The vast cosmos is the source of inspiration for the minimalist composer Joep Beving. The double album Henosis is the final piece of a triptych. The previous albums and were a philosophical quest in which the focus shifted from the individual level (investigating the self) to the collective level (the interpersonal relationship). In Henosis, Beving takes the step into the vast universe. In search
… of the ultimate destination for humanity, all our so-called selves dissolve and our minds become empty. This cosmic dimension called for more than contemplative piano playing. In collaboration with producer Gijs van Klooster and (cello, electronics), Beving added orchestral and electronic sounds. The six-piece ensemble , Koor Cappella Amsterdam and string orchestra collaborated on this atmospheric album. (SvdP)more