related works
Duplum : for tenor recorder and violoncello, 1977 (revision 1986) / Joep Straesser
Genre:
Chamber music
Subgenre:
Wind and string instrument(s)
Scoring:
rec-t vc
Autobahnkrieg : for soprano saxophone and guitar, 1997 / Chiel Meijering
Genre:
Chamber music
Subgenre:
Mixed ensemble (2-12 players)
Scoring:
sax-s g
Free the birds : for panpipes and guitar, 1998, revision 2000 / Chiel Meijering
Genre:
Chamber music
Subgenre:
Mixed ensemble (2-12 players)
Scoring:
panfl g
Convergence : for violin and violoncello / Man-Ching Yu Donald
Genre:
Chamber music
Subgenre:
Mixed ensemble (2-12 players)
Scoring:
vn vc
composition
Encounters : bass clarinet, percussion, 1973, second version 1975 / Joep Straesser
Other authors:
Straesser, Joep
(Composer)
Description:
Program note (English): In order to understand the intention of this piece, for which various interpretations are possible according to the differences in mental inclination and musicality of the audience, ears, not eyes are needed. The piece should not be read, but listened to. Contrary to the listener, the reader can determine his own tempo and reread a fragment. Therefore new pieces should be performed several times, either at the same concert or at the following one, so that the listener once again hears the piece. When it is a good piece (composer's activity) and the listener gradually succeeds in following the musical mental process (listener's activity), he will have conquered a new world; communication will have taken place. And only then listeners can explain the piece to one another bringing out the different paths they have found in the musical landscape. In this confrontation the composer can function as listener. - JOEP STRAESSER