RECEPTION

"Beautiful portraits which Saar Roelofs created with profound understanding and convincing brushstrokes" (public press:   
De Gelderlander, January 31 2000)

“Remarkable portraits. Clearly  written biographies which are excellent introductions of the work of the composers" (professional journal: Mens & Melodie, March 2001)

"Psychologically striking portraits" (public press: Het Parool, January 24, 200l). 

Quotations from the chapter about Messiaen are included in the book Saint François d'Assise (the Dutch Opera, 2008).  

“Roelofs uses an accessible writing style. In a nutshell she gives an excellent impression of the life of ten composers. Meanwhile she also describes the connections and similarities between the composers. The painted portraits show a convincing likeness with the represented persons.
Together the book and the CD form a mini manual of post World War II music, for beginning as well as advanced music lovers.” (professional journals: De Muze van het Museumplein, Summer issue 2001; Oorsprong, November 2001)

 “A beautiful book. Very characteristic portraits. Life and work of the composers are written in an accessible way.” (Dutch radio station for classical music: Radio 4, December 2000)

“Twenty striking portraits. Clearly written biographies.” (Foundation Women and Music, News Letter, April 2001)

“Roelofs describes life and work of the ten composers in a pleasant style. Because of the painted portraits the composers become more alive.” (Public press: Dagblad van Almere, March 22 2001)