Karel van Steenhoven

12 Songs without Words

Immerse yourself in the fascinating soundscapes of modern chamber music: With the "12 Songs Without Words" (12 Lieder ohne Worte) from the renowned publisher Schott Music, an inspiring musical space opens up for alto recorder and piano. These expressive miniatures are equally compelling as resonant performance pieces and as sophisticated study material.

The compositions provide musicians with an ideal, practical introduction to free twelve-tone music, serving as a valuable tool for contemporary ear training and intonation practice. The delicate interplay between alto recorder and piano creates captivating sonic accents while refining the musical sense for modern melodic lines and harmonies. Available as a practical playing score, this edition is an enriching discovery for both advanced teaching and contemporary concert repertoire.