Gerda Geertens
Encyclopedia
Gerda Geertens 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
.
Netherlands
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composer. She was born in Wildervank
Wildervank
Wildervank is a village in the Dutch province of Groningen. It is located in the municipality of Veendam, about 3 km south of the centre of Veendam itself....
, and studied music and philosophy in Groningen. In 1981 she began the study of composition with Klaas de Vries
Klaas de Vries
Klaas de Vries can refer to:*The Dutch politician Klaas de Vries *The Dutch politician Klaas de Vries *The Dutch composer Klaas de Vries -See also:...
.
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