Modern · Dutch

Hendrik Andriessen

1892 to 1981

Dutch Modern

Repertoire in dialogue

Portrait of Hendrik Andriessen
Image: Wikimedia Commons, domaine public

As organist of St Catherine’s Cathedral in Utrecht, Hendrik Andriessen is remembered above all for his improvisations and for the renewal of Catholic liturgical music in the Netherlands. His idiom shows strong French influences; he was the father of the composers Jurriaan and Louis Andriessen.

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The repertoire

Works in the project’s repertoire

5 works, all available to listen to.

Repertoire in dialogue

  • Flagship work

    Sonata da chiesa

    Sonata

    Keyboard compass; modern idiom

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  • Passacaglia

    Passacaglia

    Keyboard compass; modern idiom

    Listen

  • Premier choral

    Chorale

    Keyboard compass; modern idiom

    Listen

  • Thème et variations

    Variations

    Keyboard compass; modern idiom

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Open repertoire

  • Toccata

    Toccata

    Demanding modern writing, with a palette further from the project; keyboard compass

    Listen

This classification reflects the place of these repertoires within the artistic and educational orientations of the project. It does not constitute a technical indication regarding the design of the instrument.

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