In addition to a brief introduction, this suite incorporates three titles from the eponymous film: ‘Just Around the Riverbend’, ‘Colors of the Wind’, and ‘Farewell’. It can be performed with a solo instrument (alto saxophone or flugelhorn) or a vocalist.
“This suite, composed in a predominantly chamber music style, is derived from the soundtrack of the anime of the same name and includes a minimalist reworking of the pirate song ‘Binks’ Sake’ for percussion and piano.
The concerto was originally composed in 2016 on commission by the Sinfonieorchester 1837 Bruchsal. In 2018, the KVJBO Ulm/Alb-Donau commissioned a wind orchestra version. The work consists of three movements, each based on the same two themes, yet differing greatly in style. The outer movements demand a high-level performance from the orchestra, while the solo …
Festive overture commissioned by the Nottuln Wind Music Association on the occasion of its 125th anniversary. The recurring fanfare combines both G major and G minor elements, creating an exotic atmosphere. It is complemented by a gradually evolving, majestic theme that reaches full harmonic resolution in its final appearance by the trumpets, enriched by sparkling …
My earliest piece in the late-romantic style, written for my youth-orchestra as a possibility for each player, to stand out as a soloist. While this version is way denser the the original, it still keeps its “open” character and is an excellent preparation for musicians.
The Christmas Star’ was born while I was composing the anniversary piece for the Nottuln Wind Music Association, when I became convinced that the melody would also sound beautiful as a choral work. Later, a colleague encouraged me to arrange it for wind instruments as well — and here we are!
Among my first compositions for wind orchestra, this piece—commissioned by HeBu—depicts the cosmic journey of a star: from its formation to its radiant life and eventual demise.