My name is Tim Kliphuis. I play the violin and compose. I love the planet and am increasingly concerned about our future on it. So I decided to write music about this. And what better way to learn about our life on Earth than through listening to the stories of scientists?

Kosmos is a tribute to the eight scientists with whom I spoke at length. Our conversations were intimate and candid. Five of them can be heard online in the Dutch public radio (NTR) podcast Componeren of Verzuipen (only in Dutch, sorry).

It was personally challenging to learn the facts about climate change. It depressed me. But talking to these professionals, all of whom shared their time generously, gave me hope again. Because they decide to be part of a solution, not of the problem. Just like you and me can decide this for ourselves, too. Nine of the following pieces were based on my talks with the scientists.

Tim Kliphuis – violin, compositions
Maya Fridman – cello
Marc van Roon – piano