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Hilversum, 1-5-2013 - On Labour Day, the VARA programme De Gids on Radio 1 paid attention to the imminent dissolution of the broadcaster's library, as a result of which some ten highly specialised and dedicated employees will lose their jobs. Although this immense and unique archive, which houses some five kilometres of scores, parts and books, can be kept afloat for half a million euros, it will still be disbanded on 1 August.

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Thea Derks

Thea Derks studied English and Musicology. In 1996, she completed her studies in musicology cum laude at the University of Amsterdam. She specialises in contemporary music and in 2014 published the critically acclaimed biography 'Reinbert de Leeuw: man or melody'. Four years on, she completed 'An ox on the roof: modern music in vogevlucht', aimed especially at the interested layperson. You buy it here: https://www.boekenbestellen.nl/boek/een-os-op-het-dak/9789012345675 In 2020, the 3rd edition of the Reinbertbio appeared,with 2 additional chapters describing the period 2014-2020. These also appeared separately as Final Chord.View Author posts

Hilversum, 1-5-2013 - On Labour Day, the VARA programme De Gids on Radio 1 paid attention to the imminent dissolution of the broadcaster's library, as a result of which some ten highly specialised and dedicated employees will lose their jobs. Although this immense and unique archive, which houses some five kilometres of scores, parts and books, can be kept afloat for half a million euros, it will still be disbanded on 1 August.

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