Ig Henneman facts for kids
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Ig Henneman (born on December 21, 1945) is a talented Dutch composer and bandleader. She was born in Haarlem, Netherlands. From a young age, she loved music and started taking lessons. She later studied instruments like the viola and violin in Amsterdam and Tilburg. She also learned how to compose music from a teacher named Robert Heppener.
After finishing her studies, Ig Henneman first played the viola in different orchestras. She then helped start a rock band called FC Gerania. This is where she began to write her own music. In 1985, she formed her own group, the Ig Henneman Quintet. She also enjoys improvising, which means making up music on the spot. She does this with groups like the Henneman Sextet, Duo Baars-Henneman (with Ab Baars), and the Queen Mab Trio.
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Ig Henneman's Musical Creations
Ig Henneman has written many different kinds of music. She has composed pieces for large orchestras, smaller music groups, and even for solo musicians. She has also created music for films and theater shows.
Film and Project Music
- Baby Ryazanskye is a soundtrack she created for a silent movie from 1927.
- Bow Valley Whistle is a piece written for the flute, which also uses recorded sounds called samples.
- Kindred Spirits is an exciting project where musicians create music together without a set plan.
Recorded Music Albums
Many of Ig Henneman's musical works have been recorded and released on CDs. Here are some of her albums:
- Ig Henneman Jaimie Branch Anne La Berge, Dropping Stuff and other Folk Songs (released in 2019)
- Ig Henneman Sextet, Cut a Caper (released in 2010)
- Baars Henneman Mengelberg, Sliptong (released in 2009)
- Duo Baars-Henneman, Stof (released in 2006)
- Queen Mab Trio, Thin Air (released in 2006)
- Queen Mab Trio, See Saw (released in 2005)
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