ACHTER DE MUZIEK
In Achter de Muziek praat ik met componisten, dirigenten en muzikanten uit de blaasmuziek sector.
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S01E06: The Art of Conducting and Composing for a Top Band – Philip Harper
The Art of Conducting and Composing for a Top Band – Philip Harper In this episode of Achter de Muziek, conductor and composer Geert Jan Kroon talks with Philip Harper about his life in music. They discuss conducting a world-class band like the Cory Band, but also conducting in general and how long it takes…
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S02E05 – NBK Special – Jan Van der Roost & Andrew Wainwright
NBK Special – Jan Van der Roost & Andrew Wainwright In this episode, conductor and composer Geert Jan Kroon talks with Jan Van der Roost and Andrew Wainwright. Van der Roost talks about his new work The Lost Circle and about new developments around Stonehenge. The question whether there will be another work around this…
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New Album: The Unknown
New Album: The Unknown On May 16, my new album The Unknown was released. It features five of my recently composed works, in which I explore themes such as farewell, faith, exploration, and hope. I recorded the album with Soli Brass Leeuwarden, and Frank de Boer performed the solo As Night Falls. A New Role:…
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The Stoic Conductor: Philosophy and the Art of Conducting
The Stoic conductor integrating an age-old philosophy into the conductor’s work I’m interested in the idea of the Stoic conductor. I started reading further, especially as a result of the number of podcasts I have made, and in particular the podcast with Kevin Houben. By reading various books and articles, I returned to one of…
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Workshop conducting with Philip Harper
Workshop conducting with Philip Harper Last weekend (February 24, 2024), eight conductors had a conducting workshop with conductor and composer Philip Harper. And I chose this workshop to also work on my conducting. And especially after the podcast I made with him, I wanted to see his working method in person. Conducting is listening Harper…
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“Geert Jan wist, met zijn grenzeloze creativiteit, een idee te vormen voor een werk wat een perfecte opener was voor mijn eindexamen, en tegelijkertijd vernieuwend was voor mijzelf als performer en voor het publiek. De samenwerking was heel prettig, hij heeft vele van mijn suggesties en ideeën mee kunnen nemen in het eindresultaat. Het resultaat is een zeer uitdagend solowerk voor euphonium, buiten de gebaande paden van het repertoire.”
Gerbrich Greidanus (Euphonium bij de Marinierskapel der Koninklijke Marine en Besson Artiest) over Hybrid
“Geert Jan Kroon is a composer to keep an eye on – a fresh mind with a great sense of motivic music. Having worked with him several times, I am always fascinated by his innovative ideas and professional work”
Captain Philipp Werlen (Conductor of the Swiss Army Brass Band)
“Sfeervol en uitdagend, wordt een aanwinst in het repertoire voor hoorn en fanfare!”
Fokke van Heel (1ste Hoornist NedPho)
“Each [work] is underpinned by a connection to original ideas and themes – ones that are not tossed away thoughtlessly as the works progress: The linear development of the music is bold and malleable, enabling the listener to understand the what, why and how he has developed the inspiration.”
“At a time when emerging composers are finding it increasingly difficult to get their voices heard in the brass band world, it’s good to talk to a Dutchman who is determined to gain recognition by linking hard work to a desire not to lose his musical identity.”
Iwan Fox in An emerging Dutch voice
“His thrilling and beautifull writing proved to be something of an audience favorite.”
Thomas Dunne in Brass Band World, Issue 255, june 2016
“Special compliment for the choice of test pieces. I particularly experienced the work Saint Lambert by Geert Jan Kroon as a good test piece.”
Bob Childs in Greidebrass Spannum & Euphonia Ternaard winnaars GSF