In November on Saturday the 19th the fanfare band version of Nahr-al-Alwaan will be performed for the first time. The transcription was commissioned by K.E.S.F.O. Nieuw Leven Vianen (The Netherlands). This orchestra, conducted by Leon Vliex, will perform the composition with an ensemble of Arabian instruments.
The CD named Crab Migration is now available at Molenaar BV. The CD contains a recording of Christmas Island: Crab Migration, which was recorded by the wind band of the Portugese Air Force.
The discography of Alex Poelman has been added to this webpage. On this page you can find an overview of the CD’s containing recordings of his compositions
Pegasus, one of the most recent compositions by Alex Poelman, has been recorded by the Landes polizei orchester. You can listen to some short fragments of this recording on this website. Look for Pegasus in the compositions area.
On the first of may the new composition Biesbosch Line Crossers was performed in Hank (the Netherlands). The score takes place in world war two. Dutch people living on the already freed area of the Netherlands cross the Biesbosch (a swamp like environment) in little boats to deliver medicine and messages to the land still terrorized by the German army. On the way back they help people to reach the safe lands. Fear, Terror, Hope and eventually the liberation of the Netherlands are described in this composition for Fanfare Band.
Last month both Pegasus and Christmas Island had a successful first performance. Recordings of these two compositions will be added to the site shortly.
Christmas Island: Crab Migration has been added to the composition overview page. The piece describes the yearly migration of millions of red crabs on a small island near Indonesia and Australia. The composition will have its first performance in November at a contest for wind bands in the Netherlands.
Theophoros, originally composed for brass choir, had a successful introduction for fanfare. Being performed by two professional Dutch military orchestras. Both conducted by famous conductors: Erik Janssen and Tijmen Botma. This challenging score will be available at Molenaar Edition BV in a few months.
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Alex Poelman