Minimalist music is widely used in cinema, with composers like Michael Nyman, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Yann Tiersen reaching millions through their film scores.
Cultural Impact
Many pieces in this collection, by composers like Zbigniew Preisner, Yiruma, and Yann Tiersen, are bestsellers in sheet music, played by people worldwide.
Recording & Production
Nearly half of the album consists of new recordings made by Jeroen van Veen during the 2020 Corona lockdown, when his concert schedule was cancelled.
Historical Context
Minimal music, which arose around 1960 in New York, was part of a broader artistic movement seeking a pure, direct form of creation.
Interpretation
Pianist Jeroen van Veen enjoys finding silence in music, exploring infinity and emptiness in works by composers like Arvo Pärt and Erik Satie.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Minimalist artists, including musicians, focused on art having a reality of its own, rather than describing or imitating the real world.
Performer Biography
Jeroen van Veen, the pianist on this album, is known for his 'lie-down' concerts, where audiences bring mattresses to listen, attracting new listeners to classical music.
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