Yet, whatever the
basses play, it all sounds sad --
I keep my eyes closed.
Wat de bassen ook	Die Bässe spielen
spelen, alles klinkt droevig --	und es klingt alles traurig --
Ik sluit mijn ogen.	Ich senke den Blick.

Poem H6141
Amsterdam, 2026-03-08
Praise the height (Anna Enquist) - 2004
Poem "Prijs de hoogte", from the collection "De tussentijd" ("The meantime"), in memory of her daughter Margit (1974-2001)
Set to music by Geert van Keulen in 2009: composition "Fünf tragische Lieder" ("Five tragic songs"), song "Preis die Höhe", for baritone and large orchestra, performed on March 8th, 2026 in the Organpark, by Peter Gijsbertsen (baritone), and the following ensemble (arr. Geert van Keulen, 2025): Emma Roijackers and Ruña 't Hart (violin), Joël Waterman (viola), Renée Timmer (cello), Miguel Moreno (double bass), Thies Roorda (flute), Anna Prazares (clarinet), Mees Vos (horn)
Collection: org anp ARK 
Keywords: , Sadness: mourning 
Tribute to: Enquist, Anna 
Composer: Van Keulen, Geert