composer
Louis Andriessen was born in Utrecht on June 6, 1939.
Education: After an early training in composition with his father, composer Hendrik Andriessen, he continued his studies with Kees van Baaren ...
related works
Nuit d'été : voor piano vierhandig, 1957 / Louis Andriessen
Genre:
Chamber music
Subgenre:
Piano 4 hands
Scoring:
pf4h
The Roof of Blue Glass : Piano Duos, Volume 6 / Chiel Meijering
Genre:
Chamber music
Subgenre:
Piano
Scoring:
2pf
Sonatine no. 2 : voor piano solo, 1965 / Hans Osieck
Genre:
Chamber music
Subgenre:
Piano
Scoring:
pf
Sechs kleine Klavierstücke : for piano / Mateo Soto
Genre:
Chamber music
Subgenre:
Piano
Scoring:
pf
composition
Registers : for piano / Louis Andriessen
Description:
Program note (English): The Registers are written in spatial notation: the lengths of notes and rests are determined by the lengths of the staves on the paper. One centimetre corresponds with one second at the most. The pitch is indicated approximately. The pianist is free in choosing the notes, but he will respect the indicated pitch. Registers is more of an 'indication to action' than a composition. It would be in conflict with the nature of the piece to 'translate' it into normal notation, except for study purposes. The used notation is meant to stimulate the performer to impulsive activity which can have a clearly emotional, passionate character. It is possible to play more notes than are written. The piece can also be played more quickly than indicated. The notation should not curb the player; indeed, it should encourage pianistic action. - LOUIS ANDRIESSEN