Sipke Hoekstra

Two of my most recent works were released on two separate cd's this Fall: Sonatina, for Flute, Oboe and Marimba, performed by the Colori Ensemble and Bop Toccata, for Cello Solo, performed by Wytske Holtrop.

The Leeuwarder Courant on the two releases: "Both works reveal...

"[This commission] resulted in Spectrum a 4, consisting of three contrasting parts, which premiered yesterday. After an opening movement full of moods and colours almost changing manically, with an at times hammering piano on a sub-surface which radiated nervousness, r...

“It’s very clear that Hoekstra got his inspiration from Mozart, to whose music the piece is related. He must have had a great deal of fun elaborating on the “Leitmotiv’, which had haunted him for some time, turning it into this very appealing composition. Merry, colour...