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Der Bürger als Edelmann / Richard Strauss
Transcriptions for Wind Band,

Der Bürger als Edelmann / Richard Strauss

‘Der Bürger als Edelmann’ is the German title of a play by Molière and an orchestral suite by Richard Strauss. The original French play is called ‘Le bourgeois gentilhomme’ and is about a wealthy merchant who would like to become a nobleman. The play was first performed in 1670 with music by Jean-Baptiste Lully. Strauss composed his orchestral suite in 1919 based on the music he had written between 1911 and 1917 for an adaptation of the piece by Hugo von Hofmannsthal. The suite consists of nine movements in which Strauss used some of Lully’s themes, but gave them his own romantic twist. 

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2 March 2024 / Project Wind
Concerts 2024

2 March 2024 / Project Wind

Experience Ensemble Fiati Mosateum’s enchanting performance, featuring talented students from Maastricht Conservatorium in a captivating programme of Mozart and Mahler masterpieces. The programme opens with one of the gems of literature for winds: the five movement Serenade in Eb KV 375 for eight winds by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, followed by Christiaan Janssen’s “The Muses,” where the ensemble expands with 2 flutes and a double bass. The grand finale, guided by mezzo-soprano Bori Barbara Soós, includes an extra bass clarinet and harp, presenting Mahler’s enchanting world with songs like Rückertlieder and Urlicht, sung passionately. Don’t miss Ensemble Fiati Mosateum!

19:30 Hrs

Willem Hijstek Hall – Conservatorium Maastricht (NL)

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Nocturne
Music for Ensemble,

Nocturne

Instrumentation8 Flugelhorns
Grade4 / 5
Duration6 minutes
PublisherJanssen Music
Demo Score→ Download

Nocturne is an atmospheric dialogue between the 8 flugelhorn soloists.

After a quiet start, some commotion arises, but soon calm returns.

This composition was commissioned by “Orkest Koninklijke Marechaussee” (NL)

For E-flat Flugelhorn, 6 Flugelhorns & Bass Flugelhorn (or Bb Baritone as alternative)

Impresiones de Estepona
Music for Wind Band,

Impresiones de Estepona

InstrumentationWind Band
Grade3
Duration15 minutes
PublisherJanssen Music
Demo Score→ Download
Impresiones de Estepona (Full Midi)

Awarded composition of the 3rd International Composition Competition for Symphonic Band “Estepona, Jardín de la Costa del Sol”

“Impresiones de Estepona” is a continuous suite for symphonic band based on the cultural and musical heritage of Estepona.

In the first part, after a short majestic opening, the center of the city is musically expressed in the form of a colorful rondo with some free references to the Andalusian Cadenza. My inspiration was the colorful streets of Estepona, linked to the rich history of the city, where the Moorish influences can be seen, felt and heard.

The second part tells us about the beautiful monuments in the old city, starting from the church of “los Remedios”, walking along the various interesting sights, ending with the great panorama at “Punta Doncella”.

The last part of this suite is all about “Ferias y Fiestas”. Also here I used the traditional ceremonies as inspiration combined with some free references to flamenco, taking us from “San Isidro Labrador” to the “Ferias y Fiestas mayores” along all the cheerful, exciting and ecstatic celebrations. The work ends euphorically with the opening motif.

The work has numerous educational elements for wind orchestras, such as counterpoint, rhythmic variation and timbre variations. The work is therefore more than just a beautiful story about a beautiful city in Spain and hopefully inspire many musicians and orchestra to get the best out of themselves.

Digital Set is available from 20 June 2024! – Digital Score is available now!