#29 - Remembering Dutch Composer Simeon Ten Holt

The 29th episode of Dress Rehearsal is dedicated to Dutch composer Simeon Ten Holt, a somewhat hidden figure in contemporary music. Probably a mistake to label his music as minimalist, Ten Holt used consonant, tonal materials and his works are organized in numerous cells, made up of a few measures each, which are repeated ad libitum according to the player's preference. Many of his works are for piano or ensembles of multiple pianos. His most famous work is Canto Ostinato, which he wrote in 1976 and is considered one of the most important works in contemporary classical Dutch music history. Don't miss it!