Compositions

Compositions

Orchestral Compositions 

  • Violin Concerto “The Dancing Pan” 

(2,2, Eng.Horn,2,1  b.cl,2, ct.b-4,3,3,1; Timpani, 2 percussionists (bass drum, tam tam, chimes, sus..cymbal), Strings.)

 

  • On The  Nature of Infinity for Orchestra 10’30   (2,2,2,b.cl,2, ct.b-(4,2,3,1)Timp. + 3 percussionists (tam tam, xylophone, wood blocks, triangle, Bass Drum), Strings.

 

  • Warmth, Tone  Poem for orchestra  and Baritone 17’00. Composed for  Christopher Purves.   (2,2,2 b.cl,2, ct.b-4,2,3,1)Timp. 2 percussionists (bass drum, tam tam, chimes, sus..cymbal), Strings.  
  • U for string orchestra 7’00 –alternative version: solo violin and string orchestra.
  • Ministry of loneliness for counter-tenor, mix ensemble ,  with texts. ( revised version from 2021)
  • Battalia a 10 for string orchestra, on a theme by H.I.Biber. 10’00

 

Opera & Stage works

  • The Seer   Opera in three acts for 2 mezzo-sopranos, soprano, tenor, bass- baritone, silent chorus of performing artists,  and orchestra . Libretto by Isaiah Bell. (in the making)
  • Black Eurydice: multi-disciplinary work. Viola da Gamba, voices and Looper
  • GAIA-Ein Cyborg Oper : soprano , strings, and viola da Gamba, and electronics 
  • Caïn & Abel, from Aktuell Anlass. for 2 vocalists, percussions, cello or V. da Gamba, and live electronics.

 

 

Vocal music

  • Song cycle for Soprano and piano (4 songs in French )
  1. Je regarde par la fenêtre,
  2. je ne pleure plus,
  3. Vous êtes invisible a mes yeux,
  4. Vous êtes ma douceur
  • Raidne for Soprano and prepared Tape
  • Raidne version II for 2 sopranos.

commissioned  by soprano Lisa-Newell -Smith. Premiered at Opera house of Stralsund in October 2024.

  • In the twilight of Memory for SATB choir,  in English, text by Khalil Gibran.
  • Voices of (S)Care, for SATB choir as part of the multi-disciplinary Online production 2021
  • GAIA-Ein Cyborg Oper  (excerpt): solo, for soprano and string quartet

 

 

Chamber music 

  • String Quartet – ( in the making, for 2026)
  • 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
  • GutFEELING-re-writing of B.Strozzi for period instrument (strings, lute, and sackbut)

 “Vanessa’s music manages the balancing act between new and old, which makes the music so exciting. Sound creation and musical narration are always side by side here, absolutely beautiful!”

Mirjiam Schmuck, Kainkollektiv