Composition Portfolio: compositional explorations of music-parametric interactions

Abstract

SYMPHONY (2008)ORCHESTER / ORCHESTRA: Piccoloflöte / piccolo Flöte / flute 2 Oboen / 2 oboes Klarinette in Es / E flat clarinet Klarinette in B / B flat clarinet 2 Fagotte / 2 bassoons 2 Hörner / 2 French horns 2 Trompeten / 2 trumpets Schlagwerk / percussion (1 -2 players) Streicher / StringsIn my Symphony I explore the complex interaction of several compositional strategies. Whereas the organisation of the pitches is inspired by the colourful sonic world of spectral music, dynamics and form are based on a strictly structured framework. In a central moment of the first movement a quotation from "Der Abschied" from the Song of the Earth" by Gustav Mahler is heard, surrounded by colourful textures - a tribute to Mahler who died in 1911, exactly 100 years ago. The second movement is slow and is based upon a gesture from "Der Abschied". This gesture is slowed down and gradually opens the view into an enchanting soundscape. There is no obvious metrum that can be felt; it seems to be an endless moment. To contrast this, the third movement employs strong rhythmic textures such as a bongo solo accompanied by the orchestra. From time to time, the rhythmic material stops, allowing space for reminiscences of the floating second movement to return.Piano Concerto (2010) for piano and string orchestraString Quartet No.1 (2008)Rencontre (2009) for Great Bass Recorder and Bass Flute für Großbassblockflöte und Bassflötestrahlen (2008/09) for Clarinet in Bb, Violin, Viola and VioloncelloHazy Lustre (2010) for Flute, Guitar and Piano für Flöte, Gitarre und KlavierDas Wohltemperierte Klavier (20I0) for Flute/Piccolo, Clarinet in Bb/Eb, Percussion, Piano, 2 Violins, Viola, Violoncello and Double BassGleaming Blur (20I0) for Piccolo/Flute, Clarinet in Eb, Piano, Violin and VioloncelloAll' brucknerese (2008) for guitarSquirrels (2009) for SaxophoneFlickering (2009) for ViolinFlickering Version for Viola (2009/10)Glistening Flurry (ZOt00 for AccordionMozart -Adagio (2010) for 5 Violins, 2 Violas and 2 VioloncellosDissolving Scenery (20I0) for 5 percussionistsSerpent de Mer (2008/09) for harpGlimmering (2009) Miniature for Piccolo, Clarinet in Eb, Violin, Violoncello, Piano and PercussionGlimmering 2 (2009) Miniature for Oboe, Viola, Harp, Piano and Percussion