenre:
Flute and keyboard instrument
Instruments:
fl-a pf
Flow : for flute and piano, 1999 / Gerard Beljon
Genre:
Chamber music
Subgenre:
Flute and keyboard instrument
Instruments:
fl pf
Amadeus Rondo : for flute and prepared piano / Julia Tsenova
Genre:
Chamber music
Subgenre:
Flute and keyboard instrument
Instruments:
fl pf
composition
Meccanica : for piccolo and piano / Jan-Peter de Graaff
Description:
Meccanica is inspired by both the kinetic sculptures of Jean Tinguely as the 'Strandbeesten' by Dutch artist Theo Jansen. The piccolo and the piano are intertwined in a musical game of transferring 'musical kinetic' energy, from 'linear' to 'circular' rhythmic and melodic movements. But, just as the sculptures by Theo Jansen, never in a direct straight line. The piece sometimes stops, turns and feels clunky. Both the piccolo and piano can sometimes sound as one instrument in unison or can sound like two or even more separate instruments using different colours and playing techniques in counterpoint. The poetry is found between the 'mechanics' of the piece, when linear and circular movements together suddenly sound strikingly emotional.