Merry Christmas Pianomania

Veen, Jeroen van

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For this unique album Dutch pianist Jeroen Van Veen collected Christmas Songs from all over the world. The arrangements, either by well known musicians and/or by himself, present a wide spectrum of styles, from the most simple and intimate medieval song to an elaborate jazzy or minimalistic guise: a fascinating journey of moods, emotions and atmospheres, the well known melodies going through many unexpected transformations.

Dutch pianist, pioneer and champion of Minimalism Jeroen van Veen plays the piano in his inimitable way: focused, serene and hypnotizing. Praise for Jeroen van Veen on Brilliant Classics: ‘Van Veen is quite brilliant in the quirky fourth [Philip Glass Etude] and his reading of the exquisite, valedictory 20th is excellent.’ Gramophone. ‘Jeroen van Veen’s recording can stand alongside the best from any source, and this [Arvo Pärt] set is worthy of high praise in every regard.’ MusicWeb International. ‘Van Veen is a supremely eloquent performer of his own music. His touch is remarkably varied, carrying none of the hammered urgency of, for example, Michael Nyman’s performances of Nyman.’ Fanfare.

Works:

•Guido Antonio Santórsola: Sonata for Violin & Piano: I. Con sofferenza
•Guido Antonio Santórsola: Sonata for Violin & Piano: II. Andante espressivo
•Guido Antonio Santórsola: Sonata for Violin & Piano: III. Deciso
•Guido Antonio Santórsola: Saudade for Violin & Piano

CD x 2

Brilliant Classics

10/2/23

5028421969169