Dive into the captivating world of Jacob ter Veldhuis with his "Complete Piano Music" album, a sprawling collection of his piano compositions released on July 1, 2014, under the Brilliant Classics label. Spanning a generous 2 hours and 12 minutes, this album is a testament to ter Veldhuis's versatility and creativity, offering a rich tapestry of musical styles and emotions.
The album opens with "Saudade," a piece that immediately draws you in with its evocative melodies, followed by the whimsical "Klarsichtdose Mozartkugeln" and the atmospheric "Sound." Ter Veldhuis's playful side shines through in tracks like "Merry Xmas" and "Honky Tonk Blues," while his more introspective and experimental nature is evident in compositions such as "Postnuclear Winterscenario No. 1" and "Piano Concerto No. 2 'Sky Falling'."
The album also features two extensive suites, "Pianoboek No. 1" and "Pianoboek No. 2," each comprising multiple movements that explore a wide range of moods and themes. From the jazzy "Jazz at Zero" to the haunting "Beërdiging des Dornröschens," and from the introspective "Mystery" to the triumphant "Reconciliation," these suites showcase ter Veldhuis's ability to craft compelling musical narratives.
The album concludes with "Intervallen," a fascinating exploration of musical intervals that serves as a fitting finale to this impressive collection. Whether you're a longtime fan of Jacob ter Veldhuis or a newcomer to his work, this album is sure to leave a lasting impression.
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Tracks
SaudadeJacob Ter Veldhuis, Jeroen van Veen
Klarsichtdose MozartkugelnJacob Ter Veldhuis, Jeroen van Veen
SoundJacob Ter Veldhuis, Jeroen van Veen
Merry XmasJacob Ter Veldhuis, Jeroen van Veen
Postnuclear Winterscenario No. 1Jacob Ter Veldhuis, Jeroen van Veen
Where the Heart IsJacob Ter Veldhuis, Jeroen van Veen
ToccataJacob Ter Veldhuis, Jeroen van Veen
Honky Tonk BluesJacob Ter Veldhuis, Jeroen van Veen
Views from a Dutch TrainJacob Ter Veldhuis, Jeroen van Veen, Sandra van Veen
The Body of Your DreamsJacob Ter Veldhuis, Jeroen van Veen
Off & On Situation BluesJacob Ter Veldhuis, Jeroen van Veen
Piano Concerto No. 2 "Sky Falling"Jacob Ter Veldhuis, Ronald Brautigam, Netherlands Radio Chamber Philharmonic, Thierry Fischer
Pianoboek No. 1: I. Jazz at ZeroJacob Ter Veldhuis, Jeroen van Veen
Pianoboek No. 1: II. SymmetrieJacob Ter Veldhuis, Jeroen van Veen
Pianoboek No. 1: III. Kurze FreudeJacob Ter Veldhuis, Jeroen van Veen
Pianoboek No. 1: IV. ZondagenJacob Ter Veldhuis, Jeroen van Veen
Pianoboek No. 1: VI. BoogieJacob Ter Veldhuis, Jeroen van Veen
Pianoboek No. 1: VII. Beërdigung des DornröschensJacob Ter Veldhuis, Jeroen van Veen
Pianoboek No. 1: VIII. 1956Jacob Ter Veldhuis, Jeroen van Veen
Pianoboek No. 1: IX. Armseligkeit in F MajorJacob Ter Veldhuis, Jeroen van Veen
Pianoboek No. 1: XI. Die ÜberraschungJacob Ter Veldhuis, Jeroen van Veen
Pianoboek No. 2: I. MysteryJacob Ter Veldhuis, Jeroen van Veen
Pianoboek No. 2: II. Mirror of TimeJacob Ter Veldhuis, Jeroen van Veen
Pianoboek No. 2: III. MaelstromJacob Ter Veldhuis, Jeroen van Veen
Pianoboek No. 2: IV. CircleJacob Ter Veldhuis, Jeroen van Veen
Pianoboek No. 2: V. CaterpillarJacob Ter Veldhuis, Jeroen van Veen
Pianoboek No. 2: VI. ButterflyJacob Ter Veldhuis, Jeroen van Veen
Pianoboek No. 2: VII. RowJacob Ter Veldhuis, Jeroen van Veen
Pianoboek No. 2: VIII. ReconcilliationJacob Ter Veldhuis, Jeroen van Veen
Pianoboek No. 2: IX. CentreJacob Ter Veldhuis, Jeroen van Veen
Intervallen (Minor Second - Major Second - Minor Third - Major Third - Perfect Fourth - Diminished Fifth - Perfect Fifth - Minor Sixth - Major Sixth - Minor Seventh - Major Seventh - Perfect Octave)Jacob Ter Veldhuis, Jeroen van Veen
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