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4 Variations from "Goldberg Plays" (2019)

  Orchestral works - Concerts
also look at Chamber orchestra
(suiteable for church)

  for violin solo and string orchestra
work list 104b-NW-2019

completed 11/10/2019

movements 1. Adagio
2. come un sogno
3. prestissimo
4. sehr ruhig, zart fließend


instruments Violin Solo, String Orchestra 6.5.3.3.1

duration 6'

special Instrumentation of 4 variations from "Goldberg Plays"

publication http://www.sikorski.de

   
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Silly Symphony (2019)

  Orchestral works - Concerts
(suiteable for church)

  For 3 soloists with children’s instruments and orchestra
work list 271-HW-2019

completed 09/10/2019

instruments 3 soloists, orchestra: 2 Fl., 2 Ob., Eb clarinet, Klarinette (Bb), Bass Clarinet, 2 Bn. – 2 Hn., 2 Tr. (Bb), tenor trombone, bass trombone, Tuba – Timpani, 2 percussionists – harp – strings

duration 22'

world premiere 11/14/2019
Augsburger Philharmoniker, Domonkos Héja, conductor, soloists: Iris Lichtinger, Johannes Gutfleisch, Moritz Eggert
Augsburg (Germany), Kongress am Park, 300th Birthday of Leopold Mozart Anniversary Concert

publication http://www.sikorski.de

texts Kurzer Text zu "Silly Symphony"

Silly Symphony
Es gibt eine Würde im Albernen – das weiß jeder, der schon einmal einen Film von zum Beispiel Charlie Chaplin gesehen hat. Wir Deutschen tun uns aber schwer mit Albernheiten, deswegen fehlen uns auch musikalische Humoristen wie zum Beispiel Erik Satie oder Gerard Hoffnung. ... [more]

[ Moritz Eggert , 30.10.2019 ]


   
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Hierarchy (2019)

  Orchestral works - Ensembles
also look at Quintets
(suiteable for church)

  A: Version for 2 Ensembles (10 players)
B: Version for 5-9 players
work list 263ab-HW-2019

completed 02/27/2019

instruments alto recorder., pan flute., Vla., accordion (1), Perc. – flute, clarinet (Bb), violin, cello, accordion (2)

duration 11'

world premiere 05/31/2019
Ensemble via nova
Ensemble Black Pencil
Erfurt (Germany), Kunsthalle

special Musicians act independently and move around, guided by audio commands from an audio file on earphones

publication http://www.sikorski.de

   
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Traite des Passions (2018)

  Orchestral works - Concerts
(suiteable for church)

  For recorder solo (Sopranino, Soprano, Alto, Tenor) and baroque ensemble
work list 260-HW-2018

completed 09/29/2018

instruments Recorder Solo, Solo-Violin, Baroque Harp, Baroque Guitar, strings: 1.1.1.1.1 (or ensemble)

duration 18'

world premiere 03/02/2019
Elisabeth Champollion, rec.., Daniel Sepec, baroque-vl., Ensemble „Volcania“
Bremen (Germany), Sendesaal

dedicated Elisabeth Champollion

publication http://www.sikorski.de

texts traité des passions, Text zum Stück

traité des passions


In der Musikgeschichte gibt es zyklische Hinwendungen zu Emotionen. Immer dann, wenn sich eine neue musikalische “Affektenlehre” etabliert, wird diese mit neuer Nüchternheit konterkariert, genauso wie auf Manierismus ästhetische Strenge folgt, oder e... [more]

[ Moritz Eggert , 05.02.2019 ]


   
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Hump and Circumstances (2016)

  Orchestral works - Chamber orchestra
also look at Ensembles

  for chamber orchestra with sampler
work list 242-NW-2016

completed 05/10/2016

instruments Orchestra: Fl., Ob., Cl. (Bb), Bn. Hn,, Tr. (Bb), Ten.-tn. Drumset piano/Sampler (1 player), E-Guitar, Accordion 1.1.1.1.1

duration 3' 5''

world premiere 06/18/2016
MGNM-Ensemble, Peter Hirsch
Munich (Germany), Schwere Reiter

publication http://www.sikorski.de

   
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Muzak (2016)

  Orchestral works - Singing with instruments
also look at Vocal music

  for voice and orchestra
work list 241-HW-2016

completed 03/22/2016

text Moritz Eggert

voices amplified voice

instruments orchestra: picc., 2 Fl., 2 Ob., C.A.., 2 cl. (Bb), Bassclar., 2 Bn., Double-Bn.. 4 Hn., 3 Trp. (Bb), 2 tb., 1 Bass-tb., Tba. timp., 2 perc, Drumset harp, piano/keyboard E-guitar, E-Bass strings (min. 10.8.6.4.3.)

duration 43'

world premiere 06/04/2016
David Robertson, Symphonieorchester des BR, Moritz Eggert
Munich (Germany), Herkulessaal, "musica viva"

dedicated David Bowie

publication http://www.sikorski.de

texts Partiturvorwort mit Text zum Stück

Moritz Eggert:
Muzak (2016)
Kompositionsauftrag des Bayerischen Rundfunks (musica viva)
Für Stimme und Orchester
Länge: 43 Minuten
Besetzung:
Picc.
2 Fl.
2 Ob.
Cor Anglais
2 Klar. (B)
Bassklarinette
Alt-Sa... [more]

[ Moritz Eggert , 22.03.2016 ]


   
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Arrival of the Street King (2014)

  Orchestral works - Ensembles
(suiteable for church)

  for flexible young ensemble
work list 229-NW-14

completed 04/11/2014

instruments High winds/brass, low winds/brass, guitars, percussionists, high strings, middle strings, low strings (number of players ad lib., but minimum 2 per part)

duration 4' 30''

world premiere 11/16/2014
Freie Jugendorchesterschule Berlin, conductor: Jobst Liebrecht
Berlin (Germany), Berliner Klangwerkstatt, Konzertsaal Zellestraße

special written for children or youths

dedicated fr Martina und Rainer Feldmann

publication http://www.sikorski.de

   
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Aura (2014)

  Orchestral works - Concerts
(suiteable for church)

  for solo clarinet and string orchestra
work list 227-HW-14

completed 03/26/2014

instruments solo clarinet (Bb), Strings 5.4.3.2.1

duration 17'

world premiere 07/05/2014
Bayerische Kammerphilharmonie, Gabriel Adorjan, cond., Thorsten Johanns, solo clarinet
Wasserburg (Germany), Rathaus, un-er-hört,

special use of permanent breathing, illusion of an eternal melody

dedicated Thorsten Johanns

publication http://www.sikorski.de

texts Aura, Partiturvorwort

Aura

Für Soloklarinette und Streichorchester

Kompositionsauftrag der Bayerischen Kammerphilharmonie

Besetzung:

Klarinette (B)

5 erste Violinen
4 zweite Violinen
3 Bratschen
2 Celli
1 Kontrabas... [more]

[ Moritz Eggert , 26.3.2014 ]


   
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1,2,3 (2013)

  Orchestral works - Ensembles
also look at Chamber orchestra

  for sampler and ensemble
work list 225-HW-2013

completed 12/08/2013

instruments fl., clar. (Eb), Alt-Sax., Bassoon Hn., Tba. Percussion 4.0.2.2.1 Sampler

duration 22'

world premiere 02/20/2014
Ensemble Resonanz/Ensemble Variances, Jonathan Stockhammer, cond., Moritz Eggert, sampler
Metz (France), Arsenal

publication http://www.sikorski.de

Multimedia

MP3

Ausschnitt/ Excerpt Ensemble Resonanz, Ensemble Variances, Jonathan Stockhammer, Moritz Eggert



   
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cadences for Klavierkonzert d-moll, KV 466, W.A. Mozart (2013)

  Orchestral works - Cadences
also look at Cadences
(suiteable for church)

work list 224-NW-2013

completed 10/27/2013

instruments piano solo

duration 7'

world premiere 11/01/2013
Moritz Eggert, pf.
Guanajuato (Mexico), Teatro Principal

publication http://www.sikorski.de

   
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cadences for Klavierkonzert d-moll KV 466 W.A. Mozart (2013)

  Orchestral works - Cadences
(suiteable for church)

work list 224-NW-2013

completed 10/24/2013

instruments piano solo

duration 7'

world premiere 11/01/2013
Moritz Eggert, pf.
Guanajuato (Mexico), Teatro Principal

publication http://www.sikorski.de

   
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Poe (2013)

  Orchestral works - Orchestra alone
also look at Ballet

  Ballet scenes for orchestra
work list 221-HW-2013

completed 08/15/2013

movements 1. The Tell-Tale Heart
2. The Bells
3. The Pit And The Pendulum
4. Maelstrom
Interlude 1-6. optional, for theatrical use only


instruments 2 Fl. (2.auch picc.), 2 Ob., 2 Kl., 2 Fg. 4 Hn., 2 Tr. (B), 2 Pos., 1 Basspos. Timpani Schlagzeug (1 Spieler) Streicher mindestens 8.6.4.3.2

duration 46'

special After tales and poems by Edgar Allan Poe
Length with optional interludes: +12 minutes

publication http:/7www.sikorski.de

Video




texts Poe, Text zum Stück

E. A Poe kann in seiner Bedeutung für die Literatur gar nicht überschätzt werden. Ganze Genres hat er eigenhändig erfunden (zum Beispiel die Gattung der Detektivgeschichten, die dann von Arthur Conan Doyle und Agatha Christie in die Blüte geführt wurde) und er hat den... [more]

[ Moritz Eggert , 3.10.2013 ]


   
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Wagner-Jingles/ Verdi-Jingles (2013)

  Orchestral works - Ensembles
also look at Brass orchestra

  3 Jingles each for wind band
work list 219b,c-NW-2013

completed 06/06/2013

instruments variable

duration 4'

world premiere 06/28/2013
Tölzer Stadtkapelle (cond.: J. Kronwitter), Musikverein Eichenau e.V. (cond.: Philipp Lüdecke)
Munich (Germany), Opernfestspiele 2013

special Part of the Project "Wagner versus Verdi"

publication http://www.sikorski.de

see also Wagner versus Verdi: Einzug, Auferstehung, Finale


   
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Wagner versus Verdi: Einzug, Auferstehung, Finale (2013)

  Orchestral works - Large ensemble
also look at Brass orchestra

  for 2 wind orchestras, 2 wind bands and soloists
work list 219a-2013

completed 05/31/2013

instruments instrumentation: Wind Orchestra 1: picc., 2 Fl., 2 Ob., 2 Fg., Es-Kl., 3 Kl., Basskl., 2 Alt-Sax, Ten.-Sax, Bar.-Sax 4 Hn., 4 Tr., 3 Pos., 2 Flhn., Bar., Euph., 2 Tba.- Hfe., Kb. Timp., 3 Perc. Wind Orchestra 2: picc., 2 Fl., 2 Ob., 2 Fg., 3 Kl., Basskl., 2 Alt-Sax, Ten.-Sax, Bar.-Sax 4 Hn., 3 Tr., 3 Pos., 3 Flhn., 2 Euph., 2 Tba.- Timp., 3 Perc
Wind Bands 1&2: any number of fl. Cl., bass-cl., alt-sax, ten.-sax, bar.-sax, flhn., ten./bar., tn., bass-tn., tb., cymb., snare-dr., great drum


duration 21'

world premiere 06/28/2013
Polizeiorchester Bayern (Leitung J. Mösenbichler), Musikkapelle Peter Mayr Pfeffersberg, Südtirol (Leitung: J. Feichter), Tölzer Stadtkapelle e.V. (Leitung J. Kronwitter), Musikverein Eichenau e.V. (Leitung: P. Lüdecke), Bläsersolisten und Schlagzeuger der Bayerischen Staatsoper
Munich (Germany), Opernfestspiele 2013, Max-Joseph-Platz

publication http://www.sikorski.de

Video




see also Wagner-Jingles/ Verdi-Jingles


   
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My Sleep Is A Dream (2013)

  Orchestral works - Dance theatre
also look at Musiktheater und Performance
(suiteable for church)

  Cycle for Orchestra
work list 217b-HW-2013

completed 04/01/2013

movements 1. Auf nach Kreta!
2. The Death Of Music
3. Once There Was A Swan
4. Nur was nicht aufhoert, wehzutun
5. A Lover Turned To The Wall
6. Purple Clouds And Golden Rays
7. What I See Is A Hole
8. My Sleep Is A Dream


instruments 2 fl. (2 alt. picc.), 2 ob., 2 cl., 2 bn. (2 alt. double-bn.) 2 hn., 2 tr. (Bb), 2 tn., 1 bass-tn., tba. hp. timp., 1 perc. strings

duration 60'

special In Excerpts part of the music theatre Tragedy Of A Friendship, thematically connected with man soll schwimmen, cycle for trio

publication http://www.sikorski.de

see also man soll schwimmen
Tragedy Of A Friedship


   
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I won't find another you (2012)

  Orchestral works - Concerts
(suiteable for church)

  for pianist and orchestra
work list 215-HW-2012

completed 02/17/2013

text Moritz Eggert

voices Voice (pianist)

instruments 2 Fl., 2 Ob., 2 Cl. (Bb), 2 Bn. – 2 Hn., 2 Tr., 2 tn., 1 Bass-tn., 1 Tba. – Timpani, 2 percussionists – hp. – piano/Toy Piano/Sampler/Melodica/E-Piano/voice (1 player = Soloist) – strings

duration 42'

world premiere 06/14/2013
Werner Baertschi, cond., Suedwestdeutsche Philharmonie Konstanz, Moritz Eggert, voc./pf./keyb.
Reformierte Kirche, Hinwil (Switzerland)

special soloist plays several instruments at once, voice amplified

dedicated Andrea Heuser

publication http://www.sikorski.de

texts Text zum Stück

I wont find another you

Bei einem Besuch im Chemnitzer Theater vor einigen Jahren fand ich einen Raum mit einem verstimmten Harmonium. Ohne genau zu wissen warum setzte ich mich sofort hin und skizzierte eine Art Popsong, I wont find another you, mit eigenem Text und simpler Melod... [more]

[ Moritz Eggert , 17.02.2013 ]
Partiturvorwort

Moritz Eggert: I wont find another you

Für Pianisten und Ochester (2012)

Kompositionsauftrag des Musikkollegiums Zürcher Oberland

42 Minuten

Besetzung:

2 Fl.
2 Ob.
2 Klar. (B)
2 Fg.

more]

[ Moritz Eggetr , 17.02.2013 ]


   
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Party Number 9 (2012)

  Orchestral works - Ensembles

  for ensemble
work list 216-NW-2012

completed 12/31/2012

instruments Oboe, Bassoon, trumpet in C, trombone, marimbaphone, accordion, piano, violin, viola, cello

duration 2'

world premiere 10/17/2013
Ensemble Either/Or, Richard Carrick, cond.
New York, Miller Theatre (USA)

special contribution to the Cage 100-project of the Forum Zeitgenoessische Musik Leipzig 2013

publication http://www.sikorski.de

   
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Reformation (2012)

  Orchestral works - Ensembles
(suiteable for church)

  for brass ensemble
work list 211-HW-2012

completed 08/30/2012

instruments brass ensemble: Horn, picc.-Tr. (Bb), Tr. (C), 2 Tr. (Bb), 3 tbn., 1 bass-tbn., 1 Tba.

duration 13'

world premiere 12/08/2012
Lorenz Brass, conductor: Matthias Ank
Nuremberg (Germany), St. Lorenz

publication http://www.sikorski.de

texts Reformation, kurzer Text zum Stücl

Reformation

Mich hat die Reformation als historischer Vorgang immer sehr interessiert, vor allem deswegen, weil sie zeigt, wie man mit besten Absichten (und die gute Absicht kann man bei Luther einem dem Leben und den Menschen zugewandten Individuum sicherlich voraussetzen) einen ... [more]

[ Moritz Eggert , 30.08.2012 ]


   
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op.111 (2012)

  Orchestral works - Concerts

  for narrator, solo piano and orchestra
work list 209-HW-12

completed 02/16/2012

text Thomas Mann (excerpt from "Doktor Faustus")

voices Narrator

instruments picc., 2 Fl., 3 Ob., 2 Cl. (Bb), Ten.-Sax, Basscl., 2 Fg., Dbn. 4 Hn., 3 Tr. (Bb), 2 tn., 2 bass-tbn., Tb. Timpani, 2 percussionists Hp., Solo-Piano, electric organ strings

duration 7'

world premiere 03/16/2012
Bochumer Symphoniker, Harald Schmidt, narr., Moritz Eggert, pf., Steven Sloane, Dir.
Bochum (Germany), Jahrhunderthalle

publication http://www.sikorski.de

   
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Adagio - An Answered Question (version for chamber string orchestra) (2011)

  Orchestral works - Chamber orchestra
(suiteable for church)

  for string orchestra
work list 58b-HW-2011

completed 08/21/2011

instruments strings: 5.4.3.3.1

duration 17'

special instrumentation by Katharina S. Mueller

dedicated Herbert Heckmann

publication http://www.sikorski.de

see also Adagio - An Answered Question


   
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Pulse (2011)

  Orchestral works - Orchestra alone
(suiteable for church)

  for large orchestra
work list 204-HW-2011

completed 08/08/2011

instruments picc., 2 Fl., 3 Ob., Es-clar., Bb-clar., Bass clar., 2 Bn., Dbn. 4 Hn., Tr. (in C), 2 Tr. (in Bb), 2 tn., 1 bass-tn., Tba. Timp., 2 perc., 2 Hp., Pf. - strings

duration 19'

world premiere 11/17/2011
Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, Zubin Mehta, conductor
Munich (Germany), Gasteig, Philharmonie

publication http://www.sikorski.de

Video


official video by the Munich Philharmonic



   
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A Life More Ordinary (2011)

  Orchestral works - Large ensemble
also look at Musiktheater und Performance

  for large orchestra, performer and extra percussion
work list 203-HW-2011

completed 05/17/2011

instruments picc., 2 Fl., 2 Ob., E.H., 2 Clar. (Bb), Bass clar., 2 Bn., Double Bsn. 4 Hn, 2 Tr. (Bb), 2 tbn., Bass-tbn., Tba. Timpani, 2 perc. Strings minimum of 12 Performers, minimum 6 Extra Percussionists

duration 17'

world premiere 11/10/2011
Deutsche Radio Philharmonie Saarbrücken Kaiserslautern, conductor: Roland Böer, AG-Neue Musik Leninger-Gymnasium Gruenstadt (director: Silke Egeler-Wittmann), Schlagzeugensemble Landesmusikgymasium Montabaur (director: Walter Reiter), concept and artistic direction: Silke Egeler-Wittmann
Kaiserslautern (Germany), Fruchthalle

special Use of iphone instruments and apps, mp3-players, theatrical elements

publication http://www.sikorski.de

   
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Mannheimer Schule (2011)

  Orchestral works - Orchestra alone
also look at Large ensemble

  for orchestra
work list 200-HW-2011

completed 02/23/2011

instruments picc., 2 Fl., 2 Ob., 2 clar. (Bb), Bassclar., 2 bn., double bassoon - 4 Hn., 2 tr.(B), 2 tbn., bass tbn., Tba. - Timpani, 2 perc. - Celesta - strings

duration 20'

world premiere 05/30/2011
Orchesterakademie des Nationaltheaters Mannheim, conductor: Axel Kober
Mannheim (Germany), Rosengarten, Mozartsaal

publication http://www.sikorski.de

   
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The Orchestra goes to the Concert (2010)
Alternative title: "Die Bamberger Symphoniker gehen zum Konzert"

  Orchestral works - Musiktheater und Performance
also look at Large ensemble

  for narrator and orchestra
work list 198ab-HW-2010

completed 12/30/2010

text Paul Maar

voices narrator

instruments picc., 2 Fl., 2 Ob., 2 clar. (Bb), 2 Bn., Dbn. ad lib. � 4 Hn., 2 Tr. (Bb), 2 tbn., bass tbn. ad lib., Timp., 2 perc., harp OR piano, strings

ALTERNATIVE INSTRUMENTATION HV198b: picc., 1 Fl., 2 Ob., 2 clar. (Bb), 2 Bn., Dbn. ad lib. – 4 Hn., 2 Tr. (Bb), 2 tbn., bass tbn. ad lib., tba. Or bass trombone - Timp., 1 perc., harp OR (e-)piano, strings, narrator

duration 1' 90''

world premiere 07/02/2011
Bamberger Symphoniker, Martin Neubauer, narrator, Jonathan Nott, cond.
Bamberg (Germany), Maxplatz (Open Air)

special piece for children, text and title can be adapted for the orchestra playing the piece

publication http://www.sikorski.de

texts Sprechertext von Paul Maar


Paul Maar
Die Bamberger Symphoniker gehen zum Konzert

SPRECHER:
Es ist drei Uhr nachmittags in Bamberg. (Vier hohe Turmuhrschläge, drei tiefe).
Natürlich ist es nicht nur in Bamberg drei Uhr nachmittags, sondern in ganz Mitteleuropa.
Doc... [more]

[ Paul Maar , 10.01.2011 ]
Besetzung und Partiturvorwort

Paul Maar/Moritz Eggert: Die Bamberger Symphoniker gehen zum Konzert
Für Sprecher und Orchester mit Bildern


Auftragswerk der Bamberger Symphoniker Bayerische Staatsphilharmonie

Besetzung:

Picc.
2 Fl.
2 Ob.
2 Kl... [more]

[ Moritz Eggert , 10.01.2011 ]


   
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Breaking The Waves (2010)

  Orchestral works - Chamber orchestra
also look at Large ensemble
(suiteable for church)

  version a: for 7 brass players and 12 percussionists
Version b: for 7 brass players and 6 percussionists (2013)
work list 173-NW-2010

completed 06/11/2010

instruments 3 trumpets (Bb), bass trumpet (Bb) or tenor trombone, tenor trombone, bass trombone, tuba, 12 percussionists

duration 11'

world premiere 07/10/2010
Artists of the Sound Symposium/The Scruncheons Percussion Ensemble, Moritz Eggert, cond.
St. John's, Neufundland (Canada), Cape Spear, Sound Symposium 2010, "Breaking The Waves" Open Air concert

publication http://www.sikorski.de

Multimedia

IMG
cape_spear_20100713.jpg



see also Breaking The Waves (Open Air Performance)


   
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Processional: Chords (2009)

  Orchestral works - Big Band

  for jazz big band
work list 137x-NW-09

completed 13/06/2009

instruments soprano-sax., alto-sax., 2 ten.-sax., bar.-sax., 2 tr. (Bb), 2 corn. (Bb), 2 tromb., bass-tromb.., drums, piano, keyboard, bass

duration 5'

world premiere 07/25/2009
Bregenz (Austria), opening "Musik aus der Zeit" (Bregenzer Festspiele)

special Can be performed alone or as part of the larger work "Processional"

publication http://www.sikorski.de

see also Processional
Breaking The Waves (Open Air Performance)


   
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Tetragrammaton (2009)

  Orchestral works - Chamber orchestra
also look at Ensembles
(suiteable for church)

  for string orchestra
work list 187-HW-09

completed 08/26/2009

instruments Strings 5.4.4.3.1

duration 18'

world premiere 12/15/2009
Stuttgarter Kammerorchester, Michael Hofstetter, conductor
Stuttgart (Germany), Liederhalle, Mozartsaal

publication http://www.sikorski.de

   
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Number Nine VIII: Temporal Work (2009)

  Orchestral works - Concerts

  for pianp/sampler/small instruments and large orchestra
work list 186-HW-2009

completed 06/21/2009

instruments piano/sampler/toy piano/mloedica/foot pedal (soloist)

Large Orchestra: 2 Fl. (also 2 picc.), oboe 1, oboe 2/english horn, clarinet in Bb, clarinet in A, bass clarinet, alto saxophone, 2 bassoons, double bassoon - 4 hn., 2 tr. (C), ten.-tbn., bass-tbn., bass tba. - timp., 2 perc. - harp - strings

duration 14'

world premiere 09/04/2009
DSO Berlin, Ingo Metzmacher, conductor, Moritz Eggert, pf. and Sampler
Bonn (Germany), Beethovenhalle, opening concert "Beethovenfest"

special written for the 60 year anniversary of the Republic of Germany

publication http://www.sikorski.de

Video


WDR Lokalzeit-Bericht



   
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Illumination (2009)
Finale from Processional

  Orchestral works - Big Band
also look at Large ensemble

  for Jazz Big Band and Large Orchestra
work list 137t-09-HW

completed 04/02/2009

instruments Jazz Big Band: Sopran-Sax., Alt-Sax., 2 Ten.-Sax., Bar.-Sax., 5 Tr., 3 Tbn, 2 Bass-Tbn., Drums, Bass, Pf., E-Guit.
Großes Orchester: Picc., 3 Fl., 4 Ob., Eb-Clar., 2 Clar., Bass-Clar., 3 Bn., 1 Double Bn. 5 Hn., 3 Tr., 2 Ten.-Tbn., Bass-Tbn.., Tba. Hp., Timp., Vibr., 3 Perc. - Strings


duration 18'

world premiere 08/23/2009
BJO and BuJazzO, Dennis Russell Davies, conductor
Berlin (Germany), Konzerthaus

publication http://www.sikorski.de

texts Illumination, kurzer Text zum Stück

ILLUMINATION (Finale aus Processional)


Illumination gehört zu meinem größeren Werkkomplex Processional (verschiedene Stücke für unterschiedlichste Besetzungen eingebunden in ein optionales Open Air-Konzept, seit 2003 in Arbeit), der aus meiner i... [more]

[ Moritz Eggert , 21.4.2009 ]


Multimedia

MP3

Konzertpauseninterview mit Moritz Eggert (Ines Stricker, SWR)



   
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Number Nine VII: Mas (2007)

  Orchestral works - Large ensemble
also look at Essays

  for large orchestra
work list 173-07-HW

completed 12/30/2008

instruments Orchestra: picc., 2 Fl., 3 Ob., 2 Clar.(B), 1 Bassclar., 2 Bn., 1 Dbn. 4 Hn., 4 Tr. (B), 1 Ten-tr., 1 Ten.-Bass-tb.., 1 Bass-tb., 1 Tb. timpani, 3 perc.. strings 12.10.8.6.4.

duration 17'

special tutti throughout

publication http://www.sikorski.de

see also Breaking The Waves - Call


   
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Industrial (2008)

  Orchestral works - Concerts

  for percussion and orchestra
work list 181-HW-08

completed 11/13/2008

instruments Solo Percussion
Orchestra: picc.2.2.2.Bassclar.2.Cbn. - 4.3.3.1 (Tuba) - E-Bass, Timp., Synthesizer/Sampler, 2 perc.- Strings

duration 17'

world premiere 02/12/2009
Peter Sadlo, Percussion, RSO Stuttgart, Conductor: Kristjan Järvi
Stuttgart (Germany), Liederhalle, Great Hall

special Special instruments used by solo percussionist, vacuum cleaner, trash parts, etc.

dedicated Peter Sadlo

publication http://www.sikorski.de

texts Industrial, kurzer Text zum Stück

INDUSTRIAL
Der Titel bezieht sich einerseits auf eine bestimmte Musikrichtung, die vor allem durch Bands wie "Einstürzende Neubauten" populär gemacht wurde, und die auch "Industrial" genannt wird. In dieser Abart des Punks werden extreme und experimentelle Klänge am Rande des G... [more]

[ INdustrial, short text about the piece , 4.12.2008 ]
Industrial, detallierte Besetzung

Moritz Eggert: INDUSTRIAL
Für Soloschlagzeug und Orchester

Besetzung:

Picc.
2 Fl.
2 Ob.
2 Klar.
1 Bassklar.
2 Fg.
1 Kontrafagott

4 Hörner (1-2 hoch, 3-4 tief)
3 Trompeten (B)
Tenorpo... [more]

[ Industrial, detailed instrumentation , 13.11.2008 ]


Multimedia

MP3

excerpt from the premiere (ending)



see also Industrial, solo version
Industrial, solo version with obligatory synthesizer/sampler


   
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Symphony 4.0 (TV Ballet) (2008)

  Orchestral works - Ensembles
also look at Musiktheater und Performance

  Fpr 3 zapping tv-sets, E-git,, E-Bass and 10 noise soloists
work list 177-NW-08

completed 06/19/2008

instruments 3 TV sets with remote control or similar setup
Electric Guitar
Electric Bass
Sound Ensemble
1.Vacuum Cleaner, small mixer, referee`s whistle
2. Coffee Can filled with stones, tin cans (2) Skiffle Board
3. Bottles (tuned, 1 octave)
4. Bongos
5. Tom Toms (5)
6. Woks/frying pans(5 verschiedene)
7. Donnerblech, 3 Metal Units
8. Congas, bike bell
9. Cardboard Crate/ 2 plastic trash cans
10. Great Drum

duration 11'

world premiere 10/11/2008
Noise Orchestra of the Hans-Werner Henze-Musikschule Berlin, conducted by Jobst Liebrecht
Berlin (Germany), Marzahn (Ploener Musiktag, "Machen ist besser als fuehlen" - project of the Hans Werner-Henze Musikschule Berlin)

special TV sets zap in rhythm with the music, unusual instrumentation

dedicated Der Musikschule Marzahn

publication http://www.sikorski.de

Video


Die ersten Takte der Symphonie 4.0 für 3 Fernseher und Ensemble von Moritz Eggert, hier gespielt durch das Ensemble der Hans-Werner Henze-Musikschule Berlin bei einem Konzert im Konzerthaus Berlin, dirigiert von Jobst Liebrecht

Beginning of the Symphony 4.0 for 3 tv sets and ensemble composed by Moritz Eggert, performed here by an Ensemble of the Hans-Werner Henze-Musikschule Berlin at a concert in the Konzerthaus Berlin, Germany, conducted by Jobst Liebrecht



texts Interview mit Heinz-Jürgen Winkler von der Hindemith-Gesellschaft

Frech und niveauvoll
Ein Gespräch mit dem Komponisten Moritz Eggert

Moritz Eggert wurde 1965 in Heidelberg geboren. Nach frühen Klavierstudien in Frankfurt studierte er in München Komposition bei Wilhelm Killmayer, anschließend erneut in Frankfurt Klavier b... [more]

[ Heinz-Jürgen Winkler, Moritz Eggert , 7.10.2008 ]
Symphonie 4.0, Partiturvorwort mit Anmerkungen

Moritz Eggert:
Symphonie 4.0 (Fernsehballett)

Besetzung:
3 große Fernseher oder TV-Beamer mit Fernbedienung (je 1 Spieler)*

E-Gitarre (eigene Verstärkung)
E-Bass (eigene Verstärkung)

Geräuschensemble (10 Spieler... [more]

[ Moritz Eggert , 10.7.2008 ]
Symphonie 4.0, kurzer Text zum Stück

Symphonie 4.0: Fernsehballett gehört zu meiner Serie vom Mini-Symphonien für ungewöhnliche Instrumente, angefangen von Symphonie 1.0 für 12 Schreibmaschinen, Symphonie 2.0 für 4 Kazoos mit Instrumenten bis Symphonie 3.0 für 6 Schiffshörner oder Autohupen.
Im... [more]

[ Moritz Eggert , 10.7.2008 ]


   
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3 Marches from "Processional"/Progression (2007)

  Orchestral works - Large ensemble

  for large wind ensemble
work list HV 137s

completed 05/13/2007

instruments 2 fl. 2 clar., alto-Sax., ten.-Sax 4 hn., 2 tr., 2 tb. (2.: bass-tb.), 2 tba. 3 perc.


duration 14'

special New orchestration of the 3 "Strassenbahner"-marches plus "Progression" from "Processional"

publication http://www.sikorski.de

see also Processional


   
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3 Marches from "Processional" (2007)

  Orchestral works - Large ensemble
also look at Orchestra alone

  for large orchestra
work list 137r

completed 05/08/2007

instruments picc., 2 Fl., 2 Ob., 2 Cl., 2 Bn. 4 Hn., 3 Tr., 3 Tbn., Bass-Tba. Timp., 3 perc. Hp. Strings

duration 11'

world premiere 06/27/2007
Junges Klangforum Mitte Europas, Sebastian Weigle, conductor
Berlin (Germany), Konzerthaus, "Europa Blauer Stern"

special Orchestration of the Poellau-part of Processional

publication http://www.sikorski.de

texts 3 Märsche aus "Processional", Text zum Stück und Besetzung

3 Märsche aus Processional (2007)

Processional ist eine groß angelegte Komposition für 3 Blaskapellen, Jazz-Big-Band, Bläserseptett und Kirchenglocken/Wasserspiele, ursprünglich für eine Aufführung im öffentlichen Raum konzipiert.
... [more]

[ 3 Marches from "Processional", text about the piece and orchestration , 8.5.2007 ]


see also Processional


   
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Number Nine VI: A Bigger Splash (2007)

  Orchestral works - Large ensemble

  Version 1: for alto saxophone, jazz bass and large orchestra
Version 2: reduced solo parts, same orchestration
work list 168

completed 01/22/2007

instruments orchestration: picc., fl., alto., 2 Ob., cor anglais., 2 clar., Bass clar., 2 Bn., DoubleBn.. 4 Hn., 3 Tr., 3 Tn., Bass tuba timpani, 2 percussion (1: Drumset, 2: var..) hp. alto sax., jazz bass - strings

duration 17'

world premiere 276
World Premiere Version 2: 6/21/2007, Amsterdam (Netherlands), Concertgebouw, Holland-Festival, Concertgebouw-Orkest, conductor: Markus Stenz
World Premiere Version 1: 4/24/2008, Bochum (Germany), Audimax, Bochumer Symphoniker, Bastian Fiebig, sax., Henning Sieverts, db., Steven Sloane, cond.

Amsterdam (Netherlands), Concertgebouw

soundcarrier Horizon 1


publication Sikorski

texts Number Nine VI: A Bigger Splash, Text zum Stück

Moritz Eggert
Number Nine VI: A Bigger Splash
for orchestra

A Bigger Splash was painted in Califomia in the early summer of 1967. It is a record of a typical warm, sunny, cloudless day; from the position of the shadows cast by the eaves of the building and the chair, i... [more]

[ Moritz Eggert , 16.3.2007 ]


Multimedia

MP3

excerpt from the orchestral version, Concertgebouw, Markus Stenz



   
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Dr. Booger Suite (2005)

  Orchestral works - Large ensemble
also look at Operas/ music theatre

work list 115c-05-NW

completed 09/30/2005

instruments Orchestra (children and youths): recorder quintet (sopranino, soprano, alto, tenor, bass), 2 Fl., Ob., Clar. (B), saxophone quartet (soprano, alto, tenor, bass), bass cl., Bsn. 2 Tr. (in Bb), Hn., ten.-tb. tba. timpani percussion (3 players), sound orchestra (min. 4 players) 2 electr. Guit., electric bass, drumset, keyboards (organ), celesta, cembalo, piano strings: 6.6.4.3.2 (or more)

duration 30'

world premiere 12/06/2005
Jugendsymphonierochester der Musikschule Marzahn/Hellerau, Jobst Liebrecht, conductor
Berlin (Germany); FEZ Wuhlheide, Grosser Saal

publication Schott

   
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Primus (2005)

  Orchestral works - Concerts

  for double bass and orchestra
work list 153-05-HW

completed 02/24/2005

instruments picc.2.2.2.bass-clar.2.Dbn.. 4.picc.-tr., 2.2.bass tuba timp., 4 perc. hp. strings: 12.10.8.6.4

duration 27'

world premiere 09/19/2005
Nabil Shehata, soloist, Junges Klangforum Mitte Europas, Christoph Altstaedt, conductor
Berlin, Universitaet der Kuenste

dedicated Nabil Shehata, Christoph Altstaedt und dem Jungen Klangforum Mitte Europas

publication Sikorski

Video


Ausschnitt aus dem ersten Satz, Aufführung in der Suntory Hall, Tokyo, Japan (mit Nabil Shehata, Junges Klangforum Mitte Europas, Christoph Altsteadt, Dirigent)
Excerpt from the first movement, performance at the Suntory Hall, Tokyo, Japan (with Nabil Shehata, Junges Klangforum MItte Europas, Christoph Altstaedt, cond.)


Ausschnitt aus dem 4. Satz
Excerpt from the fourth movement



   
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Ticket To Ride (2004)

  Orchestral works - Ensembles

  for accordion orchestra
work list 148-04-HW

completed 10/17/2004

instruments at least 20 accordions, incl. Bassi and Electronions

duration 14'

world premiere 06/01/2005
Nuernberger Akkordeonorchester, Stefan Hippe, conductor
Fuerth (Germany), Stadthalle

special extremely subtle and detailed soundscape, one continuous crescendo

dedicated Stefan Hippe

publication Sikorski

Video


Ausschnitt aus dem St�ck, mit der Akkordeonklasse Elsbeth Moser (Hochschule Hannover), geleitet vom Komponisten
Excerpt from the piece, with the accordion class Elsbeth Moser (Hochschule Hannover), conducted by the composer




texts Zug um Zug, kurzer Text zum Stück

Zug um Zug

Für ein Akkordeonorchester zu schreiben scheint zuerst eine fast unlösbare Aufgabe für einen Komponisten zu sein. Ein Akkordeon ist, was das vielstimmige Spiel angeht, genau so vielseitig wie ein Klavier, und ein Stück für 20 Klaviere würde man... [more]

[ 28.04.2005 ]


   
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Ghana-Mix (Instant Composition) (2003)

  Orchestral works - Graphical scores

  graphic realisation of Peace (see above)
work list 111c-03-NW

completed 11/12/2003

text one page A4

instruments clarinet, flutes, drums, percussion, piano, cello, choir, audience

duration 4'

world premiere 11/13/2003
Students of the Music Department, University of Legon, Moritz Eggert, conductor
Accra (Ghana), Goethe-Institute

   
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Processional: Finale (2003)

  Orchestral works - Large ensemble

  For 3 wind bands, jazz big band, brass septet, timpani, mallet instruments and church bells (optional)
work list 137q-03-HW

completed 05/16/2003

instruments Brass septet: 3 trumpets (Bb), Bass trumpet, 2 trombones, tuba; jazz big band: soprano-sax., alto-sax., 2 ten.-sax., bar.-sax., 2 tr. (Bb), 2 corn. (Bb), 3 tromb., bass-tromb.., drums, piano, keyboard, bass; wind band 1: picc., 2 fl., 1 eb-clar., 2 clar. (Bb), bass clar. (Bb), alto-sax., ten.-sax, bar.-sax., 4 hn. (F) , 4 tr. (Bb), 2 cornets (Bb), 2 tenor horns (Bb), 2 barytones, 2 tubas, cymbals, snare drum, great drum; wind band 2: picc., 2 fl., 2 clar. (Bb), alto-sax., ten.-sax, bar.-sax., 3 hn. (F) , 3 tr. (Bb), 2 cornets (Bb), 2 tenor horns (Bb), barytone, 2 tubas, cymbals, snare drum, great drum; wind band 3: 2 fl., 2 clar. (Bb), alto-sax., ten.-sax, bar.-sax., 3 hn. (Eb) , 3 tr. (Bb), 2 cornets (Bb), 2 tenor horns (Bb), barytone, tuba, cymbals, snare drum, great drum, timpani, mallet instruments (xylo/marimba/vibraphone ad lib.), church bells ad lib.

duration 12'

world premiere 06/19/2003
Mnozil Brass, Kernstockkapelle Poellau, Artilleriekapelle Von-der Groeben, Strassenbahnerkapelle Graz, Jazz Big Band Graz, conductor: Michael Brandtstaetter
Graz (Austria), Styriarte, opening concert

special Can be performed alone or as part of the large work PROCESSIONAL

publication www.sikorski.de

see also Processional


   
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Processional: Poellau I (2003)

  Orchestral works - Brass orchestra

  for wind band
work list 137b-03-HW

completed 05/13/2003

instruments picc., 2 fl., 1 eb-clar., 2 clar. (Bb), bass clar. (Bb), alto-sax., ten.-sax, bar.-sax., 4 hn. (F) , 4 tr. (Bb), 2 cornets (Bb), 2 tenor horns (Bb), 2 barytones, 2 tubas, cymbals, snare drum, great drum

duration 3'

world premiere 06/19/2003
Kernstockkapelle Poellau
Graz (Austria), Styriarte, opening concert

special can be performed alone, or as part of the larger work PROCESSIONAL

publication www.sikorski.de

see also Processional


   
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Processional (2003)

  Orchestral works - Large ensemble

  For 3 wind bands, jazz big band, brass septet, timpani, mallet instruments and church bells (optional)
work list 137-03-HW

completed 05/11/2003

instruments Brass septet: 3 trumpets (Bb), Bass trumpet, 2 trombones, tuba; jazz big band: soprano-sax., alto-sax., 2 ten.-sax., bar.-sax., 2 tr. (Bb), 2 corn. (Bb), 3 tromb., bass-tromb.., drums, piano, keyboard, bass; wind band 1: picc., 2 fl., 1 eb-clar., 2 clar. (Bb), bass clar. (Bb), alto-sax., ten.-sax, bar.-sax., 4 hn. (F) , 4 tr. (Bb), 2 cornets (Bb), 2 tenor horns (Bb), 2 barytones, 2 tubas, cymbals, snare drum, great drum; wind band 2: picc., 2 fl., 2 clar. (Bb), alto-sax., ten.-sax, bar.-sax., 3 hn. (F) , 3 tr. (Bb), 2 cornets (Bb), 2 tenor horns (Bb), barytone, 2 tubas, cymbals, snare drum, great drum; wind band 3: 2 fl., 2 clar. (Bb), alto-sax., ten.-sax, bar.-sax., 3 hn. (Eb) , 3 tr. (Bb), 2 cornets (Bb), 2 tenor horns (Bb), barytone, tuba, cymbals, snare drum, great drum, timpani, mallet instruments (xylo/marimba/vibraphone ad lib.), church bells ad lib.

duration 45'

world premiere 06/19/2003
Mnozil Brass, Kernstockkapelle Poellau, Artillerkapelle Von-der Groeben, Strassenbahnerkapelle Graz, Jazz Big Band Graz, conductor: Michael Brandtstaetter
Graz (Austria), Styriarte, opening concert

special Each ensemble plays independently and far apart, for example at different places in a city. The movement of the bands is part of the composition. At the end of the piece all bands converge at one place.

publication www.sikorski.de

texts Detaillierter Ablaufplan

DETAILLIERTER ABLAUFPLAN FÜR PROCESSIONAL

von Moritz Eggert

Das Werk Processional besteht aus folgenden Einzelwerken, die nach den Grazer Uraufführungsensembles benannt wurden. Minutenangaben sind ungefähr, sollten aber bei möglichst genauer Einh... [more]

[ 11.05.2003 ]
Processional, komplette Besetzung

Mnozil Brass.
Trompete 1 2 3
Posaune 1 2
Basstrompete
Basstuba

Jazz Big Band
SAX Alto/Soprano/Flute
SAX Alto/Soprano/Clarinet
SAX Tenor/Soprano/Bass Clarinet
SAX Tenor/Soprano/Flute
SAX Baritone/Bass Clarinet

... [more]

[ 27.08.2004 ]
Processional, Text zur Mannheimer Aufführung

PROCESSIONAL

Processional ist eine groß angelegte Komposition für 3 Blaskapellen, Jazz-Big-Band, Bläserseptett und Kirchenglocken/Wasserspiele, speziell und allein für eine Aufführung im öffentlichen Raum konzipiert. Das Stück wurde 2003 als Er&... [more]

[ 28.08.2004 ]


see also Processional: Fanfares/Signals
Processional: Strassenbahner II
Processional: Strassenbahner III
Processional: Von-der-Groeben I
Processional: Von-der-Groeben II
Processional: Von-der-Groeben III
Processional: Passages
Processional: Evocation/Accord
Processional: Chords
Processional: 2 Trilockes
Processional: Strassenbahner I
Processional: Poellau III
Processional: Finale
Processional: JBG I
Processional: JBG II
Processional: Cryptic Chorale I
Processional: Cryptic Chorale II
Processional: Mnozil
Processional: Progression
Processional: Poellau I
Processional: Poellau II
Processional: 2 Transfers


   
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Processional: JBG II (2003)

  Orchestral works - Big Band

  for jazz big band
work list 137p-03-HW

completed 04/24/2003

instruments soprano-sax., alto-sax., 2 ten.-sax., bar.-sax., 2 tr. (Bb), 2 corn. (Bb), 2 tromb., bass-tromb.., drums, piano, keyboard, bass

duration 5' 30''

world premiere 06/19/2003
Jazz Big Band Graz
Graz (Austria), Styriarte, opening concert

special can be performed alone, or as part of the large work PROCESSIONAL

publication www.sikorski.de

see also Processional


   
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Processional: JBG I (2003)

  Orchestral works - Big Band

  for jazz big band
work list 137n-03-HW

completed 04/17/2003

instruments soprano-sax., alto-sax., 2 ten.-sax., bar.-sax., 2 tr. (Bb), 2 corn. (Bb), 2 tromb., bass-tromb.., drums, piano, keyboard, bass

duration 4'

world premiere 06/19/2003
Jazz Big Band Graz
Graz (Austria), Styriarte, opening concert

special Can be performed alone, or as part of the larger work PROCESSIONAL

publication www.sikorski.de

see also Processional


   
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Processional: Progression (2003)

  Orchestral works - Large ensemble

  for 3 wind bands, Jazz Big Band and brass quartet
work list 137l-03-HW

completed 04/10/2003

instruments Brass quartet: Bass trumpet, 2 trombones, tuba; jazz big band: soprano-sax., alto-sax., 2 ten.-sax., bar.-sax., 2 tr. (Bb), 2 corn. (Bb), 2 tromb., bass-tromb.., drums, piano, keyboard, bass; wind band 1: picc., 2 fl., 1 eb-clar., 2 clar. (Bb), bass clar. (Bb), alto-sax., ten.-sax, bar.-sax., 4 hn. (F) , 4 tr. (Bb), 2 cornets (Bb), 2 tenor horns (Bb), 2 barytones, 2 tubas, cymbals, snare drum, great drum; wind band 2: picc., 2 fl., 2 clar. (Bb), alto-sax., ten.-sax, bar.-sax., 3 hn. (F) , 3 tr. (Bb), 2 cornets (Bb), 2 tenor horns (Bb), barytone, 2 tubas, cymbals, snare drum, great drum; wind band 3: 2 fl., 2 clar. (Bb), alto-sax., ten.-sax, bar.-sax., 3 hn. (Eb) , 3 tr. (Bb), 2 cornets (Bb), 2 tenor horns (Bb), barytone, tuba, cymbals, snare drum, great drum

duration 3'

world premiere 06/19/2003
Mnozil Brass, Kernstockkapelle Poellau, Artillerkapelle Von-der Groeben, Strassenbahnerkapelle Graz, Jazz Big Band Graz, conductor: Michael Brandtstaetter
Graz (Austria), Styriarte, opening concert

special Each ensemble plays independently and far apart, for example on different places in a city

publication www.sikorski.de

see also Processional


   
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Processional: Von-der-Groeben III (2003)

  Orchestral works - Brass orchestra

  for wind band
work list 137j-03-HW

completed 04/05/2003

instruments picc., 2 fl., 2 clar. (Bb), alto-sax., ten.-sax, bar.-sax., 3 hn. (F) , 3 tr. (Bb), 2 cornets (Bb), 2 tenor horns (Bb), barytone, 2 tubas, cymbals, snare drum, great drum

duration 4' 30''

world premiere 06/19/2003
Artilleriekapelle "Von-der-Groeben"
Graz (Austria), Styriarte, opening concert

special Can be performed alone, or as part of the large work PROCESSIONAL

publication www.sikorski.de

see also Processional


   
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Processional: Poellau II (2003)

  Orchestral works - Brass orchestra

  for wind band
work list 137i-03-HW

completed 04/03/2003

instruments picc., 2 fl., 1 eb-clar., 2 clar. (Bb), bass clar. (Bb), alto-sax., ten.-sax, bar.-sax., 4 hn. (F) , 4 tr. (Bb), 2 cornets (Bb), 2 tenor horns (Bb), 2 barytones, 2 tubas, cymbals, snare drum, great drum

duration 3'

world premiere 06/19/2003
Kernstockkapelle Poellau
Graz (Austria), Styriarte, opening concert

special Can be performed alone or as part of the large work PROCESSIONAL

publication www.sikorski.de

see also Processional


   
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Processional: Strassenbahner I (2003)

  Orchestral works - Brass orchestra

  for wind band
work list 137h-03-HW

completed 04/01/2003

instruments Processional: Strassenbahner III (2003) see also Large Ensembles: Processional
HV 137d
For wind band
4 1/2 minutes
Wind band: 2 fl., 2 clar. (Bb), alto-sax., ten.-sax, bar.-sax., 3 hn. (Eb) , 3 tr. (Bb), 2 cornets (Bb), 2 tenor horns (Bb), barytone, tuba, cymbals, snare drum, great drum


duration 3'

world premiere 06/19/2003
Strassenbahnerkapelle Graz
Graz (Austria), Styriarte, opening concert

special Can be performed alone, or as part of the large work PROCESSIONAL

publication www.sikorski.de

see also Processional


   
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Processional: Poellau III (2003)

  Orchestral works - Brass orchestra

  for wind band
work list 137g-03-HW

completed 03/29/2003

instruments picc., 2 fl., 1 eb-clar., 2 clar. (Bb), bass clar. (Bb), alto-sax., ten.-sax, bar.-sax., 4 hn. (F) , 4 tr. (Bb), 2 cornets (Bb), 2 tenor horns (Bb), 2 barytones, 2 tubas, cymbals, snare drum, great drum

duration 4' 30''

world premiere 06/19/2003
Kernstockkapelle Poellau
Graz (Austria), Styriarte, opening concert

special can be performed alone, or as part of the large work PROCESSIONAL

publication www.sikorski.de

see also Processional


   
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Processional: Strassenbahner II (2003)

  Orchestral works - Brass orchestra

  for wind band
work list 137f-03-HW

completed 03/28/2003

instruments 2 fl., 2 clar. (Bb), alto-sax., ten.-sax, bar.-sax., 3 hn. (Eb) , 3 tr. (Bb), 2 cornets (Bb), 2 tenor horns (Bb), barytone, tuba, cymbals, snare drum, great drum

duration 3'

world premiere 06/19/2003
Strassenbahnerkapelle Graz
Graz (Austria), Styriarte, opening concert

publication www.sikorski.de

see also Processional


   
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Processional: Von-der-Groeben I (2003)

  Orchestral works - Brass orchestra

  for wind band
work list 137e-03-HW

completed 03/26/2003

instruments picc., 2 fl., 2 clar. (Bb), alto-sax., ten.-sax, bar.-sax., 3 hn. (F) , 3 tr. (Bb), 2 cornets (Bb), 2 tenor horns (Bb), barytone, 2 tubas, cymbals, snare drum, great drum

duration 3'

world premiere 06/19/2003
Artilleriekapelle "Von-der-Groeben"
Graz (Austria), Styriarte, opening concert

publication www.sikorski.de

see also Processional


   
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Processional: Strassenbahner III (2003)

  Orchestral works - Brass orchestra

  for wind band
work list 137d-03-HW

completed 03/24/2003

instruments 2 fl., 2 clar. (Bb), alto-sax., ten.-sax, bar.-sax., 3 hn. (Eb) , 3 tr. (Bb), 2 cornets (Bb), 2 tenor horns (Bb), barytone, tuba, cymbals, snare drum, great drum

duration 4' 30''

world premiere 06/19/2003
Strassenbahnerkapelle Graz
Graz (Austria), Styriarte, opening concert

publication www.sikorski.de

see also Processional


   
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Processional: Von-der-Groeben II (2003)

  Orchestral works - Brass orchestra

  for wind band
work list 137c-03-HW

completed 03/22/2003

instruments picc., 2 fl., 2 clar. (Bb), alto-sax., ten.-sax, bar.-sax., 3 hn. (F) , 3 tr. (Bb), 2 cornets (Bb), 2 tenor horns (Bb), barytone, 2 tubas, cymbals, snare drum, great drum

duration 3'

world premiere 06/19/2003
Artilleriekapelle "Von-der-Groeben"
Graz (Austria), Styriarte, opening concert

special Can be performed alone or as part of the large work PROCESSIONAL

publication www.sikorski.de

   
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epitaph (2002)

  Orchestral works - Orchestra alone

  for 3 seperated orchestra groups and 3 conductors
work list 129b-02-HW

completed 08/18/2002

instruments fl., ob., clar. (Bb), ten.-sax., Bn. - tr., hn., tb. - percussion (1-2 players), piano - strings 3.0.0.3.3 or 9.0.0.6.6

duration 8'

world premiere 11/15/2002
Orchester des Jugendmusikfest Deutschlandsberg, Stephan Amschl, conductor
Deutschlandsberg (Austria), Lassnitz-Haus, Jugendmusikfest Deutschlandsberg/ Steirischer Herbst

special The orchestra groups are placed distant from each other; conducting of the 3 conductors is not supposed to be coordinated and mostly independent; the musical material is based on Schumann's "Angel-Variation"; written for a memorial concert about 9/11 (destruction of the WTC).

dedicated Bertold Hummel in memoriam

texts Epitaph: Text zum Stück, ausführliche Besetzung und Aufführungshinweise

Moritz Eggert: Epitaph

Geschichte ist das tollwütige Tier, vor dem wir uns gerne verstecken würden (Jonathan Franzen)

Was mich als die größte Lüge nach dem 11. September 2001 geärgert hat, ist der Satz: Nichts wird mehr so sein, wie es ei... [more]

[ 14.10.2003 ]


see also Angel's theme
ground zero


   
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Number Nine IV (2001)
Scapa Flow

  Orchestral works - Orchestra alone

  for orchestra
work list 108-01-HW

completed 02/21/2001

instruments orchestra: 1 Piccolofl., 2 Fl., 2 Ob., English Horn, 3 Clar. (3. +Bassclarinet), 2 Bn., Double-Bn. - 4 Hn., 4 Tr. (in Bb), 2 Tenor-tb.., 2 Bass-tb., 1 Bass-Tuba - Timpani - percussion (3 players) - strings 10.10.8.6.4

duration 17'

world premiere 06/30/2001
Gustav-Mahler-Orchester, Prag, Manfred Honeck, cond.
Wolfegg (Germany), Internationale Wolfegger Konzerte, Rittersaal

special special: use of distant orchestra (brass) ad libitum

texts

SCAPA FLOW
Kurz vor Ende des 1. Weltkrieges plante Deutschland eine letzte grosse Seeschlacht gegen England, mit der man den quasi schon verlorenen Krieg noch zu gewinnen hoffte. Bis dahin war die Deutsche Flotte zwar mehr oder weniger unbesiegt geblieben, die Moral jedoch war hinüber ... [more]

[ 25.02.2001 ]

SCAPA FLOW
Shortly before the end of World War I a mad plan was hatched by the German navy: To beat the British fleet in a mad final battle to turn the tide of the war. The German navy had basically been unbeaten until then, but morale was low a mutiny of the sailors brought this senseless ... [more]

[ 2001-02-25 ]
Number Nine IV, detaillierte Besetzung deutsch

Moritz Eggert
Number Nine IV: SCAPA FLOW

Piccolo-Flöte
Flöte I
Flöte II

Oboe I
Oboe II
Englisch Horn

Klarinette(B) I
Klarinette(B) II
Baßklarinette (auch: Klarinette in B)

... [more]

[ 24.08.2004 ]
Number Nine IV: detailed instrumentation in English

Moritz Eggert
Number Nine IV: SCAPA FLOW

Piccolo
Flute I
Flute II

Oboe I
Oboe II
Cor Anglais

Clarinet(Bb) I
Clarinet(Bb) II
Bass-clarinet (Bb) (also: Clarinet in Bb)

Bassoon I
Bassoon ... [more]

[ 24.08.2004 ]


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see also Scapa Flow (Number Nine IV)


   
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Goldberg plays (2000)

  Orchestral works - Concerts

  for piano and esemble
work list 104-00-HW

completed 05/29/2000

instruments orchestration: 2 Fl. (also picc.), Ob., Clar., Ten.-Sax, Bn. - Hn., 2 Tpt., Tbn., Tb. - Percussion (1 player) - E-Guit. - strings 1.1.1.1.1. (or tripled)

duration 35'

world premiere 07/29/2000
Camerata Freden, Solo piano and conductor: Moritz Eggert
Freden (Germany), Fredener Musiktage, Zehntscheune

special can be conducted by the pianist, 30 variations upon the 30 Goldberg-variations by Bach

publication www.sikorski.de

texts Goldberg plays, english introduction, orchestration, performance notes

Goldberg plays

For Piano and Large Ensemble

There are few pieces in music history which created as many legends and misinterpretations as Bachs Goldberg-Variations. One of the many confusions is the notion that these were written for a certain sleepless Mr. Goldberg... [more]

[ 18.12.2003 ]
Goldberg spielt, Schlagzeugauflistung

Schlagzeug (1 Spieler):
3 Pauken (1 Bass-, 2 Tenor), eventuell auch nur 2 Pauken (Bass/Tenor)
Grosse Trommel
Snare-Drum
Mundsirene
Waschbrett (Skiffle-Brett)
Tischglocke (wie in Hotels benutzt)
Kastagnetten (1)
Vogelruf
Donnerblech
... [more]

[ 23.12.2003 ]
Goldberg spielt, Vorwort mit Einführungstext und Satzangaben plus Besetzung

Goldberg spielt

Für Klavier und Grosses Ensemble

Um kaum ein Stück der Musikgeschichte ranken sich so viele Legenden wie um die Goldberg-Variationen. Eines der weitverbreitetsten Mißverständnisse ist der Glaube, die Variationen seien von Bach dire... [more]

[ 17.12.2003 ]


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5th Variation of 30

MP3

14th Variation of 30

MP3

25th Variation of 30



   
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Internet-Symphony (2000)

  Orchestral works - Orchestra alone

  for orchestra
work list 91a-99-NW

completed 04/1999

movements I.
II.
III.


instruments orchestra: 3 Fl. (3.+picc.), 2 Ob., 1 Clar.(Bb and Eb ad lib.), 1 Bass-Clar. (Clar. In Bb ad lib.), 2 Bn., Double-Bn. - 4 Hn, 2 Tr., 3 Tb. - 1 Timp.,3 Perc. - strings 10.8.6.5.4

duration 20'

world premiere 01/01/2000
Hofer Symphoniker, Howard Golden, cond.
Hof (Germany), Freiheitshalle, new year's concert

special Collaboration with composers Harald Genzmer, Bertold Hummel and Roland Leistner-Mayer, parts of this piece were later integrated into "Number Nine" I and V

texts Erklärung zur Internetsymphonie, 17.1.2000

ÖFFENTLICHE MITTEILUNG VON MORITZ EGGERT
Liebe Freunde der Internet-Symphonie,
Hiermit erkläre ich, daß ich mich von dem Projekt "Internetsymphonie", insbesondere von den beiden Live-Aufführungen in Hof und Kulmbach am 1. und 2. Januar diesen Januar ausdrückli... [more]

[ 22.04.2003 ]
kurzes Interview über die Entstehung der Internetsymphonie (1999)

1. Wie entstand die Idee zur Internet-Symphonie. Wer kam als erster auf den Gedanken?
Dr. Jörg Riedlbauer vom Bayerischen Musikrat kam vor ungefähr einem Jahr damit auf mich zu. Da ich zu dieser Zeit schon länger das Internet intensiv nutzte, war ich natürlich sofort inter... [more]

[ 17.04.2003 ]
some random thoughts about art and internet

Some disconnected thoughts and opinions:
I'm looking forward to the ongoing decline of pop music through the increasing use of MP3 and napster...for contemporary music this freedom of distribution is not nearly remotely as destructive as for the commercially oriented dumbness that is (most) p... [more]

[ 12.02.2004 ]


see also Number Nine I
Number Nine V: Fragment/Zapping


   
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Number Nine V: Fragment/Zapping

  Orchestral works - Orchestra alone

  for orchestra
work list 91b-99-HW

completed 1999

movements I. Fragment
II. Zapping


instruments orchestra: 3 Fl. (3.+picc.), 2 Ob., 1 Clar.(Bb and Eb ad lib.), 1 Bass-Clar. (Clar. In Bb ad lib.), 2 Bn., Double-Bn. - 4 Hn, 2 Tr., 3 Tb. - 1 Timp.,3 Perc. - strings 10.8.6.5.4

duration 9'

world premiere 06/07/2006
Brandenburger Symphoniker, Michael Helmrath, conductor
Brandenburg (Germany)

publication Sikorski, www.sikorski.de

texts Number Nine V, short text about the piece

Number Nine V: Fragment/Zapping



This is the 5th piece in a series of orchestral pieces forming the cycle Number Nine.
As in my cycle for piano, Haemmerklavier, Number Nine is planned to eventually form a full concert (if all pieces are performed together) ... [more]

[ 19.08.2004 ]
Number Nine V: detaillierte Orchesterbesetzung

Number Nine


Besetzung:


Piccolo-Flöte
Flöte I
Flöte II

Oboe I
Oboe II

Klarinette(B/Es) I
Klarinette(B/Es) II

Fagott I
Fagott II
Kontrafagott

more]

[ 20.08.2004 ]


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Fragment, complete 1st movement



see also The Trap
Internet-Symphony


   
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Number Nine III
Millennium Dance

  Orchestral works - Orchestra alone

  for orchestra
work list 89c-98-BE

completed 12/21/1998

instruments orchestra: 3 Fl. (3.+picc.), 2 Ob., 1 Clar.(Bb and Eb ad lib.), 1 Bass-Clar. (Clar. In Bb ad lib.), 2 Bn., Double-Bn. - 4 Hn, 2 Tr., 3 Tb. - 1 Timp.,3 Perc. - strings 10.8.6.5.4

duration 16'

special part of the ballet "percussiv" (see "stage works"), orchestration of the piece "Milennium Dance" (piano 4 hands)

soundcarrier Porträt-CD Moritz Eggert


publication www.sikorski.de

Video




texts

III. Millenium Dance ist ein durchgehend schnelles Stück, in dem ein äußerst ironischer Blick auf unser schnelles Jahrhundert geworfen wird (und in dem sich viele heroisch beginnende Gesten auf jämmerliche oder merkwürdige Art transformieren).

[ 23.12.1998 ]
Ausschnitte aus den lezten Worten von "Dutch Schultz" (Inspiration für "Number Nine III")

24.Oktober, 1935
Angaben gemacht von Arthur Flegenheimer (alias Dutch Schultz) kurz vor seinem Tod durch Schußverletzungen im Newark City Hospital während obengenannten Datums zwischen 16 und 18 Uhr; nach den stenographischen Notizen von F.J. Long, diensthabender Stenographierer,... [more]

[ 18.08.2004 ]
millennium dance short english text

No! No! There are only 10 of us and there are 10.000.000 fighting somewhere in front of you, so get your onoins up and we will throw up the truce flag (The last words of Dutch Schultz)

Millenium Dance is very fast throughout, a piece in which I throw a very sarcastic glance at our b... [more]

[ 06.04.2004 ]
Number Nine I-III, detaillierte Orchesterbesetzung englisch

Number Nine


orchestra:


Piccolo
Flute I
Flute II

Oboe I
Oboe II

Clarinet (Bb/Eb) I
Calrinet (Bb/Eb) II/ Bassclarinet (Bassclarinet only in III: Millennium Dance)

Bassoon I
Ba... [more]

[ 23.08.2004 ]
Number Nine I-III, genereller Text

Number Nine

Ähnlich wie mein Klavierwerk Hämmerklavier ist Number Nine als abendfüllender Zyklus angelegt, wobei die Stücke eine gewisse Unabhängigkeit voneinander haben, und auch einzeln und in anderer Reihenfolge aufgeführt werden können.
... [more]

[ 08.04.2004 ]
Number Nine III Schlagzeugauflistung

Schlagzeug I: Glockenspiel, Snare-Drum I, Stand-Tom (*), Ratsche, 2 hohe Kastagnetten (auf Ständer montiert), 2 tiefere Kastagnetten (auf Ständer montiert), Sandpapierblöcke, Marimbaphon, Tam-Tam

Schlagzeug II: Xylophon, Grosse Log-Drum, hoher Tempelblock, Chinese Cymba... [more]

[ 17.08.2004 ]


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Excerpt from the piece



see also The search for the KlaNNg
A visit to the mines
The Trap
Aboriginal / Millennium Dance


   
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Number Nine II
Melodie 1.0

  Orchestral works - Orchestra alone

  for orchestra
work list 85d-98-BE

completed 11/28/1998

instruments orchestra: 3 Fl. (3.+picc.), 2 Ob., 1 Clar.(Bb and Eb ad lib.), 1 Bass-Clar. (Clar. In Bb ad lib.), 2 Bn., Double-Bn. - 4 Hn, 2 Tr., 3 Tb. - 1 Timp.,3 Perc. - strings 10.8.6.5.4

duration 5'

special part of the ballet "percussiv" (see "stage works"), orchestration of "Melody 1.0" (chamber music)

soundcarrier Porträt-CD Moritz Eggert


publication www.sikorski.de

Video




texts Number Nine I-III, detaillierte Orchesterbesetzung englisch

Number Nine


orchestra:


Piccolo
Flute I
Flute II

Oboe I
Oboe II

Clarinet (Bb/Eb) I
Calrinet (Bb/Eb) II/ Bassclarinet (Bassclarinet only in III: Millennium Dance)

Bassoon I
Ba... [more]

[ 23.08.2004 ]
Number Nine I-III, genereller Text

Number Nine

Ähnlich wie mein Klavierwerk Hämmerklavier ist Number Nine als abendfüllender Zyklus angelegt, wobei die Stücke eine gewisse Unabhängigkeit voneinander haben, und auch einzeln und in anderer Reihenfolge aufgeführt werden können.
... [more]

[ 23.12.1998 ]
Number Nine II Schlagzeugauflistung

Schlagzeug I: Glockenspiel, Snare-Drum I, Stand-Tom (*), Ratsche, 2 hohe Kastagnetten (auf Ständer montiert), 2 tiefere Kastagnetten (auf Ständer montiert), Sandpapierblöcke, Marimbaphon, Tam-Tam

Schlagzeug II: Xylophon, Grosse Log-Drum, hoher Tempelblock, Chinese Cymba... [more]

[ 17.08.2004 ]


see also A visit to the mines
The Trap
Melody 1.0
Melody 1.0
Melody 1.0
Melody 1.0


   
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Number Nine I (1998)
Incommunicado

  Orchestral works - Orchestra alone

  for orchestra
work list 87-98-HW

completed 10/1998

instruments orchestra: 3 Fl. (3.+picc.), 2 Ob., 1 Clar.(Bb and Eb ad lib.), 1 Bass-Clar. (Clar. In Bb ad lib.), 2 Bn., Double-Bn. - 4 Hn, 2 Tr., 3 Tb. - 1 Timp.,3 Perc. - strings 10.8.6.5.4

duration 5'

special part of the ballet "percussiv" (see "stage works")

soundcarrier Porträt-CD Moritz Eggert


publication www.sikorski.de

Video




texts Number Nine I Schlagzeugauflistung

Schlagzeug I: Glockenspiel, Snare-Drum I, Stand-Tom (*), Ratsche, 2 hohe Kastagnetten (auf Ständer montiert), 2 tiefere Kastagnetten (auf Ständer montiert), Sandpapierblöcke, Marimbaphon, Tam-Tam

Schlagzeug II: Xylophon, Grosse Log-Drum, hoher Tempelblock, Chinese Cymba... [more]

[ 17.08.2004 ]
Number Nine I-III genereller Text

Number Nine

Ähnlich wie mein Klavierwerk Hämmerklavier ist Number Nine als abendfüllender Zyklus angelegt, wobei die Stücke eine gewisse Unabhängigkeit voneinander haben, und auch einzeln und in anderer Reihenfolge aufgeführt werden können.
... [more]

[ 23.12.1998 ]
Number Nine I-III, detaillierte Orchesterbesetzung englisch

Number Nine


orchestra:


Piccolo
Flute I
Flute II

Oboe I
Oboe II

Clarinet (Bb/Eb) I
Calrinet (Bb/Eb) II/ Bassclarinet (Bassclarinet only in III: Millennium Dance)

Bassoon I
Ba... [more]

[ 23.08.2004 ]


see also A visit to the mines
The Trap
Internet-Symphony


   
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Symphony 1.0 (1997)

  Orchestral works - Chamber orchestra
also look at Musiktheater und Performance

  for 12 or more typewriters
work list 73-97-HW

completed 06/15/1997

movements I. Introduction and Allegro
II. Aria


instruments 4 solo, 8 or more tutti typewriters

duration 10'

world premiere 11/29/1997
Julia Schoelzel, Siegfried Mauser, Moritz Eggert, solo typewriters
Munich (Germany), Haus der Kunst, "American Night"

special performance-elements, "Concerto Grosso

publication www.sikorski.de

texts Symphony 1.0, short text about the piece

Symphony 1.0
For 12 typewriters


This piece is the first in a series of weird symphonies for unusual instrumentes, and was followed by Symphony 2.0 for ships horns or car horns and Symphony 3.0 for kazoos and any combination of instruments.
Symphony 1.0 w... [more]

[ 16.06.2003 ]
symphony 1.0, translation of performance notes

Symphonie 1.0
For 12 mechanical typewriters

English translations

Legend:

1) CR = Carriage Return, the left lever is used to roll the carriage from left to right.
2) Type on any letter-key (stems down: left hand, stems up: right hand)
more]

[ 29.09.2004 ]
Text from the american premiere of "Symphony 1.0"

Moritz Eggert
Symphony 1.0

notes by Jane Jaffe

Moritz Eggerts Symphony 1.0 might be considered in the category of a concerto grosso since it pits four solo instruments (concertino) against an ensemble of eight other instruments (ripieno). There is nothing Baroqu... [more]

[ Jane Jaffe , 08.07.2003 ]


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First Movement, all typewriters played with overdub by Moritz Eggert



see also The search for the KlaNNg


   
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Angels/Signs/Journey (1996)
3 orchestral interludes from "Bright Nights"

  Orchestral works - Large ensemble

  for orchestra
work list 66b-96-BE

completed 11/02/1996

instruments Orchestra: Rec. (Garklein-, Discant-, Soprano-, Alto-, Tenor-, Bass-), Clar. (B), Ten.-Sax, Bass-Clar., Bn./Contrabn. - picc.Tr., Tr., Euph., Tb., Tba. - Percussion (2 players), Mouth Percussion (1 player) - Solo-Vl., Solo-Vla., Solo-Vc., E-Guit., E-Bass - Acc., Pf./Harmonium, MIDI-Keyb. (2 players) - strings 3.0.3.3.3

duration 13'

world premiere 0

special amplified mouth percussion, various amplified instruments, use of MIDI-samples

see also Bright Nights (original version, reworked version)


   
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Adagio - An Answered Question (1994)

  Orchestral works - Large ensemble

  for strings
work list 58-94-HW

completed 12/31/1994

instruments 32 solo strings (8.8.6.6.4)

duration 18'

world premiere 06/26/1996
Bamberger Symphoniker, Horst Stein, cond.
Bad Kissingen (Germany), Kissinger Sommer, Grosser Saal

dedicated Herbert Heckmann

publication www.sikorski.de

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MP3

Exceprt from "Adagio" (beginning), Staatsorchester Darmstadt, conducted by Moritz Eggert



see also The search for the KlaNNg
The Trap
now - I need now
Adagio - An Answered Question (version for chamber string orchestra)


   
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Vexations (1993)

  Orchestral works - Chamber orchestra

  for chamber orchestra
work list 45-93-HW

completed 08/08/1993

instruments Chamber orchestra: Fl./picc., Ob., Clar. (Bb), Bn. - Tr. (B), Tb., Tba. - percussion (1 player) - piano/Synthesizer (1 player) - strings 4.0.2.2.1

duration 18'

world premiere 08/22/1993
TMC-fellows, Brad Lubman, cond.
Tanglewood (USA), Tanglewood Music Center

publication parts and score available for hire at Sikorski
http://www.sikorski.de/de/

texts Vexations, deutscher Text zum Stück

Vexations


Vexations ist der Titel eines rätselhaften Klavierstückes von Erik Satie, welches eine Aufführungsdauer von bis zu 2 Tagen hat (wenn die volle Anzahl der vom Komponisten geforderten Wiederholungen gespielt wird).
Optische Illusionen werden oft... [more]

[ 17.12.2004 ]


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excerpt from the piece



see also Squared
Vexations - an analysis of procedures


   
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The raven nevermore overture (1991)

  Orchestral works - Chamber orchestra

  for chamber orchestra
work list 31-91-HW

completed 04/16/1991

instruments Chamber orchestra: Fl./picc., Ob., Bn. - Percussion (1 player), strings 4.4.2.2.1

duration 13'

world premiere 06/05/1991
Junges Philharmonisches Orchester Stuttgart, conductor: Manfred Schreier
Munich, Carl-Orff-Saal (Gasteig), 1st ADEvantgarde-Festival

special some extraordinary percussion, advanced playing techniques

dedicated Sandeep Bhagwati

publication www.sikorski.de

texts Der Rabe Nimmermehr OUvertüre, detaillierte Schlagzeugbesetzung

Der Rabe Nimmermehr Ouvertüre

Schlagzeug

1-2 Spieler (1 Spieler möglich)

Flaschenspiel (es-es) (mit Wasserfüllung gestimmte Weinflaschen)
Bass-Drum mit Fußpedal
Peitsche
Tom-Tom (hoch)
Snare-Drum
... [more]

[ 29.07.2006 ]


   
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No man (1989)

  Orchestral works - Orchestra alone
also look at Vocal music

  for singers and orchestra
work list 21-89-HW

completed 03/17/1989

text Text: vocalises

voices Soprano, Alto, Bass

instruments Fl., Alto-Fl., Ob., Cor Angl.-., Bass-Cl. (Bb), Bar.-Sax., Bn. - Trump. (Bb), Fluegelhorn o. Cornet, Horn, Tb., Tba. - Percussion (3-4 players) - Organ o. electrical Organ, Pf. - Soprano (Solo), Alto, Bass ("orchestra voices") - strings 9.9.6.7.6

duration 12'

world premiere 04/05/1989
Sibylle Plocher, Soprano, Silvia Fichtl, Alto, Markus Hollop, Bass, Catharina Seidel, Organ, Matthias Preissinger, piano, Alexander Hoetzinger, Vibraphone, Andreas Ruppert, conductor, Symphonieorchester Graunke
Munich (Germany), Musikhochschule, Grosser Saal

special Orchestra is divided in an unconventional way, singers sing with certain instrument groups

   
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The eternal song (2001)
Bearbeitung eines Satzes aus "12 Schläge der Sonnenuhr"

  Orchestral works - Chamber orchestra

  for strings
work list 9b-89-BE

completed 1989

instruments string orchestra (minimum: 6.4.4.3.1)

duration 2'

world premiere 04/11/2001
Nuernberger Symphoniker, Philippe Auguin, cond
Nuremberg (Germany), Documentation Center Reichsparteitagsgelaende

special simple scordatura

publication www.sikorski.de

texts Der ewige Gesang (kurzer Text zum Stück)

Der Ewige Gesang...

Stammt ursprünglich aus meinem Stück für Kammerorchester Die 12 Schläge der Sonnenuhr und wurde später von mir als kurzes Einzelstück für Streichorchester bearbeitet.
Das Thema der 12 Schläge... ist Zeit und Erinne... [more]

[ 02.08.2003 ]


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Full Recording of the Piece



see also The 12 strikes of the sundial
The search for the KlaNNg


   
Work
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Lost songs (1993)
version for soprano, 2 recorders and tape

  Orchestral works - Ensembles
also look at Music for choir

work list 19b-88-HW

completed 11/22/1988

text Text: vocalises

voices Soprano

instruments 2 recorders, tape

duration 16'

world premiere 06/02/1993
Temime Bowling, sopr., Naomi Graham, rec., tape produced by Moritz Eggert and Richard Gonski
London (GB); Guildhall School of Music and Drama

dedicated Gabriele Schlick

see also Lost songs
Lost Songs


   
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Lost Songs (2000)
version for 12 saxophones

  Orchestral works - Chamber orchestra
also look at Music for choir

work list 19c-88-HW

completed 11/22/1988

instruments 12 saxophones (3 soprano, 3 alto, 3 tenor, 3 bass)

duration 16'

world premiere 11/04/2000
Sueddeutsches Saxophonorchester, Linda Bangs, cond.
Griesheim (Germany), Haus Waldeck

special jede Stimme kann durch beliebige Instrumente verdoppelt oder ersetzt werden, extrem flexible Besetzung

dedicated Gabriele Schlick

Multimedia

MP3

Excerpt from the piece (beginning)



see also Lost songs
Lost songs


   
Work
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Lost songs (1989)
original version without intsrumentation

  Orchestral works - Chamber orchestra
also look at Music for choir

  for 12 voices ad lib.
work list 19a-88-HW

completed 11/22/1988

text Text: Vokalisen

instruments 12 part ensemble ad lib., parts can be played by more than 1 instrument

duration 16'

world premiere 04/13/1989
Sybille Plocher, sopr., Silvia Fichtl, alto, Rainer Trost, Ten., Markus Hollop, Bass, Johannes Rieger, cond., orchestra of the Musikhochschule
Munich (Germany), Musikhochschule, Grosser Saal

special flexible instrumentation, nearly any combination is possible

dedicated Gabriele Schlick

publication http://www.sikorski.de

texts Verlorene Gesänge, genereller Text

Verlorene Gesänge
(Fassung August 2000)

Generelle Anmerkungen:

Das Stück kann in einer von 3 Versionen aufgeführt werden: nur Sänger (schwer), Sänger und Instrumente (mittelschwer), oder nur Instrumente (leicht). Voraussetzung ist, da&szl... [more]

[ 13.12.2004 ]


see also Lost songs
Lost Songs


   
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Space (1988)

  Orchestral works - Chamber orchestra

  for spatial chamber orchestra
work list 18-88-HW

completed 09/07/1988

instruments Chamber orchestra: Fl., Ob., Clar. (Bb) - Trump. (B), Tb. - Percussion (3 players) - Pf., Guit. - strings 1.1.1.1.0

duration 24'

world premiere 11/11/1988
Mutare Ensemble, Gerhard Mueller.Hornbach, cond.
Braunschweig (Germany), Staedtisches Museum, Braunschweiger Tage Neuer Kammermusik

special musicians are placed apart

dedicated Gerhard Mller-Hornbach

publication www.sikorski.de

texts All, detaillierte Schlagzeugbesetzung

All

Schlagzeug

3 Spieler

Spieler 1
Marimbaphon
Chimes
Woodblock (mittelhoch)
Grosse Trommel
Pauke (d-e)
Mundsirene

Spieler 2
Vibraphon
Kuhglocken (mit Spieler 3), es, f, g, as, b, cis... [more]

[ 19.07.2006 ]


   
Work
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Samba sketch

  Orchestral works - Chamber orchestra

  for chamber orchestra
work list 15-87-NW

completed 1988

instruments Chamber orchestra: 2 Fl., clar. (Bb), Bn. - Tr., Tb. - perc.. - Vl., Vla., Vc., Cb.

duration 2'

   
Work
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Star dog (1986)

  Orchestral works - Concerts

  for piano, clarinet, trumpet, percussion and strings
work list 11-86-HW

completed 04/05/1986

movements I.
II.
III.


instruments Pf. solo, Tr. solo, Cl. Solo, percussion (3 players), strings 6.4.4.4.2

duration 25'

world premiere 06/07/1986
Schwanheimer Kammerorchester, Martin Kraehe, cond., Moritz Eggert, pf., Alexander Michel, clar., Stefan Klemme, trp., Juergen Niessner, Julia Thais, Martin Lorentz, perc.
Oberursel (Germany), Stadthalle

dedicated Leonard Hokanson

publication www.sikorski.de

see also The search for the KlaNNg
Der kaleidoskopische Dieb und sein Schatten


   
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The 12 strikes of the sundial (1986)

  Orchestral works - Chamber orchestra

  for chamber orchestra
work list 9a-85-HW

completed 11/15/1985

movements I. Prlude (1)
II. Into the deep (In die Tiefe)
III. Leviathan
IV. (The eternal song) Der ewige Gesang
IX. Abyss (2)
V. Prlude (2)
VI. Abyss (1)
VII. The announcer of time (Verkünder der Zeit)
VIII. The reverser of time (Umkehrer der Zeit)
X. The fanfare of the defender of time (Die Fanfare des Verteidigers der Zeit)
XI. The defender of time (Der Verteidiger der Zeit)
XII. (Leviathan's scream) Der Schrei des Leviathan


instruments Chamber orchestra: Fl./picc., Ob., Cor angl., Bn. - Hn., Tb. - percussion (2-4 players) - Hp. - strings 0.0.0.2.2.

duration 27'

world premiere 02/02/1986
Mutare Ensemble, Claus Kuehnl, conductor
Frankfurt am Main (Germany), St. Leonhardt

special some unusual percussion, trombone and french horn wander around the concert hall (3rd part only)

dedicated Claus K�hnl

publication www.sikorski.de

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see also The eternal song


   
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Symphony 3.0 (extended version) (2015)
extended version for roughly 22 cars and 2 musical car horns

  Orchestral works - Ensembles
also look at Large ensemble

work list 128b-02-NW

movements 1. leak
2. wawltz
3. wall


instruments ca. 22 cars, conductor

duration 12'

world premiere 06/19/2015
Bayerischer Trabant Club e.V., Soloists, Moritz Eggert, conductor
Passau (Germany), Residenzplatz, Europäische Festwochen (Eröffnung)

publication http://www.sikorski.de

texts Symphonie 3.0 (erweiterte Fassung), Text zum Stück

Moritz Eggert
Symphonie 3.0
Für 6 Hupen/Autohupen/Schiffshörner
Erweiterte Fassung für ca. 22 Autos und zwei musikalische Autohupen
I Wawltz
II Leak
III Wall (nur in der erweiterten Fassung)
Anmerkungen zur erweiterten Fassung (Komposit... [more]

[ Moritz Eggert , 25.04.2015 ]


see also Symphony 3.0


   
   
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