Tristes

“In summer 2021, I moved from Amsterdam to the edge of Holland’s largest nature reserve called ‘Veluwe’. We wanted to live our lives more in peace and nature and were looking for a less hurried life than in the crowded and busy city. During my daily walks in my new area, the idea soon arose to dedicate a new collection of piano compositions to this beautiful forest. All eight compositions radiate peace in a certain way which I’m always experiencing during my walks in the Veluwe.  When I was studying piano, I always found Debussy's piano works a great source of inspiration, and the title Veluwe Suite is also an homage to his Suite Bergamasque. Debussy often used special terms to give music a certain imagination, such as; a lointain, cédez, calme…. I often improvised further in this atmosphere myself. For my ‘Veluwe Suite’, I have invented and added two new terms, just like fidéle and sincère. My wish is that the ‘Veluwe Suite’ can give many listeners a nice dreamy moment. Where one might long for a moment in nature.” - Matteo Myderwyk