De Stroom: Mei 1940
By Lex van Delden
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opus 34
A Symphony in 5 parts for solo soprano,mixed choir, 8 instruments and percussion
Words by Jan Prins
Amsterdam - Egmond aan Zee, July 24, 1952
opus 34
A Symphony in 5 parts for solo soprano,mixed choir, 8 instruments and percussion
Words by Jan Prins
Amsterdam - Egmond aan Zee, July 24, 1952
During World War II, Alexander Zwaap had to cover his identity by living under an alias. As of 1953, he legally changed his name to Lex van Delden. His life story is impressive considering the traumatic events he experienced in the war years. A past of which he never spoke, and which he knew to overcome with tremendous courage and resilience. Music was for him a “transfer medium between people.” He literally practiced this with his compositions. Van Delden was a great advocate of Dutch music and held several board positions in the Dutch music world.
by Margaret Krill