Finally there is a link between the two one-minute movements (parts 2 & 4): both have a simple texture composed of two layers, the same tempo and no changes in tempo. Parts 1, 3 and 5 on the other hand pass through a wide range of tempi (put next to each other or on top of each other).

Musically the composition tries to be a tiny piece as large as possible.

Study in five parts

scoring
piano (1 player)

commissioned by, written for & dedicated to
John Snijders

première
25 May 1987
Kees van Baarenzaal, Royal Conservatory, The Hague (Netherlands)
John Snijders (piano)

award
honourable mention International Gaudeamus Music Week 1988
Perspektief Prize 1989