Six world premieres of piano music from the Netherlands. Once again, pianist Ralph van Raat exceeds expectations. As a pianist, Van Raat tirelessly champions contemporary music from both home and abroad. From unheard masterpieces to brand new works written specifically for him, his collaborations with composers are truly remarkable. His list of collaborators includes Tan Dun, John Adams, Gavin Bryars, Vladimir Martynov, Arvo Pärt, and Louis Andriessen.Now, he lends his pianistic prowess to brand new piano repertoire from his home country. All of the works were written specifically for him. Together, these five compositions form a splendid overview of Dutch composition in 2024.Among the composers featured is Robin de Raaff, who has previously written two piano concertos for Van Raat. Composers like Gerard Beljon and Anne-Maartje Lemereis aim to communicate directly with the audience through their works, while Peter Adriaansz takes a more exploratory approach. As usual, the ever-energetic Van Raat will enthusiastically introduce each premiere.Program:Robin de Raaff – Piano Sonata No. 1 ‘Re-sonances’ (for Ralph van Raat)Anne-Maartje Lemereis – Sonatine No. 1 in memoriam Willem Pijper (for Ralph van Raat)Bart Spaan – Moonlit (for Ralph van Raat)Peter Adriaansz – La Chute (for Ralph van Raat)Gerard Beljon – BEAT NXT (for Ralph van Raat)