Mertens, Henk
Biography
Born: 1981
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Henk Mertens studied clarinet, composition, and conducting at the conservatories of Maastricht and Zwolle with, among others, Leo van Tol, Leon Bosch, John Slangen, and Alex Schillings. His compositions often have a chamber music character and can be stylistically described as postmodern and neo-eclectic. Mertens does not shy away from any technique. A typical feature of his music is the metamorphosis of themes. In addition to composing, Mertens conducts various orchestras and plays in the Belline Quartet.
Works for Percussion
Small Percussion Ensemble
African Sound - Percussion Nonet
Large Percussion Ensemble
Au service du Roi - Percussion 16
Irish Impression (Version 1) - Percussion 10
Irish Impression (Version 2) - Percussion 14
Mysterious Victory (Version 2) - Percussion 13
Silent Heroes - Percussion 18
The Middle Ages - Percussion 13
Percussion Ensemble with Solo Instruments
African Beauty - Soprano Saxophone; Percussion 12
Crime Scene - Tenor Saxophone; Percussion 16
Latin Flower - Marimba; Percussion 13
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