Jeroen van Veen's 24 Minimal Preludes, presented in two books, were composed in 2003 (Book I) and 2004 (Book II).
Compositional Technique
Jeroen van Veen's compositional style, which he calls 'lego music', involves layering time signatures like 5/8, 7/8, 11/8, and 13/8, and using individual components or 'bricks' to create variation.
Composer Biography
Jeroen van Veen, the composer and pianist on this album, started playing piano at age 7 and studied at the Utrecht Conservatory.
Performer Biography
Jeroen van Veen and his Piano duo Van Veen were prizewinners in the 4th International Murray Dranoff Two Piano Competition in Miami, Florida.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in October 2006 at Barbara Church in Culemborg, the Netherlands, using a Fazioli Grand Piano.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Jeroen van Veen's Minimal Preludes were inspired by the idea of creating different works using only a few chords and techniques, embodying the principle of 'less is more'.
