Compositions
Orchestra / Large Ensemble
Ariadne
2019
Ariadne combines transparent lyricism with dramatic progression. The piece constantly changes color and texture, making use of the whole orchestra.
16' | 333 - 4431 - timp 2perc harp pf str (16.14.12.10.8)
Frozen Echo
2009
Adapted for the ballet "Frozen Echo" by Regina van Berkel
30' | 2(picc)2(ca)2(bcl)2(cb-bn) - 4231 - 2perc [I:Bass Drum,1 Pauk,Glockenspiel,Vibraphone, Sandblocs,2 Bellplates II:Tam-tam, 4 Thai Gongs, Marimba, Windmachine etc.
Ouverture (Suite) in D
2000
In the style of Johann Sebastian Bach, after BWV 1068
0. 2.0.1. – hps, bc, str
Ouverture (Suite) in G
2000
In the style of Johann Sebastian Bach, after BWV 1066
0. 2.0.1. – hps, bc, str
Ravel – Trois Chansons: Oiseaux Tristes, La Vallee des Cloches, La Valse
Inst. Theo Verbey | 1990
For large ensemble
Traurig wie der Tod
2014-2015
For mixed choir and orchestra. Based on poems by Hans Bethge (1876-1946), from "Die chinesische Flöte. Nachdichtungen chinesischer Lyrik" (1907).
20' | 2.2.2.4 - 4.2.2.3.1- timp, 3perc[1.Tenor Drum, Tamtam, Triangle 2. Bass Drum 3. 2 Bells in C and G, behind the scene (These bells are the same as in the Symphony Fantastique by Hector Berlioz) - 2hp - str(16.14.12.10.8) Large Mixed Choir SATB
Based on texts by Hans Bethge
Vocal
Der Garten des Paracelsus
The Garden of Paracelsus | 2012
For soprano and string quartet
3" | sopr 2vn va vc
Based on texts by Peter Huchel
Gesualdo: Sacrae Cationes – 8 songs
Completed by Theo Verbey | 2005
20' | cantus, sextus, altus, quintus, tenor bassus
Mussorgsky: The Nursery
Inst. Theo Verbey | 1994
14' | voice, 2.2.2.2 - 2.0.0.0 - perc, hp, str (6.6.4.4.2)
Mussorgsky: Without Sun
Inst. Theo Verbey | 1989
15' | voice 2.0.2.2 - 2.0.0.0 - str (6.6.4.4.2)
Based on texts by A.A. Golenishchev-Kutusov
Rachmaninov: Spring Waters Op. 14 no. 11
Inst. Theo Verbey | 2017
3' | 1.picc.2.eh.2.2 - 4.3.3.1 - timp, perc[snaredr.trg.cymb.bassdr.glsp], hp - str - soprano-solo
Sechs Rilke-Lieder
1998
For baritone voice and piano or for baritone and chamber orchestra
version for bar pf, or: baritone and chamber orchestra 2222 2000 perc hp str (6.6.4.4.2.)
Based on texts by Rainer Maria Rilke
Strauss: Zwei letzte Lieder
Arranged by Theo Verbey | 2018
14' | Solo: CT; 2(2picc).1.eh.2.bclar.2 - 2.1.1.0 - timp, cel – str [6.6.4div.4div.4]
Stravinsky: Les noces
Completed by Theo Verbey | 2007
24' | Solo Voice(s) soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, bass Chorus SATB 2perc/2cim.hmn.pianola
Traurig wie der Tod
2014-2015
For mixed choir and orchestra. Based on poems by Hans Bethge (1876-1946), from "Die chinesische Flöte. Nachdichtungen chinesischer Lyrik" (1907).
20' | 2.2.2.4 - 4.2.2.3.1- timp, 3perc[1.Tenor Drum, Tamtam, Triangle 2. Bass Drum 3. 2 Bells in C and G, behind the scene (These bells are the same as in the Symphony Fantastique by Hector Berlioz) - 2hp - str(16.14.12.10.8) Large Mixed Choir SATB
Based on texts by Hans Bethge
Two Poems of Bloem: 4-part Female Choir
Twee Gedichten van Bloem | 2007
Based on poems by Dutch poet and essayist J.C. Bloem (1887-1966)
11' | 4part female choir
Based on texts by J.C. Bloem
Two Poems of Bloem: Mixed Choir
Twee Gedichten van Bloem | 2012
Based on poems by Dutch poet and essayist J.C. Bloem (1887-1966)
11' | 4part mixed choir SATB
Based on texts by J.C. Bloem
Whitman
1992
For soprano and orchestra, based on a poem by Walt Whitman (1819-92)
7' | sopr 4343 4331 timp 5perc 2hp pf str(16.14.12.10.8)
Based on texts by Walt Whitman (1819-1892)
Concertos
Solo and Chamber Music
Der Garten des Paracelsus
The Garden of Paracelsus | 2012
For soprano and string quartet
3" | sopr 2vn va vc
Based on texts by Peter Huchel
Guillaume de Machaut, Ballade no. 37, ‘Dame, se vous m’estes’
2015
arranged for portative organ and trombone
2:25 | portative organ, trombone
Based on texts by Guillaume de Machaut
Sestetto
1998
For flute, harp and string quartet
18' | For flute, harp and string quartet: fl, hp, 2vn, va, vc
Sospeso
1999
For 8 percussionists
6' | 8perc: Marimba, glockenspiel, crotales, 2 vibraphone, tubular bells/bell plates, thai gong
Instrumentations
Bach: Ouverture in the French Style BWV 831
Inst. Theo Verbey | 1990-2000
31' | Traverso (flute), strings and continuo
Bach: Three Choral Preludes
Inst. Theo Verbey | 2013
For Oboe, Violin, Viola and cello
9' | Ob, vl, vla, vcl
Berg: 3 Pieces (Nr. 1, 5, 6)
Arranged by Theo Verbey | 2006
From the Lyric Suite
15' | String orchestra
Berg: Sonata op. 1
Inst. Theo Verbey | 1984
11' | 3(picc).2.CA.2(A).Bcl.2.Cfag - 4.3(Bes).3.1 - PK Slgw(SnDrum,Bdrum,Tr,Cymb,Gng,tamtam), hrp, strijkers (DB C-string)
Gesualdo: Sacrae Cationes – 8 songs
Completed by Theo Verbey | 2005
20' | cantus, sextus, altus, quintus, tenor bassus
Guillaume de Machaut, Ballade no. 37, ‘Dame, se vous m’estes’
2015
arranged for portative organ and trombone
2:25 | portative organ, trombone
Based on texts by Guillaume de Machaut
Janacek: Sonate 1.X.1905
Arranged by Theo Verbey | 2007
From the Street
15' | 3333 4331 timp 4perc hp str
Mussorgsky: The Nursery
Inst. Theo Verbey | 1994
14' | voice, 2.2.2.2 - 2.0.0.0 - perc, hp, str (6.6.4.4.2)
Mussorgsky: Without Sun
Inst. Theo Verbey | 1989
15' | voice 2.0.2.2 - 2.0.0.0 - str (6.6.4.4.2)
Based on texts by A.A. Golenishchev-Kutusov
Rachmaninov: Spring Waters Op. 14 no. 11
Inst. Theo Verbey | 2017
3' | 1.picc.2.eh.2.2 - 4.3.3.1 - timp, perc[snaredr.trg.cymb.bassdr.glsp], hp - str - soprano-solo
Ravel – Trois Chansons: Oiseaux Tristes, La Vallee des Cloches, La Valse
Inst. Theo Verbey | 1990
For large ensemble
Strauss: Zwei letzte Lieder
Arranged by Theo Verbey | 2018
14' | Solo: CT; 2(2picc).1.eh.2.bclar.2 - 2.1.1.0 - timp, cel – str [6.6.4div.4div.4]
Stravinsky: Les noces
Completed by Theo Verbey | 2007
24' | Solo Voice(s) soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, bass Chorus SATB 2perc/2cim.hmn.pianola