I only just learned of this composer while briefly consulting a wikipedia article, "Octatonic Scale," and based on this piece alone, I'm surprised that I've never even encountered his name, after years spent exploring 20th century composition. though he seems to deserve far greater recognition, this is a delightful reminder that the curious observer, even in this oversaturated culture, can and will continue to be blessed with such remarkable new discoveries. thanks!
Pijper- the greatest composer of all the Netherlands, and perhaps the most overlooked in the modern classical canon. His polyrhythms and polytonality go beyond Stravinsky at times. His works certainly require patience during a first hearing (I got a migraine after reading the score to his flute sonata 1925!), but it pays off once you understand his clever use of cells. His music is sprightly and light, his use of harmony very different, perhaps the height of what harmony was capable of before the twelve-tone technique.
Pijper is a wonderful composer. I recently made a sight reading of his solo violin sonata and his harmonic writing adnd rhythmic verve come through in an astonishing manner. However much I like his music, I can understand why some do not feel close to it. Superficially, its quicksilver quality can appear to be objective to the point of coldness. This is not my own opinion - I find his music very lively and sensitive - but it may not stir all listeners as deeply as some other major composers.
You can read more about it on Wikipedia under "Willem Pijper". The "germ" of the piece, which is the first chord of the piece, and the entire piece is derived from that initial "germ".
Beautiful piece and interpretation. I wonder why modern Dutch composers are almost never performed in Italy. I would perform some of this repertoire gladly.
Every time I hear this name I laugh a little inside (Dutch people that are as childish as me will understand). This is a very interesting piece though, thanks for the score video
it's fine to not like something, but to infer that your personal aesthetic judgements are somehow "objective" ... you sound much more pretentious than the music you''ve summarily dismissed.
i realize this comment is over 9 years old and consequently "dead" but this piece, while harmonically adventurous, is not exactly "dissonant," but then again, you probably just apply that word to any piece of composed music that you do not like.
I only just learned of this composer while briefly consulting a wikipedia article, "Octatonic Scale," and based on this piece alone, I'm surprised that I've never even encountered his name, after years spent exploring 20th century composition. though he seems to deserve far greater recognition, this is a delightful reminder that the curious observer, even in this oversaturated culture, can and will continue to be blessed with such remarkable new discoveries. thanks!
Yeah, that is why I like Brautigam so much. I really like his style.
Pijper- the greatest composer of all the Netherlands, and perhaps the most overlooked in the modern classical canon. His polyrhythms and polytonality go beyond Stravinsky at times. His works certainly require patience during a first hearing (I got a migraine after reading the score to his flute sonata 1925!), but it pays off once you understand his clever use of cells. His music is sprightly and light, his use of harmony very different, perhaps the height of what harmony was capable of before the twelve-tone technique.
Pijper is a wonderful composer. I recently made a sight reading of his solo violin sonata and his harmonic writing adnd rhythmic verve come through in an astonishing manner. However much I like his music, I can understand why some do not feel close to it. Superficially, its quicksilver quality can appear to be objective to the point of coldness. This is not my own opinion - I find his music very lively and sensitive - but it may not stir all listeners as deeply as some other major composers.
You can read more about it on Wikipedia under "Willem Pijper". The "germ" of the piece, which is the first chord of the piece, and the entire piece is derived from that initial "germ".
Thanks for posting this. First time I've heard it, enjoyed it very much.
This is great! What a gem.
Beautiful piece and interpretation. I wonder why modern Dutch composers are almost never performed in Italy. I would perform some of this repertoire gladly.
Terrific piece in a very compelling performance. Glad to hear it!
fantastic!!
fantastic! I would like very much to see someone actually play it..
Every time I hear this name I laugh a little inside (Dutch people that are as childish as me will understand). This is a very interesting piece though, thanks for the score video
@jre58591 beauty is not subjective.
it's fine to not like something, but to infer that your personal aesthetic judgements are somehow "objective" ... you sound much more pretentious than the music you''ve summarily dismissed.
Why not? I think it is a great piece.
very insightful. sophisticated word choice, to.
@Arfat Sorry, but beauty is extremely subjective. "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder."
sorry, that's not even a cliche.
Where did you find the score?
@Arfat It also depends on what your definition of dissonance is. Absolute and baseless statements like yours are not going to be taken seriously.
jre58591: You seem like a very mean, cruel, not nice person.
@jre58591 contrary to scholarly classical opinion, dissonance does not sound good.
i realize this comment is over 9 years old and consequently "dead" but this piece, while harmonically adventurous, is not exactly "dissonant," but then again, you probably just apply that word to any piece of composed music that you do not like.
Well, I would like to know the reason why it does not appeal to you. You can't just express an opinion and not have a reason for it.
and moronic, not to be taken seriously.