related works

Motetus : (quasi in modo antico), for six-part a cappella choir, 1987 / Joep Straesser

Genre: Vocal music
Subgenre: Mixed choir
Scoring: GK6

Just a moment again ... : for string-orchestra, piano and percussion / Joep Straesser

Genre: Chamber music
Subgenre: Mixed ensemble (2-12 players)
Scoring: str 2perc pf

De hummende non van landgoed Singraven : for oboe, clarinet and bassoon / Reza Namavar

Genre: Chamber music
Subgenre: Mixed ensemble (2-12 players)
Scoring: ob cl fg

Setting VII : for baritone saxophone (or bass clarinet) and 1 percussionist, 1985 / Walter Hekster

Genre: Chamber music
Subgenre: Mixed ensemble (2-12 players)
Scoring: sax-b/cl-b perc

composition

Encounters : bass clarinet, percussion, 1973, second version 1975 / Joep Straesser

Author(s):
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