This album is dedicated to Jeroen van Riel, who initially proposed the idea of recording Christmas songs for piano but passed away before the recording sessions.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Jeroen van Veen's compositions are characterized as Minimal Music, incorporating elements from Jazz, Blues, Soundscape, Avant-Garde, Techno, Trance, and Pop Music.
Performer Biography
Jeroen van Veen, the pianist, studied at the Utrecht Conservatory and has performed recitals across Europe, Russia, Canada, and the USA.
Interpretation
For this album, Jeroen van Veen chose a free approach, alternating between slow and uptempo pieces, and combining virtuoso with intimate songs, sometimes merging two songs into one track.
Performer Biography
Jeroen van Veen is a prolific recording artist, having recorded over 225 CDs and 5 DVDs, mostly for Brilliant Classics, leading some to call him 'the man who records faster than his shadow'.
Recording & Production
The album includes a unique version of 'Silent Night' arranged by Fred Oldenburg, which was created as a challenge to compose the 'strangest chords' for the well-known carol.
Performer Biography
Jeroen van Veen was awarded the NPO Radio 4 2016 Award for his efforts in promoting classical music, particularly through his 'lay-down' concerts.
