Roosendael, Jan Rokus van
Biography
Born: May 06, 1960
Died: 17 February 2005
Country: Zwijndrecht, The Netherlands
Studies: University of Amsterdam, Sweelinck Conservatory
Teachers: Geert van Keulen
Website: http://www.janrokusvanroosendael.com
The composer Jan Rokus van Roosendael was born on May 6, 1960 in Zwijndrecht. He passed away on February 17, 2005 in Oostzaam. Van Roosendael's real name was Jan Rokus de Groot, but he took his Grandparents name in order to avoid confusion with his brother Rokus de Groot who is also a composer. He was married to the composer Sinta Wullur. For a long time he took his inspiration from Asiatic music. In this he was a kindred spirit to Ton de Leeuw. This influence was heard in among others the compositions Tala and Sringhara. In later years his music was characterized by a religious vein, such as Psalm 139 which falls back on early polyphonic techniques. This work was composed for the Nederlands Kamerkoor.[1]
Works for Percussion
Chorus (Roosendael) - Percussion Ensemble
Irama - Percussion Nonet
Sringhara - Multiple Percussion, Soprano Voice, Harp
TRIPTIEK - Percussion Trio
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