Compositions
Orchestral Compositions
–On The Nature of Infinity for Orchestra
(2,2,2,b.cl,2, ct.b-(4,2,3,1)Timp. + 2 percussionists (tam tam, xylophone, wood blocks, triangle, Bass Drum), Strings.
-Warmth, Tone Poem for orchestra and Baritone. Composed for Christopher Purves.
(2,2,2 b.cl,2, ct.b-4,2,3,1)Timp. 2 percussionists (bass drum, tam tam, chimes, see you soon!.cymbal), Strings.
–U for string orchestra
-Ministry of loneliness for symphonic orchestra (2,2,2,2-2,2,0,0)Timp. Strings. with texts
–Human Talking 1.0 for Baroque Orchestra. Part of a series of 3: Human talking 2.0 for chamber orchestras, and Human talking 3.0 for ensemble and voices.
–Battalia a 10 for string orchestra, on a theme by H.I.Biber.
Chamber and vocal music
–Song cycle for Soprano and piano
(4 songs in French )
-Raidne for Soprano and prepared Tape
Premiered by soprano Lisa-Newell -Smith at Opera house of Stralsund in October 2024.
-Ruku v Ruce (Hand in Hand) Duet for violin and viola; commissioned by violinist Markéta Janouskova for NDR concert serie 2024.
–Le Souffle de Catherine for flute, clarinet and film video.
–La Solitude de St-Amant, for counter-tenor, viola da gamba and looper
–Voices of (S)Care, for SATB choir
– GAIA-Ein Cyborg Oper : solo, for soprano and string quartet
–GutFEELING-re-writing of B.Strozzi for period instrument (strings, lute, and sackbut)
-Orfeo, re-writing of Monteverdi’s Orfeo for voice, 2 viola da gamba and dancer
–Caïn & Abel, from Aktuell Anlass. for 2 vocalists, percussions, cello, and live electronics.
“Vanessa’s music manages the balancing act between new and old, both are at home in it and create their very own narrative level, which makes the music so exciting. Sound creation and musical narration are always side by side here, absolutely beautiful!”
–M. Schmuck, Kainkollektiv