INTO SPACE
Daring Compositions for a Daring New Land
A place shaped by newcomers from all corners of the world, marked by openness to experimentation and an unexpected blend of old and new — these qualities define both the province of Flevoland and the ensemble Black Pencil. It is therefore no surprise that Flevoland’s distinctive landscape and Land Art have served as a powerful source of inspiration for Black Pencil, resulting in striking new works composed by bold and visionary artists.
In doing so, a new chapter is added to the experience of Flevoland: music created by human hands in close dialogue with the environment. This synergy between sound and place is so deeply felt, it is sure to inspire a visit to the daring New Land.
I wish you great enjoyment as you listen.
Michiel Rijsberman
Deputy for Art and Culture, Province of Flevoland
Calliope Tsoupaki (Greece, 1963): Into Space (2022) a*
for blockflute, panflute, viola, accordion, percussion
Arnoud Noordegraaf (Netherlands, 1974): Almere 100 (2022) b*
for blockflute, panflute, viola, accordion, percussion and electronics
Aart Strootman (Netherlands, 1987): Popular Archeology-Volca #1 (2022) c*
for percussion and synthesizer
Yannis Kyriakides (Cyprus, 1969): Observatory (2022) a*
for blockflute, pan flute, viola, accordion, percussion and electronics
Aart Strootman (Netherlands, 1987): Sea Level (2022) a*
for blockflute, panflute, viola, accordion, percussion
Jonatan de Jesús Carrasco Hernández (Mexico, 1981): The Gangway (2022) *c
for accordion
Florence Anna Maunders (UK, 1978): Muurhagedis (2022) *d
for blockflute, panflute, viola, accordion, percussion
Meriç Artaç (Turkey, 1990): Earth Sea (2022) a*
for blockflute, panflute, viola, accordion, percussion and electronics
Florian Magnus Maier (Germany, 1973): Stormproofing (2022) e*
for blockflute, panflute, viola, accordion, percussion
(a) Composition commission by province of Flevoland.
(b) Project made thanks to the Professional Performing Arts Grant-Province of Flevoland.
Composition commission Performing Arts Fund NL.
(c) Winner ‘Black Pencil in Schokland’. Project made thanks to the Impulse Grant-Province of Flevoland.
(d) Winner ‘Black Pencil in Uitgast Festival 2022’, commissioned by Black Pencil and Uitgast Festival.
(e) Project made thanks to the Impulse Grant-Province of Flevoland. Composition commission Performing Arts Fund NL
