Composition
The compositions by Wil Offermans are published by Musikverlag Zimmermann, Germany, Doblinger Vienna, Zen-on Tokyo and Sejong Seoul and are available through your local music store as well as via the Studio E Online Shop. When clicking on an 'Info' button below, you will find extensive additional information, videos and sound samples on each composition.
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For The Contemporary FlutistTwelve flute etudes on contemporary flute techniques (ZM29700). Visit this website by Wil Offermans for comprehensive information on extended techniques. -
Tsuru-no-SugomoriA flute solo, based on a transcription of a traditional Japanese shakuhachi piece (ZM33720) -
Forbidden Valley
Flute quintet for 3 flutes, alto and bass flute (or for sub/contra/bass-flute quintet; commissioned by Kotato & Fukushima Flutes; ZM36240) -
Waltz of the WolvesA flute duet, enjoyable and playful. Commissioned by the Netherlands Flute Academy. (ZM36170) -
Luna y SierraA composition for flute solo with accompaniment by one or more Instruments (ZM35890) -
Just a Short VersionA flute quartet for piccolo, 2 flutes and alto flute (ZM29880) -
Eternal WindsFor 8 flute players, with optional parts to extend the work for (mega) flute ensemble. Commissioned by the Netherlands Flute Academy. (ZM36180) -
HonamiA flute solo, includes various extended techniques (ZM30730) -
Made in Japan6 Japanese Songs for flute solo in 'karaoke-style', includes accompaniment-CD (ZM34950) -
DuoA theatrical-like solo music for (contra bass) flute and a stone (ZM34670 & ZM34671) -
Drigo's Dream to DesertFlute and piano. Inspired by 'Serenade - Les Millions d'Arlequin' by Ricardo Drigo (ZM34510) -
BamburiaA flute ensemble inspired by the Spanish flamenco rhythm of buleria (ZM36030). -
Dance with MeA dance-music for flute ensemble, includes CD and video (ZM35950) -
Voices of Nagasaki -
Itsuki-no-Komori-utaA flute ensemble based on a Japanese lullaby (ZM33850). Awarded by Newly Published Music Committee, National Flute Association USA. -
Kotekanflute ensemble piece based on Balinese interlocking (ZM32590) -
Jungle DanceFlute ensemble piece for bottles and flutes (ZM31430) -
For the Younger Flutist10 contemporary 'game-pieces' for flute solo as well as ensemble, with extensive explanations. -
The Improvisation Calendarexciting scores for 52 improvisations (ZM31950) -
Thumpy Book -
Working Song One & Two - Flute UpdateWorking Song One (two flutes) & Working Song Two (flute and wood-saw) with 15 new music compositions.
Overview of Compositions
Here you can find an overview of the main compositions by Wil Offermans (published and unpublished).| Title | Category | Publisher | CD | Year |
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| Forbidden Valley flute quintet (3 flutes, alto flute, bassflute) premiered by Quintessenz at Flute Festival Munchen 2017. See YouTube video | ensemble | Zimmermann | --- | 2017 |
| Waltz of the Wolves for two flutes. Original title Het Uur van de Wolf commissioned by Neflac (Holland) for Suzanne Wolff and Emily Beynon | duo | Zimmermann | --- | 2015 |
| Eternal Winds for 8 flutists or flute ensemble. Original composition for 500 flutes commissioned by Neflac (Holland) for their 5th anniversary concert on 9th nov. 2014 | ensemble | Zimmermann | --- | 2015 |
| Bamburia, for flute ensemble, based on the Spanish buleria rhythm; original composition commissioned by the Bamboo Orchestra Nakagawa, Fukuoka (Japan). | ensemble | Zimmermann | CD E-131 | 2011 |
| Forbidden Valley, flute quintet (bassflute, bassflute-F, contrabassflute, contrabassflute-F, double-contrabassflute) commissioned by Kotato & Fukushima Flutes, see YouTube video | 5 low flutes | Zimmermann | CD E-131 | 2011 |
| Dance with Me, a dance-music for flute ensemble | ensemble | Zimmermann | CD E-131 | 2011 |
| Luna y Sierra, for flute and one or more instruments | flute, various | Zimmermann | CD E-131 | 2009 |
| Kaze-no-Suiheisen (Horizon of Wind), a music-dance-art performance for 10 Dutch artists in Hirado (Japan), see YouTube video | various | --- | --- | 2009 |
| Ginyu (The Troubadour), for Troubadours Caravan (France), see video | ensemble | --- | --- | 2008 |
| A Letter from Universe, for BSXCaravan 2007 incl. dance, live-painting | ensemble | --- | --- | 2007 |
| Working Song One & Two, (Flute Update) 1/ a duo for two flutes 2/ a duo for flute and wood saw |
flute studies | Doblinger | CD incl. | 2007 |
| Made In Japan, six Japanese songs in 'karaoke'-style | flute solo | Zimmermann | CD E-981 | 2005 |
| OnTheMove, for the Contemporary European Flute Ensemble eWave, commissioned by Gaudeamus, Amsterdam | ensemble | --- | --- | 2004 |
| MmMmM for shomyo voice and small ensemble (fl-bcl-dr-pi-vi-vcl), commisioned by Newman Ensemble (Holland) | ensemble | --- | --- | 2004 |
| Voices of Nagasaki, from the Dejima Suite project | ensemble | Zimmermann | CD E-011 | 2003 |
| Duo, a solo for (contrabass) flute and a stone | flute solo | Zimmermann | --- | 2002 |
| Thumpy Book, a method for the Thumpy flute | Thumpy | Zimmermann | --- | 2002 |
| Drigo's Dream to Desert a flute-piano work inspired by 'Sérénade' from 'Les Millions d'Arlequin' by Riccardo Drigo | flute, piano | Zimmermann | --- | 2001 |
| Dejima Suite, a music project inspired by the Dutch-Japanese history, including shômyô chanting monks, koto, biwa, cello, citizens choir | ensemble | --- | CD E-011 | 2000 |
| Itsuki-no-Komori-uta*, flute ensemble, a famous Japanese lullaby | ensemble | Zimmermann | CD E-981 | 2000 |
| Tsuru-no-Sugomori, a transcription of a shakuhachi piece based on a Zen philosophy | flute solo | Zimmermann | CD E-131 | 1999 |
| Sutralite, for flute ensemble | ensemble | --- | CD E-971 | 1997 |
| Kotekan, for flute ensemble (8 flutes or 5 flutes, alto-flute, 2 bass-flutes) | ensemble | Zimmermann | CD E-971 | 1997 |
| Nasori, for flute ensemble, includes costumes | ensemble | --- | CD E-971 | 1996 |
| The Improvisation Calendar, with 52 improvisations for flute or any other instrument/voice | improvisation | Zimmermann | --- | 1996 |
| Jungle Dance, for bottles and flute ensemble | ensemble | Zimmermann | CD E-971 | 1995 |
| For The Younger Flutist, 10 contemporary flute game-pieces | studies | Zimmermann
Zen-on (Japan) |
--- | 1995 |
| Honami, for flute solo | flute solo | Zimmermann | CD E-971 | 1994 |
| Just A Short Version, flute quartet (pic; 2fl; alto) | quartet | Zimmermann | CD E-971 | 1993 |
| For The Contemporary Flutist **, 12 flute etudes on contemporary flute techniques. For extensive information on extended techniques as well as this book see the special website: For the Contemporary Flutist Online | flute studies | Zimmermann Zen-on (Japan) Sejong (Korea) |
CD9206 | 1992 |
| How to Survive in Paradise II for the Dutch/Japanese duo Junko Ueda / Wil Offermans | duo | --- | CD732 | 1990 |
| Round About 12.5, a 7-month world-wide flute performance by Wil Offermans during 1985-1986 | flutes solo | --- | LP Babel 8637-6 | 1986 |
| Ilios, for flute solo | flute solo | --- | CD712 | 1984 |
* Awarded by Newly Published Music Committee, National Flute Association USA, 2003
** Awarded by Newly Published Music Committee, National Flute Association USA, 1993
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CD Daily Sensibilities
Wil Offermans performing the etudes of 'For the Contemporary Flutist' Wil Offermans speelt zijn etudes van 'For the Contemporary Flutist' Wil Offermans interpreta sus estudios de 'For the Contemporary Flutist' Wil Offermans performing the etudes of 'For the Contemporary Flutist'
CD Made in Japan
Wil Offermans performing his book 'Made in Japan' with Japanese karaoke inspired compositions Wil Offermans speelt zijnboek 'Made in Japan' met op Japanse karaoke geïnspireerde composities Wil Offermans presenta su libro 'Made in Japan' con composiciones inspiradas en el karaoke japonés Wil Offermans presenta su libro "Made in Japan" con composiciones inspiradas en el karaoke japonés
CD How to Survive in Paradise
Duo CD by the Japanese-Dutch Duo Ueda Offermans (voice, satsuma-biwa, flutes, live-electronics) Duo CD van het Japans-Nederlandse Duo Ueda Offermans (zang, satsuma-biwa, fluiten, live-elektronica) Dúo CD del japonés-holandés Dúo Ueda Offermans (voz, satsuma-biwa, flautas, electrónica en vivo) Duo CD by the Japanese-Dutch Duo Ueda Offermans (voice, satsuma-biwa, flutes, live-electronics)