Wim Mertens

Belgium

Born: 14 May 1953

Years Active: 80, 90, 2000

Genres: New Age, Avant-Garde

Styles: Neo-Classical, Contemporary Instrumental, Minimalism, Modern Composition

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This Belgian composer is not well known among U.S. audiences, although he has made several highly regarded appearances at the New Music America festivals. In Spain, however, where he was the subject of a major television special, he is a new-music celebrity. Mertens's style employs mesmerizing minimalist techniques with a sense of the romantic that appeals to both serious music aficionados and more mainstream listeners. The keyboardist uses a certain amount of electronics along with some acoustic instruments like violin, flute, and saxophone. ...

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