Compositions

Workin'Relaxin'Cookin'Steamin'

Four compositions for solo instrument and soundtrack, inspired by the four albums that the Miles Davis Quintet recorded in the fifties.
performed by Dineke Nauta – alto saxophone, Wytske Holtrop – cello, FV – tenor saxophone, Aljosja Buijs – piano. Thanks to the VPRO, Windows of Opportunity and Rode Hert Studio.

Scores and soundtracks available at  Edition Matchingarts.

Een Jammerlijck Klaachlied

Five songs for mixed choir and string ensemble. Written for the production “Een Jammerlijck KLaachlied” about the tragical death of a skipper from Workum during the 80-year war.

Performed here by Sjongsum and the Libero String Orchestra.

Klaachlied I
Klaachlied II
Klaachlied III
Klaachlied IV
Klaachlied V

Bluejays - for alto saxophone and wind orchestra

Written for soloist Jantsje Westra and the Frisian Symphonic Wind Orchestra. Conducted by Jouke Hoekstra.

Frysk Fanfare Orkest Bluejays

Retired - for soprano and symphony orchestra

Written for the Fries Symfonie Orkest on a poem by Charles Bukowski. Unfortunately no live recording, here a mock up version by Sibelius and Noteperformer, sung by Christy Luth.

Fries Symfonie Orkest, Christy Luth Retired

De Stenen Man Suite

Four movements from the suite for the multimedia project “De Stenen Man” (The Stone Man) about Caspar de Robles , governor for the Low Lands during the 80 year war, 16th century. Project initiated by Frits Boersma. Performed by the Frisian Symphonic Wind Orchestra (conductor Jouke Hoekstra), Tineke Roseboom -soprano, Jorrit Westerhof -guitar, Jan Ruerd Oosterhaven -bass guitar. Live opgenomen door Hans Wijnbergen in de Groate Kerk, St.Jacobiparochie op 4 oktober 2014

De Koning van Spanje
De Hertog van Alva
Verbanning
Ondergang

Abyssinia prt 3. For Marimba and tenor saxophone

Two pieces for Stratos saxophone quartet

STRATOS:  Jorrit Dijkstra – soprano sax, Rutger van Otterloo – alto sax, Frans Vermeerssen – tenor sax, Eckard Koltermann – baritone sax

Hemelse Modder
De Derde Man

Bigband

Contraband Hellaluiah!
Contraband Klinte
Contraband Wetterwille
Bigband Friesland Wetlands
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