Musical Moments - A Composer's Biography (Hardcover edition)

Description

Many people are captivated by the art of music composition, viewing it as a fascinating craft shrouded in mystery. This book offers a compelling insight into the mind of a professional composer, aiming to answer the pivotal question that resonates with many: "How do you compose music?"

"Musical Moments" serves as a rich retrospective of my career over the past four decades. Within its pages, I share my musical journey with precision and passion. This extraordinary quest is filled with poignant and unexpected moments that have shaped my creative path. The narrative unfolds chronologically, organized into 19 engaging chapters, each featuring in-depth descriptions of my creative processes.

To deepen your engagement, the book includes over 120 QR codes that link to audio and video recordings of the works discussed. This innovative feature allows you to immerse yourself in the music at your own pace, providing not only a clearer understanding of the artistry involved in composition, but also inviting you to step into my musical world.

Dr. Piet Jozef Swerts (°1960) is an esteemed Flemish composer associated as a professor of composition and orchestration, as well as a senior researcher at the LUCA School of Arts in Leuven, Belgium since 1982. In 1993, he was awarded the prestigious Grand Prix International Reine Elisabeth for composition, celebrating his remarkable talent showcased in his violin concerto "Zodiac." In 2012, he further distinguished himself by being appointed a member of the Royal Academy of Belgium. His works have since been performed on stages around the globe.