Gerda Geertens (born 11 August 1955) is a Dutch composer. She was born in Wildervank, and studied music and philosophy in Groningen. In 1981 she began the study of composition with Klaas de Vries at the Rotterdam Conservatory. Her compositions include chamber music, choir and solo singing and pieces for symphony orchestras.
Works Geertens is noted for her chamber works. Selected works include: Sarka song cycle for soprano and piano, 1993: no. 1. Afrika (Michaël Arnoldus Slory), no. 2. Komoto te na Egypte (Michaël Arnoldus Slory), no. 3. Sarka (Michaël Arnoldus Slory) Nocturnal for flute, violin, violoncello, piano and percussion, 1994 She Weeps Over Rahoon for solo piano, 1985 Amarillis for 4 bamboo flutes (or recorders 4), 1985 Ash and lilac , for instrumental ensemble, 1988 Slinger, for string trio, 1989 Contrast, for saxophone quartet, 1990 Mexitli, Opus 1 for mixed choir and instrumental ensemble, 1981–1982, text: Theun de Vries Split country, for violin, bass clarinet and tape, 1992 Leave it alone, audio clip, for 15 players, 1994 Heartland, for orchestra, 1994 Trope, for cello, 1987 en SeringenI, for flute, oboe, clarinet, violin, viola, cello, piano, harp, and percussion, 1988
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