New Books

For information on different aspects of Dutch music a promotion center like Music Center the Netherlands is essential. Music scores and recordings are, of course the primary aspects of a composition. But biographical information and books on or about composers, program notes, premiere dates and other data related to concerts are available for perusal, too. Authors of articles, reviews, program notes and concert brochures consequently use these data. And – in turn articles and reviews are also archived. Metadata!

Dijkdoorbraak – A breach in the dike
Peter van Amstel wrote a book on the promotion of Dutch music abroad. Abundant texts on how former institutions Gaudeamus, Donemus and Dutch Jazz Connection achieved successes in this area.
* Uitg. Muziek Centrum Nederland, ISBN 978-90-812526-1-4

Muziekfeest – Feestmuziek
With the anniversaries of the Fund on the Creation of Music (25 years) and Donemus (60 years), celebrated on October 7th, 2007 in MuziekGebouw aan ‘t IJ-Bimhuis, a jubilee book was published with drawings by Han Bennink.  In addition to program notes for the concerts given on that day and biographies of the musicians, a number of articles reflecting on this celebration were also included.
* Uitg. FST/Donemus

De liefde dus
Author/philosopher Joke Hermsen (who in the past wrote about Belle van Zuylen) has now dared to write a novel on this intriguing woman on the perimeter of rationalism and romanticism. Music Center the Netherlands/Donemus has published two volumes of music composed by Belle van Zuylen edited by Marius Flothuis: one with vocal and one with instrumental work.
* Uitg. Arbeiderspers, ISBN 9789029565639

100% passie: klassiek

In 12 portraits, with a youthful photograph and short biography, Paul Janssen has studied what inspires the most well-known musicians of today. Included in this series is Jacob ter Veldhuis.
* Uitg. TM Publishers, ISBN 9789049900571

De oostenwind waait naar het westen
KITLV publisher and the Netherlands Music Institute (NMI) have collaborated in publishing a book on as the subtitle sounds – Indonesian composers, Indonesian compositions 1898-1945. Written by Henk Mak van Dijk, this book is abundantly filled with photographs and contains a CD.  The composers who are included are among others Berta Tideman-Wijers, Jaap Kunst and Bernhard van den Sigtenhorst Meyer.
* Uitg. KITLV/NMI, ISBN 9789067182997

Diva, Deliance and passion in Early Italian Cinema
Angela Dalle Vacche, foreword by Guy Maddin
“Diva is an impressive study on an important and fascinating topic. Those interested in European cultural studies feminism, World War I, theatre history, and early twentieth century nationalism-to name a few areas-will find this book of value.”
(Charles Musser, professor of Film Studies and Theater Studies, YaleUniversity.
*ISBN 978-0-292-71711-4

Over Mozart gesproken
Wenneke Savenije interviewed 36 musicians about their love for Mozart. Included is a CD with pieces inspired by the master; the first track is `Don Giovanni’ by Jochem Slothouwer.
* Uitg. Nieuw Amsterdam, ISBN 9046800614