CoNCERTO NO.7 (2024)
For Luthéal/Piano and Orchestra (3232.4331.perc.timp.hp.cel.str)
Commissioned by the NTR Zaterdagmatinee, composed for Hannes Minnaar and Radio Filharmonisch Orkest
Duration approx. 32 mins.
Published by Donemus Publishing
Press: "De Graaff plays with rhythm, gets the most out of the Luthéal and uses it to build surprising, resonating sound worlds. One sometimes doesn't know where to listen. (...) With a stroke of thunder we were launched into the break. " - Loni Verwey, NRC
Commissioned by the NTR Zaterdagmatinee, composed for Hannes Minnaar and Radio Filharmonisch Orkest
Duration approx. 32 mins.
Published by Donemus Publishing
Press: "De Graaff plays with rhythm, gets the most out of the Luthéal and uses it to build surprising, resonating sound worlds. One sometimes doesn't know where to listen. (...) With a stroke of thunder we were launched into the break. " - Loni Verwey, NRC
Concerto no. 6 "Métropolitain" (2023)
For Saxophone Quartet and Orchestra (2222.4231.perc.timp.hp.pf/cel.str)
Commissioned by Residentie Orkest and Ardemus Saxophone Quartet
Duration: approx. 21 mins
Published by Donemus Publishing
Commissioned by Residentie Orkest and Ardemus Saxophone Quartet
Duration: approx. 21 mins
Published by Donemus Publishing
Press: "Rumbling contrabasses and a smashing piano are propelling the solo saxophones, producing string-like sound-effects like whizzing lights in a metro-tunnel. (...) this musical chase ends in style with the dissonant whistle of a closing train door: whack-bam, piece finished." - Marnix Bilderbeek, NRC
Event-Horizon (2021)
For large orchestra (4444bsx.6331.perc.timp.acc.hp.pf.str) and symphonic chorus (SATB)
Commissioned by AVROTROS Vrijdagconcert with financial support from Fonds Podiumkunsten
Composed for the 75th Anniversary of the Dutch Broadcasting Ensembles (Radio Philharmonic and Chorus)
Duration: approx. 28 mins.
Published by Donemus Publishing
Press: "He composed sound imitations of whirling particles and whizzing galactic force fields, with an astonishing ear for detail and original combinations, like a frenzied teeming melody for unison violin and xylophone at the start of the second movement. In the finale the work culminated into the musical setting of a love poem by e.e. cummings. Compared to the exuberant orchestra, the chorus sounded a bit monochromous, but the lyrical simplicity also had a purifying effect: the overwhelming vastness of the universe rivited in the size and beat of the human heart."
- NRC HANDELSBLAD, Joep Stapel
Commissioned by AVROTROS Vrijdagconcert with financial support from Fonds Podiumkunsten
Composed for the 75th Anniversary of the Dutch Broadcasting Ensembles (Radio Philharmonic and Chorus)
Duration: approx. 28 mins.
Published by Donemus Publishing
Press: "He composed sound imitations of whirling particles and whizzing galactic force fields, with an astonishing ear for detail and original combinations, like a frenzied teeming melody for unison violin and xylophone at the start of the second movement. In the finale the work culminated into the musical setting of a love poem by e.e. cummings. Compared to the exuberant orchestra, the chorus sounded a bit monochromous, but the lyrical simplicity also had a purifying effect: the overwhelming vastness of the universe rivited in the size and beat of the human heart."
- NRC HANDELSBLAD, Joep Stapel
Concerto no.5 "The Forest in April" (2021)
For cello solo and large chamber orchestra (2.2.2.2.sax | 4.2.3.1 | timp. perc. hp. cel. | 10.8.6.4.3)
Commissioned by Maya Fridman & Noord Nederlands Orkest with financial support from Fonds Podiumkunsten
Dedicated to Maya Fridman
Duration: approx 31 mins.
Published by Donemus Publishing
Press: “After a minutes long solo cadenza, where Maya could explore all her qualities as 'Performing Beast', a dramatic battle enfolds. Edgy orchestral motives are being alternated with sawing dissonances from the cello. Even here the composer mixes his timbres so ably that even in the discordal passages, beauty can be found. A gloomy, almost Mahleresque fading panorama gently closes the piece.”
- DE VOLKSKRANT, Frits van der Waa
Commissioned by Maya Fridman & Noord Nederlands Orkest with financial support from Fonds Podiumkunsten
Dedicated to Maya Fridman
Duration: approx 31 mins.
Published by Donemus Publishing
Press: “After a minutes long solo cadenza, where Maya could explore all her qualities as 'Performing Beast', a dramatic battle enfolds. Edgy orchestral motives are being alternated with sawing dissonances from the cello. Even here the composer mixes his timbres so ably that even in the discordal passages, beauty can be found. A gloomy, almost Mahleresque fading panorama gently closes the piece.”
- DE VOLKSKRANT, Frits van der Waa
Les cymbales sonores (2020)
For SATB chorus and large chamber orchestra (2.2.2.2 | 4.2.2.0 | perc. timp. hp. pf. | 10.8.6.4.3)
Commissioned by Stichting Omroep Muziek and AVROTROS Vrijdagconcert
Composed for the 75th anniversary of the Radio Filharmonisch Orkest & Groot Omroepkoor
Duration approx. 5 mins.
Published by Donemus Publishing
Press: "The fluent textures, born in colour, not bound to the gravity of the study clavier are moving like a waving rollercoaster through space in a game of instinctively surrendering and conscious escalation. (...) What emerges is a miniature monument like a bonsai tree with the majesty of an old oak, full of gestures that aphoristically point at the wide universe of a bigger composition wherein this work would dissolve like a stock cube."
- DE GROENE AMSTERDAMMER, Bas van Putten
Commissioned by Stichting Omroep Muziek and AVROTROS Vrijdagconcert
Composed for the 75th anniversary of the Radio Filharmonisch Orkest & Groot Omroepkoor
Duration approx. 5 mins.
Published by Donemus Publishing
Press: "The fluent textures, born in colour, not bound to the gravity of the study clavier are moving like a waving rollercoaster through space in a game of instinctively surrendering and conscious escalation. (...) What emerges is a miniature monument like a bonsai tree with the majesty of an old oak, full of gestures that aphoristically point at the wide universe of a bigger composition wherein this work would dissolve like a stock cube."
- DE GROENE AMSTERDAMMER, Bas van Putten
Le café de nuit (2017)
For Symphony Orchestra (3.3.3.3 | 4.3.3.1 | perc. timp. hp. cel. pf. | 14.12.10.8.6 )
Commissioned by NTR Zaterdagmatinee, with financial support from Fonds Podiumkunsten
Written for the Residentie Orkest
Duration approx. 13 mins.
Published by Donemus Publishing
Press: "De Graaff, who grew op on the Isle of Terschelling and studied at The Hague Conservatory, succeeds well, in the grossly 13-minute long, intriguing orchestral work, to summon an atmosphere of hedonism and constant threat. Stylistically, the piece flows in every direction, tonality is not eschewed and his control of the orchestral palet is remarkable for someone of 26 years old. Go listen!"
- HET PAROOL, Erik Voermans
Commissioned by NTR Zaterdagmatinee, with financial support from Fonds Podiumkunsten
Written for the Residentie Orkest
Duration approx. 13 mins.
Published by Donemus Publishing
Press: "De Graaff, who grew op on the Isle of Terschelling and studied at The Hague Conservatory, succeeds well, in the grossly 13-minute long, intriguing orchestral work, to summon an atmosphere of hedonism and constant threat. Stylistically, the piece flows in every direction, tonality is not eschewed and his control of the orchestral palet is remarkable for someone of 26 years old. Go listen!"
- HET PAROOL, Erik Voermans
All Rise! - Overture (2015)
For Orchestra (picc. fl. ob. ca. cl. bcl. bsn. cbsn. 2.2.2 perc. typewriter pf. str (10.8.6.4.3))
Commissioned by the Residentie Orchestra, Festival Dag in de Branding, Red Sofa Series
Duration approx. 8 mins.
Published by Donemus Publishing
Commissioned by the Residentie Orchestra, Festival Dag in de Branding, Red Sofa Series
Duration approx. 8 mins.
Published by Donemus Publishing
Rotôndes (2014-2015)
Waltz vs. Samba
For Symphony Orchestra (picc. fl. 2ob. 2cl. ssx. asx. 2bsn. 2.2.1 drums str (8.8.6.4.3))
Commissioned by Ricciotti Ensemble
Duration approx. 5 mins.
Dedicated to Cristiano Melli
*This work is not (yet) published. Please contact the composer for all enquiries.
For Symphony Orchestra (picc. fl. 2ob. 2cl. ssx. asx. 2bsn. 2.2.1 drums str (8.8.6.4.3))
Commissioned by Ricciotti Ensemble
Duration approx. 5 mins.
Dedicated to Cristiano Melli
*This work is not (yet) published. Please contact the composer for all enquiries.
Concerto no. 2 "Four Dances" (2014-2015)
Pavane, Reel, Zeibekiko and Horo
For Clarinet Solo, Percussion, Harp, Celesta, Optional Female Choir and String Orchestra (6.6.5.4.3)
Commissioned by Denise van Leeuwen
Duration approx. 20 mins.
*This work is not (yet) published. Please contact the composer for all enquiries.
For Clarinet Solo, Percussion, Harp, Celesta, Optional Female Choir and String Orchestra (6.6.5.4.3)
Commissioned by Denise van Leeuwen
Duration approx. 20 mins.
*This work is not (yet) published. Please contact the composer for all enquiries.
Six Miniatures (2014)
For Large Symphony Orchestra
Orchestration: Piccolo, Two Flutes, Two Oboes, English Horn, Two Clarinets, Bass Clarinet, Two Bassoons, Contrabassoon, Four Horns in F, Three Trumpets in C, Three Trombones, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion, Piano, Harp and Strings (12.12.10.8.7)
Commissioned by The Netherlands Radio Philharmonic
Duration approx. 3-4 mins. (individual movements are between 8 and 20 seconds.)
*This work is not (yet) published. Please contact the composer for all enquiries.
Orchestration: Piccolo, Two Flutes, Two Oboes, English Horn, Two Clarinets, Bass Clarinet, Two Bassoons, Contrabassoon, Four Horns in F, Three Trumpets in C, Three Trombones, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion, Piano, Harp and Strings (12.12.10.8.7)
Commissioned by The Netherlands Radio Philharmonic
Duration approx. 3-4 mins. (individual movements are between 8 and 20 seconds.)
*This work is not (yet) published. Please contact the composer for all enquiries.
Sept Mouvements (2011-2014)
7 movements for Orchestra, Viola and Violin,
Orchestration: Piccolo, 2 Flutes, Oboe, English Horn, Clarinet In Bb / Eb, Bass Clarinet, 2 Bassoons, Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, 4 French Horns, 2 Trumpets,
1 Flugelhorn, 2 Trombones, Bass Trombone, Tuba, Piano, Celesta, Harp, Timpani, Percussion and Strings (8.6.4.4.3) with Violin/Viola solo
Composed for my Bachelor Graduation Concert, May 16th, 2014
duration approx. 26 mins.
Dedicated to all orchestra members who lost their jobs due to government austerity measures.
Published by Donemus Publishing
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Orchestration: Piccolo, 2 Flutes, Oboe, English Horn, Clarinet In Bb / Eb, Bass Clarinet, 2 Bassoons, Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, 4 French Horns, 2 Trumpets,
1 Flugelhorn, 2 Trombones, Bass Trombone, Tuba, Piano, Celesta, Harp, Timpani, Percussion and Strings (8.6.4.4.3) with Violin/Viola solo
Composed for my Bachelor Graduation Concert, May 16th, 2014
duration approx. 26 mins.
Dedicated to all orchestra members who lost their jobs due to government austerity measures.
Published by Donemus Publishing
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Nocturne (2013)
Symphonic Sketch for Orchestra
Orchestration: Piccolo, 3 Flutes, Oboe, 4 Clarinets in Bb, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Alto Saxophone, French Horn, 2 Trumpets, Percussion, Strings (16.16.8.8.4)
Commissioned by Viotta Youth Symphony orchestra for their 25th anniversery concert.
Duration approx. 10 mins.
*This work is not (yet) published. Please contact the composer for all enquiries.
Orchestration: Piccolo, 3 Flutes, Oboe, 4 Clarinets in Bb, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Alto Saxophone, French Horn, 2 Trumpets, Percussion, Strings (16.16.8.8.4)
Commissioned by Viotta Youth Symphony orchestra for their 25th anniversery concert.
Duration approx. 10 mins.
*This work is not (yet) published. Please contact the composer for all enquiries.
Milonga` (2011-2012)
Symphonic Sketch
For 2 Piccolos, 2/3 Flutes, 2 Oboes, English Horn, Clarinet in Eb, 3 Clarinet Sections in Bb with Solists, 2 Bass Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, Soprano Saxophone, 2 Alto Saxophones, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, 4 French Horns, 3 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, 1 Bass Trombone, Euphonium, Bass Tuba in Eb, Bass Tuba in Bb, Harp, Piano, Double Bass (amplified) and Percussion (mal.1, mal.2, timp. perc.1, perc.2, perc.3)
commissioned by 'De Bazuin' Oud-Beijerland and Dick Verhoef
written for the Union Competition in November 2012
duration approx. 17'
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*This work is not (yet) published. Please contact the composer for all enquiries.
For 2 Piccolos, 2/3 Flutes, 2 Oboes, English Horn, Clarinet in Eb, 3 Clarinet Sections in Bb with Solists, 2 Bass Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, Soprano Saxophone, 2 Alto Saxophones, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, 4 French Horns, 3 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, 1 Bass Trombone, Euphonium, Bass Tuba in Eb, Bass Tuba in Bb, Harp, Piano, Double Bass (amplified) and Percussion (mal.1, mal.2, timp. perc.1, perc.2, perc.3)
commissioned by 'De Bazuin' Oud-Beijerland and Dick Verhoef
written for the Union Competition in November 2012
duration approx. 17'
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Layers for Orchestra (2010 - 2011)
Symphonic sketch
for Flute, Alto Flute, Oboe, English Horn, Clarinet in Bb, Bass Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone, 2 Bassoons, 2 French Horns, Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Trombone, Strings (min. 6.6.4.4.3), Harp, Marimba, Timpani, Percussion
duration: 6'30"
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for Flute, Alto Flute, Oboe, English Horn, Clarinet in Bb, Bass Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone, 2 Bassoons, 2 French Horns, Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Trombone, Strings (min. 6.6.4.4.3), Harp, Marimba, Timpani, Percussion
duration: 6'30"
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De Oorsprong (The Origin) (2008 -*)
Symphonic Poem
Written for the Frisian Fanfare Orchestra,
for 2 Soprano Saxophones, 3 Alto Saxophones, 2 Tenor Saxophones, Baritone saxophone, 3 Flugelhorn Sections, 4 French Horns, 3 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, 1 Bass Trombone, 2 Baritones, 3 Euphoniums, 2 Bass Tubas (Bb/Eb), 4 Percussionists
duration approx. 20'
*This work is not (yet) published. Please contact the composer for all enquiries.
Written for the Frisian Fanfare Orchestra,
for 2 Soprano Saxophones, 3 Alto Saxophones, 2 Tenor Saxophones, Baritone saxophone, 3 Flugelhorn Sections, 4 French Horns, 3 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, 1 Bass Trombone, 2 Baritones, 3 Euphoniums, 2 Bass Tubas (Bb/Eb), 4 Percussionists
duration approx. 20'
*This work is not (yet) published. Please contact the composer for all enquiries.
* In Progress
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