Pulses of the Earth is about the elusive and the supernatural. Rhythmic pulsations and an enormous drive are the characteristics of this work. It is an up-tempo composition that explodes in a huge climax in the final part, in which the orchestral musicians also shout out rhythmically. The climax can be seen as a volcanic eruption.
This obsessive and direct music represents a kind of ritual in which Mother Earth and the forces of nature elements have a central role. The work is full of contrast in the orchestration, but always searching for power and color.
Pulses of the Earth is also the second part of Wim Henderickx's larger work
SYMPHONY N°2 (Aquarius' Dream) for soprano, orchestra, electronics and lighting design, which was commissioned by the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra.
Especially for the debut of the Youth Orchestra Flanders, Wim Henderickx made a version for their line-up, with premiere in Flagey in Brussels in February 2019.
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