Jacob Ter Veldhuis, known professionally as JacobTV, is a Dutch avant-garde classical composer whose work often bridges the realms of classical and popular music. Born on November 14, 1951, in Westerlee, Ter Veldhuis grew to become one of the most engaging and influential Dutch composers of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. He began his musical career as a rock musician before studying composition and electronic music at the Groningen Conservatory, where he was schooled in traditional composition techniques.

Ter Veldhuis's compositions are distinctive for their incorporation of multimedia elements, often including audio and visual samples that reflect contemporary culture, such as political speeches, television commercials, and interviews. His body of work, which reflects a deep engagement with American minimalist traditions and the impact of media on society, ranges from chamber music to larger orchestral works and operas. Pieces like "GRAB IT!" for tenor saxophone and boombox and "The Body of Your Dreams" for piano and boombox are characteristic of his style, which is described as approachable yet provocative, combining elements of post-minimalism with an eclectic affinity for popular music, jazz, and sound bites. JacobTV's music often contains a socio-political commentary, using the sounds and rhythms of our everyday lives to create works that are both contemporary and timeless, directly communicating to a broad audience. His pieces, noted for their innovative use of electronic elements and multimedia, continue to gain international acclaim, and his works are performed by diverse range of musicians, emphasizing his cross-genre appeal.

Genres

Dutch Contemporary Classical

Latest Release

VAN GROTE EN KLEINE VOGELS

Jacob Ter Veldhuis

Single - Released January 29, 2024