On September 5, 2024, the music community lost Maarten van Norden, a great composer, saxophonist, and former board member of Nieuw Geneco.
Davo van Peursen:
As a fellow member of the Ledenraad (Members Council) of BumaStemra, I had the privilege of working alongside Maarten. We passionately defended the rights and interests of our composers, and Maarten was fully aware of all the dangers for our genre.
I remember how he first mentioned the upcoming changes in the Schouwgelden-regulations. He knew how much these changes would hit our composers. He was a great defender of our community within BumaStemra to ensure that our voices were heard and respected. His commitment to our cause was strong, and he often fought for our collective rights.
In addition to this board position, Maarten was a great composer. During the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, he composed a new opera titled “Forte,” which unfortunately did not receive the opportunity for a live performance.
Donemus will treasure the legacy of his compositions with great care.
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