related works
Intersections IV : for oboe, violin, viola and 'cello, 1972, rev. 1984 / Joep Straesser
Genre:
Chamber music
Subgenre:
Wind and string instrument(s)
Scoring:
ob vl vla vc
Music : for organ and percussion, (1973) / Jan Welmers
Genre:
Chamber music
Subgenre:
Mixed ensemble (2-12 players)
Scoring:
3perc org
Petite burlesque : piano solo, 1939 / Hans Osieck
Genre:
Chamber music
Subgenre:
Mixed ensemble (2-12 players)
Scoring:
pf (hp ad lib.)
Air Mechanics : for ensemble / Alla Zagaykevych
Genre:
Chamber music
Subgenre:
Mixed ensemble (2-12 players)
Scoring:
fl cl perc pf vln 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