Is a “dessert” for a concert. A sparkling piece suitable for use as an encore.
Recording: by Frysk Fanfare Orkest (NL) – conducted by Jouke Hoekstra.
Full Recording: CD ➞ “Jubilé D’Argent”.
Demo Score: ➞ The Extra
Publisher: → Bronsheim Music
A musical description of “The Old Man of Hoy”, a 137 meter high sandstone pillar on a volcanic foot, situated on the Scottish Island of Hoy.
Hoy is the 2nd largest of the Orkney Islands. These islands, to the north-east of Scotland, are very windy. Many birds breed on the sheer cliffs surrounding “The Old Man of Hoy.
Recording: by Fanfare Orkest “De Hoop” Stellendam (NL) – conducted by Arie Stolk.
Full Recording: CD ➞ “Tarass Boulba”
Demo Score: ➞ Old Man of Hoy
Publisher: → Bronsheim Music
The inspiration for this four part work came from past masters.
The first movement is inspired by the music of John Adams. It is light footed with playful elements alternated by spirited rhythmic passages.
Bela Bartok was the source of inspiration for the second movement. A melody in folk style is supported by a rhythmic ostinato.
In the third movement I was inspired by Shostakovitch. A quiet and lullaby like motif develops from a simple rhythmic accompaniment of notes which are close together.
The final movement is effervescent and has Iberian influences as in the works of Darius Milhaud. It is virtuoso and rousing.
Whilst not wishing to imitate the above mentioned composers I have tried to compose a solo work for Wind Band, in which each section is fully exploited.
Full Recording: CD ➞ “Respighiana”.
Demo Score: ➞ Concerto for Band
Publisher: → Bronsheim Music