Songs of Nature

Wim Henderickx was commissioned to compose new work for SONGS OF NATURE, a music theatre production by B'Rock Orchestra and Muziektheater Transparant in 2019. In this production, Handel's Nine German Arias are interspersed with brand new compositions for baroque ensemble, a contemporary response to Handel's songs, composed for transverse flute, bassoon, archlute, violin, viola and violone. The new music consists of four parts: Sweet Silence introspective, beginning with a solo melody on the traverso flute. Gradually, different musical structures are explored with variable combinations in the ensemble. Into the Darkness (De Profundis) a lively yet dark atmosphere, inspired by the motoric and rhythmic character of Baroque music. This is interrupted by slow, colourful passages. Into the Light and Joy high open chords as a representation of light, interspersed with leggiero-like parts as a tribute to nature. Enchanting Emptiness timeless music, written without strict synchronisation between the players. A spiritual reflection.