BENELUX - Music from Belgium, Netherlands & Luxembourg

[rob]

As Jean-Seb says, there are good historical reasons why the countries of central and western Europe predominate here. 'Classical' Art-Music, with which this site concerns itself, seems largely an Italian/German/French invention, so that's where the greatest concentration of composers are found, even now!

Rob, I am afraid that you make a mistake here. Don't forget that in the late Middle Ages and (early) Renaissance several composers from the Netherlands and Belgium (in those days these countries were both together "De Nederlanden") were important for the development of classical music: Ockeghem, Sweelinck, Dufay etc. Especially when you speak about "invention" I wouldn't oversee this period of time. And don't forget British composers like Gibbons and Byrd! The music of that era may not be most popular in this forum, but that seems to be mainly a matter of ingratitude

No mistake. I qualified my post with the phrase 'seems largely' - so that does NOT take away anything from any other contributing nations/nationalities. Please don't miss the point of my post - I am not discussing anything in great historical detail, merely making a general point about the predominance of western Europe in classical music.

[Roeland]

As Jean-Seb says, there are good historical reasons why the countries of central and western Europe predominate here. 'Classical' Art-Music, with which this site concerns itself, seems largely an Italian/German/French invention, so that's where the greatest concentration of composers are found, even now!

Rob, I am afraid that you make a mistake here. Don't forget that in the late Middle Ages and (early) Renaissance several composers from the Netherlands and Belgium (in those days these countries were both together "De Nederlanden") were important for the development of classical music: Ockeghem, Sweelinck, Dufay etc. Especially when you speak about "invention" I wouldn't oversee this period of time. And don't forget British composers like Gibbons and Byrd! The music of that era may not be most popular in this forum, but that seems to be mainly a matter of ingratitude

No mistake. I qualified my post with the phrase 'seems largely' - so that does NOT take away anything from any other contributing nations/nationalities. Please don't miss the point of my post - I am not discussing anything in great historical detail, merely making a general point about the predominance of western Europe in classical music.

You are right, and you also mentioned the specific direction of this forum.
It is always difficult to weigh the influences of certain composers on the composers coming next to them. For me Debussy is the most important composer for the development of 20th century music, but that's probably because I am mad about his music.A remark like mine about the importance of music in De Nederlanden and Britain is always a good reminder for those staring blind on Bach Beethoven and Brahms: they would have been nowhere if there would have been no composing in the Renaissance(what would have been unthinkable of course).

[arneros]

"Luc BAIWIR, Paganini variations"
Is this work published?
Where can I buy it?
Thanks
R

[naturlaut]

Anyone has any idea who publishes the piano works of Georges Longue (1900 - 1967)?
Also, of Jongen's piano works, who publishes those not covered by Durand (Opp. 24, 33, 40, 75, 88)? Specifically the Sonata Op. 60?

[naturlaut]

Anyone has any idea who publishes the piano works of Georges Longue (1900 - 1967)?
Also, of Jongen's piano works, who publishes those not covered by Durand (Opp. 24, 33, 40, 75, 88)? Specifically the Sonata Op. 60?

Never mind, I found it by myself. For those who are interested, Longue's works are published by CeBeDeM in Brussels, http://www.cebedem.be/en/composers/l/96-lonque-georges.

[Caprotti]

The Suite en forme de Sonate op.60 has been published by Chester

[fhimpsl]

Hello All - Does anyone perchance have information re. purchasing the piano music by Belgian composer Lodewijk Mortelmans? There is an excellent Belgian site devoted to him, but it seems that only CDs are offered for sale. My searchings on the internet for his printed sheet music has not been successful. Thanks in advance for any help!

Frank Himpsl

[thalbergmad]

Try these people old chap.

I have had very good service from them.

Thal

MOD: Link removed as it now points to malware site.

[fhimpsl]

Many thanks, Thal -that is most helpful, and I most certainly will contact them!

All best,

Frank

[phikfy]

Hot off scanner.

Jongen - Sonatine.pdf

My special thanks go to pianist Ernest So (naturlaut here in PP) (http://ernestso.com, http://performnow.hk) for providing the score. I hope everyone enjoy Jongen's piano music. I would post more when I have time for scanning.

Best,
Koon