Thijs van Leer's 1973 solo album, "Introspection," offers a more introspective and classically-influenced counterpart to the bombastic progressive rock of his band, Focus. The album features van Leer's signature flute and keyboard work, arranged for a full orchestra.
- "Introspection" was recorded with the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, conducted by string arranger Louis de Froment.
- The album reached number 18 on the Dutch album charts.
- It was reissued in 2001 with two bonus tracks, including an alternate version of "An Evening Conversation".
Thijs van Leer is a Dutch multi-instrumentalist best known as a founding member of the progressive rock band Focus. He is a classically trained flutist and keyboardist whose work often blends rock with jazz and classical elements. In 1973, van Leer was at the height of Focus's popularity, having just released the commercially successful album "Focus 3".
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