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Initiator and composer Merlijn Twaalfhoven

Composer Merlijn Twaalfhoven is active in writing new music for orchestras, choirs and chamber music groups all over the world, but is most known by the remarkable social music projects he creates with his non profit organization La Vie sur Terre. Twaalfhovens intention is to bridge worlds of contrast, and to mix unusual elements to a new unity. Classic and modern, western and oriental, groovy and subtle music is combined into a lively metaphor for nowadays world. Doing so, Twaalfhoven connects styles, cultures but first of all people from contrasting backgrounds and all ages. In Holland he brings together for example mainstream Dutch art with immigrant culture in community art projects. He worked with: Holland Festival, Theatre Group Amsterdam, Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra, the Dutch national Ballet, the Springdance Festival and many other orchestras and festivals. He has also produced numerous projects on location with local musicians in Central Europe, Cyprus and Japan. website: www.twaalfhoven.net