Gerda Geertens
Gerda Geertens is a Dutch composer. She was born in Wildervank, and studied music and philosophy in Groningen. In 1981 she began the study of composition with Klaas de [Vries (composer)|Klaas de Vries] at the Rotterdam Conservatory. Her compositions include chamber music, choir and solo singing and pieces for symphony orchestras.
Works
Geertens is noted for her chamber works. Selected works include:- Sarka song cycle for soprano and piano, 1993: no. 1. Afrika, no. 2. Komoto te na Egypte, no. 3. Sarka
- Nocturnal for flute, violin, violoncello, piano and percussion, 1994
- She Weeps Over Rahoon for solo piano, 1985
- Amarillis for 4 bamboo flutes, 1985
- Ash and lilac , for instrumental ensemble, 1988
- Slinger, for string trio, 1989
- Contrast, for saxophone quartet, 1990
- Mexitli, Opus 1 for mixed choir and instrumental ensemble, 1981–1982, text: Theun de Vries
- Split country, for violin, bass clarinet and tape, 1992
- Leave it alone, audio clip, for 15 players, 1994
- Heartland, for orchestra, 1994
- Trope, for cello, 1987
- en SeringenI, for flute, oboe, clarinet, violin, viola, cello, piano, harp, and percussion, 1988