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Gerda Geertens


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Gerda Geertens (born 11 August 1955) is a Dutch composer. She was born in Wildervank, and studied music and philosophy in Groningen. In 1981 she began the study of composition with Klaas de Vries.

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Works

Geertens is noted for chamber works. Selected works include:

  • Sarka song cycle for soprano and piano, 1993: no. 1. Afrika (Michaël Arnoldus Slory), no. 2. Komoto te na Egypte (Michaël Arnoldus Slory), no. 3. Sarka (Michaël Arnoldus Slory)
  • Nocturnal for flute, violin, violoncello, piano and percussion, 1994
  • She Weeps Over Rahoon for solo piano, 1985
  • Amarillis for 4 bamboo flutes (or recorders 4), 1985
  • Ash and lilac , for instrumental ensemble, 1988
  • Slinger, for string trio, 1989
  • Contrast, for saxophone quartet, 1990
  • Mexitli , Opus 1 for mixed choir and instrumental ensemble, 1981–1982, text: Theun de Vries
  • Split country, for violin, bass clarinet and tape, 1992
  • Leave it alone, audio clip, for 15 players, 1994
  • Heartland, for orchestra, 1994

    • References

    Gerda Geertens Wikipedia
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