Credits:

Andriessen, Hendrik (1892-1981)

Description:

The collection features a number of world premiere recordings by Hendrik Andriessen. Andriesen, who was once imprisoned in a Nazi concentration camp during World War II, utilizes texts about medieval images of Mary. Maria, schone vrouwe," a prayer for help. Sent to his wife, it is written in an archaic style. The "Church Sonata" is based on a meditative theme, and "Love is Great" is written in the style of a hymn. The original is accompanied by a string orchestra, but this is the version arranged for organ accompaniment by the performer, Matthias Havinga. Also included on this disc are works by Dutch composers with whom Andriessen had contact. It shows his secretive activities in occupied Amsterdam.