Short bio Theo Loevendie
Full biography Theo Loevendie
Theo Loevendie is a Dutch composer born on September 17, 1930 in Amsterdam. He is known for his works in both jazz and concert music, and has composed operas, chamber music, orchestral works, and more. Loevendie began his career as a jazz saxophonist and clarinetist, but eventually turned to composition in 1968. He has been a central composer at many festivals and has given master classes all over the world. Loevendie's compositions often feature a blend of classical and jazz elements, and his use of instrumentation tends to be between chamber and orchestral forces. Some notable works by Loevendie include his operas Naima and Gassir the Hero, as well as his Ackermusik for string quartet. He has also been commissioned by a number of ensembles, including the Dudok Quartet and the Concertgebouw Orchestra. Overall, Theo Loevendie is an influential figure in both the jazz and classical music worlds, and his compositions continue to be performed around the world.
Albums featuring Theo Loevendie
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Theo Loevendie & Erik Bosgraaf – Nachklang, Reflex, Dance, Improvisations(CD, Album) | 2018 | Brilliant Classics |
| 2 |  |
Kees van Kooten, Theo Loevendie – De Dag- En Nachtegaal(CD, , DVD, DVD-Video) | 2008 | Brilliant Classics |
| 3 |  |
Theo Loevendie Meets Kristina Fuchs Sonic Unit – Bayram(CD, Album) | 2005 | TryTone |
| 4 |  |
Cristina Valdes - Ives, Dutilleux, Loevendie, Knussen, Berio – Cristina Valdes(CDr, ) | 2003 | Liduvina Records |
| 5 |  |
Nederlands Blazers Ensemble, Theo Loevendie – Raam Op Het Zuiden(CD, ) | 2002 | NBELIVE |
| 6 |  |
Osiris Trio, Klaas De Vries, Roel van Oosten, Theo Loevendie, Maarten van Norden – Pianoconcerto / Pianotrio / Ackermusik / Bring In Da Fonk(CD, Album, Stereo) | 2001 | |
| 7 |  |
Theo Loevendie, Jan Blokker – Esmée(2×CD, Album) | 2000 | Composers' Voice |
| 8 |  |
Jacques Hétu, Theo Loevendie, Minako Tokuyama – Hommage Á Debussy(2×CD, Stereo) | 1999 | AC Classics |
| 9 |  |
Theo Loevendie / Igor Stravinsky / Pablo de Sarasate - Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, Klaus Arp – Die Nachtigall / Le Chant Du Rossignol / El Canto Del Ruiseñor(CD, ) | 1998 | Arte Nova Classics |
| 10 |  |
Theo Loevendie, İhsan Özgen, Guus Janssen, Martin Van Duynhoven – Inspirations: Rotterdam Concert | 1995 | Kalan Müzik |
| 11 |  |
Rudolf Escher, Jaap Geraedts, Tristan Keuris, Theo Loevendie, Willem Pijper / Bernd Brackman, Jacques Zoon – Rudolf Escher, Jaap Geraedts, Tristan Keuris, Theo Loevendie, Willem Pijper(CD, Album) | 1995 | NM Classics |
| 12 |  |
Orbits / Incantations / Flexio / Naima Suite(CD, Album, Compilation) | 1993 | Donemus |
| 13 |  |
Het Residentie Orkest, Escher, Janssen, Loevendie, Laman – 400 Years Of Dutch Music – Vol.7(CD, ) | 1991 | Olympia (2) |
| 14 |  |
Theo Loevendie, Rosemary Hardy, Jard Van Nes, John Snijders, Nieuw Ensemble, Ed Spanjaard – Six Turkish Folkpoems - Venus And Adonis - Back Bay Bicinium - Strides - Music For Flute And Piano - Two Songs(CD, Album) | 1991 | Etcetera (3) |
| 15 |  |
Theo Loevendie, Amsterdam Philharmonic Orchestra – Naima(2×LP, Album) | 1986 | Composers' Voice |
| 16 |  |
Theo Loevendie / Klaas de Vries – Flexio / Areas(LP, Album) | 1983 | Composers' Voice |
| 17 |  |
Rudolf Escher / Otto Ketting / Wim de Ruiter / Theo Loevendie / Maarten Bon – Flute Music(LP, Limited Edition) | 1981 | Composers' Voice |
| 18 |  |
Theo Loevendie, Lieuwe Visser, Ensemble M o.l.v. David Porcelijn – De Nachtegaal | 1981 | Composers' Voice |
| 19 |  |
Six Turkish Folkpoems(LP, Album) | 1978 | Composers' Voice |
| 20 |  |
Peter Schat / Tristan Keuris / Theo Loevendie / David Porcelijn – Thema / Saxophone Concerto / Scaramuccia / 10-5-6-5(a), Continuations(LP) | 1974 | Donemus |
| 21 |  |
¡Esperanza!(LP, Stereo) | 1971 | Bernard van leer foundation |
| 22 |  |
Ludwig van Beethoven, Johannes Brahms, Theo Loevendie, Trio Burlesco – Avro Presenteert Trio Burlesco Beethoven Brahms Loevendie(CD, Album, Stereo) | - | AVRO Klassiek |
| 23 |  |
De Nachtegaal, Six Turkish Folkpoems...(DVD, ) | - | Attacca |
| 24 |  |
Gassir, The Hero(CD, ) | - | Composers' Voice |
Videos featuring Theo Loevendie
Theo Loevendie - Six Turkish folkpoems
Theo Loevendie (1930)
Six Turkish folkpoems : for female voice and 7 instruments (1977)
Dorothy Dorow, soprano
Orchestra: Residentie Orkest
Conductor: Ernest Bour
dedicated to Dorothy Dorow
The Loevendie is a Dutch composer. His musical career began
Theo Loevendie - Timbo
Theo Loevendie (1930)
Timbo : for percussion sextet (1974)
The Amsterdam Percussion Group
The Loevendie is a Dutch composer. His musical career began in the Amsterdamse Postharmonie wind band, in which he played the clarinet. He soon started composing
Theo Loevendie: Incantations (1975)
Theo Loevendie (*1930): Incantations, for bass clarinet and orchestra (1975).
Harry Sparnaay, clarinetto basso
Rotterdam Philharmonic orchestra diretta da Otto Ketting.
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Theo Loevendie - Strides, for piano
Performer: Ivo Janssen (Piano)
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