Composition
The compositions by Wil Offermans are published by Musikverlag Zimmermann, Frankfurt, 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 an 'Info' button, 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. Find extensive information on extended techniques as well as this book on 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
