Behind the scenes

As indicated in the introductory story, the foundation of this piece was laid about 35 years ago in 's-Hertogenbosch. I spent my time between holidays at the Sint-Jans Lyceum. Through bizarre detours, such a lost melody eventually finds its way back. Once it became clear that this piece had to be the conclusion/end-part, the rest of the development...

Music can be constructed in various ways. Sometimes it begins with a melody or lyrics. Sometimes it begins with a rhythm. Horse d'Oeuvre started with a rhythm. Many studies have been conducted into the gait of a horse. This applies to the "gait," the "trot," and the "gallop." Each tempo has its own patterns. In these studies, the order in...