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Recordings of compositions and arrangements by Peter Greve

Hereunder a summary is given of all DVDs and CDs containing works by Peter Greve. The DVDs #1 and 2 cost EU 15.– a piece, the CDs #6, 7, 9, 16 and 15: EU 10.– a piece. In these prices, mailing … Continue reading

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Articles in English

1. Text in PARMA Recording News, 23 April 2019, taken from the CD “Voices of Earth & Fire, Vol.II”, released by Navona Records on April 26, 2019– Download:The Inside Story– Quote: “Q: What inspires you to write?A: Generally: the process … Continue reading

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Welcome

Welcome to the website of Peter Greve, composer and arranger. The compositions belong to the category “contemporary classical”. The arrangements are based on classical works dating from the Renaissance to the early 20th century. Most recent up-date: 08-01-2021 Voor de … Continue reading

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Structure website

The website is divided in five categories, corresponding to columns headed: “biography, contact data and links“, “articles“, “compositions“, “arrangements” and “new“. The first column “biography, contact data and links” gives access to the CV and other personal data of the author. … Continue reading

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Photographs

Explanation to the photographs at the top of this page (from left to right): – Trumpet player at the Netherlands’ Student Orchestra, 2nd tour, 1954 – “Peter plays Debussy“, oilpainting made by the finnish painter Eva von Weissenberg on Wijk (Kimito, Finland), … Continue reading

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Personal history

I was, probably, 6 or 7 years old when I determined for myself that “later” I wanted to become a composer: in my parental home, Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert were frequent, highly esteemed and almost physically present guests, and when … Continue reading

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38 – Oerbos (“Primeval Forest”), symphonic poem for wind orchestra (2020)

The work has been commissioned by the “Koninklijk Zeister Harmonie Gezelschap” (Royal Wind Orchestra Zeist). The subject is Nature and inhabitants of the area now known as The Netherlands in the time of the “Hunebed builders” (Late Stone Age, approx. … Continue reading

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37 – Sonatina for piano solo (in the spirit of Willem Pijper, 1894-1947) (2019)

The work has been written for the occasion of the 10th meeting of the composers’ co-operative “Somextro” on June, 30, 2019 in The Hague. The composition is written in the spirit of one of the most important Dutch composers from … Continue reading

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36 – “Prelude, Chorale & Voluntary” for carillon and sound track (2018)

The work has been written as a contribution to the course “Composing for the carillon”, organised by the “Nederlandse Klokkenspel-Vereniging” (Dutch Carillon Society) on the occasion of the 100-years’ anniversary of the society. At a performance, the carillon part will … Continue reading

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35 – “Scaramuccia” for orchestra (2018)

The work was commissioned by the symphonic orchestra “Scaramouche” for use as a opening-tune or encore at their concerts. It is a free, one-movement adaptation of Milhaud’s work for (originally) 2 pianos “Scaramouche”, in which elements from the three movements … Continue reading

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34 – Concerto grosso (“Bipolarities”) for chamber orchestra (2018)

The work is an adapation of the Partita for 11 brass players (cat.nr. 02) for double chorus chamber orchestra. The first chorus consists of 6 wind instruments (fl, ob, cl, 2hr, bs), the second chorus of strings (4viI, 4viII, 4ve, … Continue reading

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33* – “Coming home”, allegory for mixed choir and orchestra, with illustrations by Rik van Linden van den Heuvell (2017)

The work has been commissioned by the “Goois Symphonie Orkest” (Hilversum, Netherlands) on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the orchestra in 2018. It was performed on 09- and 10-06-2018, in co-operation with the choral society  “COV Hilversum”, in … Continue reading

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32* – “Cascades”, 6 short pieces for computer-controlled carillon (2016)

The pieces have been written for a composition competition organised by the Culture Centre “De Adelberg” in Lommel (Belgium) on the occasion of the placement of a new computer for the automated control of the carillon in the local St.Pietersbandenkerk. … Continue reading

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31 – In Memoriam for clarinet, cello and piano (2016)

Elements from the Trio for clarinet, cello and piano from 2012 (see cat.nr. 22), were combined with newly written parts to a one-movement piece “In Memoriam” for the same instruments. The motto of the piece is: “When only the memories … Continue reading

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30 – For Frank: Five Pieces for Piano duet (2015)

For shared pleasure and study with my friend and partner Frank Herman, I adapted four of the Songs on East-European folk poetry (cat.nr. 05 and 10) and the last movement (Aksak) of the Sonata for flute and piano (cat.nr. 03) … Continue reading

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29* – “Arctic Saga”, audio/video-DVD with illustrations by Rik van Linden van den Heuvell (2014)

The scenario of this audio-visual tale originates from the authors’ phantasy. The story focusses on a community of “Trolls”: small, magic creatures with almost human characteristics which play a role in many Scandinavian folk stories. Music and illustrations, – more … Continue reading

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28* – Symfonietta for chamber orchestra (2014)

The work described under cat.nr. 11, “Magic Winter”, has been expanded and re-orchestrated to a Symfonietta for chamber orchestra. I: Adagio – Allegro vivace – Tempo I; II: Adagio – Andante espressivo – Tempo I; III: Allegro moderato Orchestra: 2fl(II … Continue reading

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27* – Audio-visual fairy tale “The Palace of the Dreamking”: DVD-film with illustrations by Rik van Linden van den Heuvell (2013)

The symphonic poem “The Palace of the Dreamking” (cf cat.nr. 06) served as a basis for this audio-visual production. More than 60 drawings by illustrator – media designer Rik van Linden van den Heuvell were added to the original sound … Continue reading

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26 – “Arctic Elegy” for string sextet (2013)

The work described under cat.nr.25 is also available in a version for string sextet. Instrumentation: 2vi 2ve vc cb Duration: ca 6 min. – Download score: 26 Part String sextet – Download explanation: 26 Explanation

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25 – “Arctic Elegy” for flexible ensemble (4 voices and piano) (2013)

Instrumentation: flexible (cf Explanation hereunder) Duration: ca 6 min. – Download score: 25 Part, multipurpose – Download explanation: 25 Explanation

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24 – Partita for clarinet choir and piano (2013)

I: Sinfonia – largo maestoso – allegro energico; II: Canzon per Sonar (“Looking back to Giovanni Gabrieli”): sostenuto – allegro – tempo I; III: Motu proprio: allegro giusto Instrumentation (all clarinets): 2E-flat 3B-flat 1bassethorn 1alto 4bass 1doublebass Duration: ca 9 … Continue reading

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23 – Concerto da camera for 10 wind instruments, double bass and piano (2013)

I: Sinfonia: introduzione: quasi recitativo – allegro energico; II: Canzon per Sonar (“Looking back to Giovanni Gabrieli”): sostenuto – allegro – tempo I; III: Motu proprio: allegro giusto Instrumentation: 2fl ob EH cl bcl 2 bs 2 hr pf db Duration: ca 9 … Continue reading

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22* – Trio for clarinet, bassoon or violoncello, and piano, in memoriam Mary van Veen-Viëtor (2012)

I: Day and night at Het Bergelt: Introduzione – Allegretto amabile, con moto – Agitato (“Nachtmusik”) – Tempo I; II: Reflection (Passacaglia): Andante tranquillo; III: Dance: Allegro giocoso Instrumentation: cl(A) bs/vc pf Duration: ca 15 min. – Download score: I: 22 Part1 … Continue reading

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21 – “Drieslag”, 3 short songs for mixed choir, piano and percussion (2012)

I: Dipping rhyme; II: Funeral march; III: Mending the kettle Instrumentation: SATB pf perc (wood block, djembe, alumina pots and lids) Duration: ca 3 min. – Download score: I: 21 Part1 (versie 02) II: 21 Part2 (versie 02) III: 21 Part3 (versie 02) … Continue reading

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20* – “Horizons”, for flute, bass clarinet, piano and percussion (2012)

I: Dawn; II: Morning; III: Afternoon; IV: Sunset Instrumentation: fl(also picc) bcl pf perc(1 player) Duration: ca 7 min. – Download score: 20 Part – Download explanation: 20 Explanation – *Download electronic registration made by Eddy Geeraerts, Belgium (audio only): … Continue reading

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19* – Songs on Dutch children’s poetry for baritone-solo, mixed choir, wind quintet, piano and percussion (2012)

Re-instrumentation (unless stated otherwise: version 02) of the work described under 07 (= version 01). I: Het Algemeen; II: De Lente; III: Annemieke; IV: Aftelkanon; V: Chanson; VI: De Kat; VII: Cortège; VIII: Ketellapper; IX: Bellen blazen; X: Verkering I; XI: … Continue reading

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18 – *Aria à la mémoire de M. Francis Poulenc, “mi-gamin, mi-moine” pour trompette et orgue (2011)

Instrumentation: trp(C and/or B-flat) org Duration: ca 5 min. – Download score: 18 Part – Download explanation: 18 Explanation – *CD-recording (for ordering, cf column “New” to the right of this page): Track 2 on CD “In Tandem”, produced by … Continue reading

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17* – Partita for double wind quintet with bass instrument (2011)

Re-instrumentation of the work mentioned under cat. nr. 02. This version obtained the predicate “Eervolle Vermelding” (“Honourable Mention”) at the CoMA (“Contemporary Music for All”) festival in Maastricht on 06-11-2011. I: Sinfonia: Largo – Allegro energico – Tempo I; II: Canzon per Sonar … Continue reading

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16* – “Side effects” for 5 wind instruments (2011)

Instrumentation: The work exists in 3 versions: – for reed quintet: ob/EH cl alto-sax bcl bs – for traditional wind quintet: fl ob/EH cl hr bs – for electronic registration: “fl/ob/EH cl alto-sax bcl bs” Duration: ca 5 min. – … Continue reading

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15 *- “Dialogues” for flute, violoncello, piano and (optionally) narrator (2011)

Instrumentation: narrator(optional) fl vc pf I: Discussion; II: Dispute; III: Reflection; IV: Celebration Duration: ca 16 min. – Download score: I: 15 Part1 (E) II: 15 Part2 (E) III: 15 Part3 (E, with text) IV: 15 Part4 (E) – Download explanation and text: 15 … Continue reading

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113 – W.A. Mozart, Serenade K 388

I: Allegro; II: Andante; III: Minuetto in Canone – Trio in Canone al rovescio – Minuetto D.C.; IV: Allegro (Tema con variazioni) Ensemble: 2 E-flat cl, 4 flat Bes-flat cl, alt0 cl, bh, 3 bass cl, contrabass cl Duration: ca … Continue reading

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112 – M. Mousorgsky, Six songs for baritone

I: Gdye ty, zvyozdotchka?; II: Kalistrat; III: Pyesn’ startsa; IV: Svyetik Savishna; V: Spi, ousni, kryestyanskiï syn;VI: Seminarist Instrumentation: baritone-solo 2fl ob obd’a(also EH) cl bh(also bcl) 2bs 2hr trp str Duration: ca 16 min. – Download score: 112 Part1 … Continue reading

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111* – F. Poulenc, The story of Babar, the little elephant

Instrumentation: narrator fl(also picc) ob cl bs pf Duration: ca 20 min. – Download score: 111 Part – Download explanation: 111 Explanation – Download audio-recording (fragment*) Executants: Mariëlle Mud (flute), Anna Duinker (oboe), Harry-Imre Dijkstra (clarinet), Jasper Bon (bassoon), Lodewijk … Continue reading

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