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30 Mar 2026, News
Visions of Peace I - Hope, for piano à quatre mains
The piece dates from July 2022. The current situation in the world makes the theme even more poignant. This revision - March 2026- sounds even more compelling:         hansbakker.musicaneo.com/sheetmusic/sm-543328_visions_of_peace_i_-_hope_for_piano_a_quatre_mains.html
29 Mar 2026, News
Visions of Peace II Lament, for organ and violin or lame sonore
More than ever, the three Visions of Peace I Hope, II Lament, III Praying for Peace are relevant. Listen to the Upgrade of No. II Lament, for organ and violin or lame sonore. DOWNLOAD FOR FREE.    hansbakker.musicaneo.com/sheetmusic/sm-543755_visions_of_peace_ii_-_lament_for_organ_lame_sonore_or_violin.html
25 Mar 2026, News
從遠處看佛山 - "Foshan from afar" for quintet: flute, pipa, erhu, viola and violoncello
Because I have made a few textual improvements to 從遠處看佛山 - Cóng yuǎn chù kàn fó shān, "Foshan from afar" for quintet: flute, pipa, erhu, viola and violoncello, I am also adding the following interesting facts:                           The city of Foshan (佛山) is literally called "Buddha Mountain" because of a historical event in the year 628 AD. During the Tang Dynasty (618-907), local residents unearthed three bronze Buddha statues ...
22 Jan 2026, News
Artist Roundtable: The Composers of CELESTIAL VOICES VOL. II
Recent interview on the occasion of the album CELESTIAL VOICES VOL. II., including my Magnificat (2).  And to listen.   https://www.navonarecords.com/ news/artist-roundtable- celestial-voices-vol-ii/
02 Jan 2026, News
Message from SoundCloud regarding “Capriccio” for piano
“Some tracks are simply unparalleled”, according to the message I received from SoundCloud. "Capriccio 'Center and Circle', No. 2 from Two Pieces for Piano" by Hans Bakker 8 is simply an instant classic. No arguing with it.” I am happy to hear that. Check it out. Here you can stream it: https://on.soundcloud.com/zfqa6mNtTaslB8rGVh
01 Jan 2026, News
Happy New Year - Joyful Joy
Happy New Year! Let's make it full of joy, because we want to.  Let us start with No. 61 on this Classical Holiday playlist: Joyful Joy.  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOi3zrqjHN7_DZmS3o6402qLTHoGcxw7n Magnificat (2).   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ifAIe2g8vI
15 Nov 2025, News
Release of CELESTIAL VOICES VOL. 2 on Navona Records.
Very excited with the release of  CELESTIAL VOICES VOL. 2 on Navona Records, including my Magnificat.   With track listing credits, Artist info and Notes.         https://www.navonarecords.com/catalog/nv6786/#listen
28 Oct 2025, News
Preview of CELESTIAL VOICES Vol.II including Magnificat for SATB and Organ (NV6786)
I had like to share with you this album preview, including my Magnificat for SATB and Organ.  Navona Records (NV6786).  https://lnk.fuga.com/ thekhnchoirofpraguejakubpiklal enkanavrtilovhansbakkerrichard ebrownmichaellisledunnchristop herjhohjayanthonygachpauldicki nsonalbertopatron_ celestialvoicesvolii
18 Oct 2025, News
Global Music Awards - Silver medal
Happy to be part of “Journey to Serenity ”!    https://www.parmarecordings.com/parma-artists-selected-as-2025-global-music-award-winners/                     Excited to share that our album Journey to Serenity, including also my Minuti Piano Concerto - Gemma di Cuore/Heart Gem, has won a Silver medal in the Global Music Awards. Congratulations to all!
05 Sep 2025, News
Free download: Chorale and Madrigal for cello quartet
Now available for free download.    https://hansbakker.musicaneo.com/sheetmusic/sm-265648_koraal_en_madrigaal_voor_cellokwartet.html   To stream the music on YouTube, see the comments at the bottom of the page.
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