String Quartet 'Zee Suite' (Sea Suite) | 8'30 | 2021
A commission of the Appeltaartconcerten for the Kreisler Quartet.
Three parts: Seashells, Coral, Starfish: A calm, mediterranean sea, seashells are dancing on the shore - Coral on the bottom of the ocean, quiet, fish are swimming aroound it - the Starfish floats relaxed in the water, twists and turns.
Three parts: Seashells, Coral, Starfish: A calm, mediterranean sea, seashells are dancing on the shore - Coral on the bottom of the ocean, quiet, fish are swimming aroound it - the Starfish floats relaxed in the water, twists and turns.
Lunam, ne quidem Lunam for voice and piano | 4.30 | 2016
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For the International Vocal Competition 2016 I was asked to write the compulsory work, that all participants have to prepare.
The text (translated into Latin) was taken from the Poem 'Bosch en Breugel' by Dutch poet Pé Hawinkels who found his inspiration in the Jheronimus Bosch Painting 'Garden of earthly Delights'. |
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Hoe lieflijk (How lovely) for voice and violoncello | 4'30 | 2016
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Dutch composers Society Nieuw Geneco and Donemus initiated Compose4you, where anyone can order a composition for any occassion. I was one of the first and was asked to write a song 'Hoe lieflijk' for soprano and cello to celebrate someone's 50th birthday. Cellist Douw Fonda and I recorded it at the Sarphatihuis in Amsterdam.
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Orchis for oboe and stringquartet | 6'30 | 2015
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A dear friend of mine asked me to write music to commemorate the death of his wife in August 2015. A very special occasion where musicians of the Nederlands Philharmonisch Orkest performed 'Orchis'.
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Nightingales for guitar, viola and violoncello | 3'30 | 2015
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For the 'Appeltaart Concerten', a foundation organizing free classical concerts by the fantastic musicians of the Nederlands Philharmonisch Orkest with apple pie in the intermission, I composed 'Nachtegalen (Nightingales). It was inspired by the beautiful poem of Dutch poet Caroline Wiedenhof. Here the Benjamin Franklin Trio performs at the ZIMIHC Theatre in Utrecht. with Martin Kaaij, guitar, Michiel Holtrop, viola and Douw Fonda , violoncello.
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Across the Bridge cycle for flute and piano for Eleonore Pameijer | 10' | 2012
The Chain-bridge in Budapest
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For renowned flutist Eleonore Pameijer I composed a cycle inspired by the famous 'Chainbridge'
in Budapest, the first bridge to connect the Hungarian cities of Buda and Pest in 1849. Together with pianist Lodewijk Crommelin she performed it in one of the Uilenburger Concerts in Amsterdam on May 14, 2012. The piece requires a bit of acting from both players. From the score: Flute and piano are trying to reach each other, each from a different side of the bridge. Like a love duet, audacious, hesitating, inviting, Shy at first, then hearts open. A dance of joy, ending in a quiet embrace. 1: Watching, trying 2: Opening up 3. Dancing on the bridge |
Bloesem (Blossom) cycle for viola and guitar for NedPhoGO! | 6' | 2010
Martin Kaaij, concerthost Roland Kieft and Michiel Holtrop at the Concertgebouw
Have a look at part of the score
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For the Nederlands Philharmonisch Orchestra NedPho GO! I wrote a cycle for viola and guiter, to be played in hospitals, schools and elderly homes. Michiel Holtrop, violist from the NedPho, and Martin Kaaij, guitar, recorded the piece in Studio Moskou in Utrecht.
Since the premiere in the Spiegelzaal in the Concertgebouw Amsterdam they have played it at least 80 times! Roland Kieft who hosted the premiere: 'Love it! It reminds me of the music in de movie 'Chocolat' A transcription for viola and piano is in preparation. |
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Saskia in Blue piano solo for Marcel Worms | 6' | 2008
Rembrandt and Saskia in happier days
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