The first version of The Dwarf Planets was composed by Huib Henrichs in 2009 for piano. The unique character pieces were given names from the (candidate) Dwarf Planets known at the time, whose cultural mythologies matched the music. They were performed on many occasions by several pianists. After having heard The Dwarf Planets on the literature festival ‘Meet me at the Lighthouse’ in 2022, the Dutch poet Gerard Beentjes kindly asked permission to write poetry based on these diverse character vignettes, which resulted in an even tighter connection between the music, astronomy, and the mythology. In 2024, artist Vera Bruggeman, who worked with Gerard before, got inspired as well and crafted eight mythologically related vibrant paintings. This joined performance, with professional pianist Gerrie Meijers, provided a wonderful stage. Professional flutist Janneke Groesz added a new dimension to the Symphony by accompanying the latest edition for piano and piccolo/flute, especially arranged for this occasion. The music has been described as ‘neoclassic, but accessible’.
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