Herman Rijks – FIRST PRIZE with Special Mention, Composition
Before settling in Andalusia, Dutch composer & pianist Hermane lived over 20 years in Latin America, the US, Eastern Europe and several African countries, soaking up the traditional music of each country. As a composer, he has been commissioned for music productions varying from Tango to Latin… and even Opera! He currently performs piano concerts in Spain, the U.K. and the Netherlands.
Hermane is a very meticulous composer who seeks to go beyond the typical “four repeated chords” that are so common in contemporary music. His goal: to create virtuoso pieces, endowed with a fragile beauty that moves the listener.
He draws inspiration from great classical masters such as Bach, Chopin and Satie but also contemporaries such as Pink Floyd and Metheny. The result is a delicate and prodigious fusion of enchanting piano compositions with pop, soul, gospel, flamenco, latin and classical influences.
To hear his recordings, please visit
www.hermane.info
On Spotify, search for “Herman Rijks”