about Machine Machine
“What a Machine! Very impressive”
Peter Vulpenhorstmember of the jury of the World Music Contest 2017
“Machine Machine
“A highly ambitious choice, this very contemporary composition. Extremely high artistic quality!”
Ruud Böhmermember of the jury of the World Music Contest Kerkrade 2017
about Shuffle Chimes Song
“Very atmospheric and tasteful! A fantastic piece!”
Henk Smitchairman of the jury of the World Music Contest Kerkrade 2017
about Machine Machine
“A very bold choice!! However: fantastically performed! Despite the complexity of the composition, it’s almost as if everyone is doing well easily. My compliments !!”
Henk Smitchairman of the jury of the World Music Contest Kerkrade 2017
about Waanzin
“From the very beginning I have enjoyed the sounds, the variation, the beautiful concentration of the group.
Your explanation at the beginning was a regal opening. Such wonderful lines, subtle quips and above all…
Theo Soontiënsdirector
“Waanzin is a wonderful (music theatre) program. Composed with craftsmanship and inspiration. Appreciation for that!”
Ruud Böhmermember of the jury of the World Music Contest Kerkrade 2013
“Waanzin is by far the best I’ve seen and heard in years, especially Digital Stress is totally totally good!”
Arend Nijhuismusic advisor at KCG (Art & Culture Gelderland)
“Finally all compliments for the 4 compositions of Waanzin. The combination of cohesion and diversity is very strong! In addition, the finishing and the craftsmanship make a big splash. My personal favorite is the middle part of…
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Maarten ZaagmanPercussionist, conductor, Music Theatre-maker and provider of the composition assignment
about Waanzin
“Once you were kidding that you were aiming to become the best composer in the world. Unfortunately you ‘ll have to find a new goal in life now: Waanzin was really Madness; it belongs definitely to the best I ever heard…
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Mareike LenzGerman Theatre Composer & former Master student of Dolf
“Then Crescendo switches to CrissCross from Dolf de Kinkelder. Pure percussion, written especially for this group. CrissCross consists of constantly changing rhythms on a lot of instruments. Smooth, delicious percussion. Suddenly they are all in front. Red sticks batter…
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Carine ten CateDe Gelderlander