Kevin Houben

Bonelab was written for the Belgian ensemble 'The Bone Society'. In this composition, Kevin Houben displays all facets of the octet without limitations and with high physical demands for both the alto...

When Tantalus, a figure from Greek mythology, invited the gods to a banquet, he served them his son Pelops, whom he had cut into pieces. He did so to test whether his guests were omniscient. As a puni...

When Tantalus, a figure from Greek mythology, invited the gods to a banquet, he served them his son Pelops, whom he had cut into pieces. He did so to test whether his guests were omniscient. As a puni...

Belgian composer Kevin Houben wrote this work for the following instrumentation: Glockenspiel, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Marimba 1, Marimba 2, Bass Marimba, Timpani, Tubular Bells, Whip, Bell Plates, Aqu...

The Broken Sword is one of the five ceremonial swords kept in the Tower of London and is used during the coronation of a new king or queen. Legend has it that an angel broke off the tip of the sword i...

Forgotten World pays homage to a former conductor of the orchestra that commissioned this work. It also happens to be the same orchestra that composer Kevin Houben gained some of his early experience...

Dogon whisks the audience off on a journey to the steep slopes of the Dogon Valley. Majestic brass sounds sketch the exotic culture of the Malian Dogon people. The Dogon see the valley as both a threa...

Lucifer is the name for the devil, or more precisely: the devil before his fall. This composition distinguishes itself by means of a grand and fierce introduction, with a reflection on, and introducti...

El Toro Amoroso' ('The Amorous Bull') dances about cheerfully in this frivolous Spanish-influenced piece. It was specially written for the summer camp of the 'Banda Pare Manyanet de Reus' (Spain). At...

El Toro Amoroso' ('The Amorous Bull') dances about cheerfully in this frivolous Spanish-influenced piece. It was specially written for the summer camp of the 'Banda Pare Manyanet de Reus' (Spain). At...

Guardian Angels ist der musikalische Ausdruck der Legende vom Pfarrer Louis Henri Antoine Bähler in Kombination mit dem Gebrauch des Psalm 34. Der Nordwesten der Veluwe und besonders Oldebroek (die Ni...

Renowned Belgian composer Kevin Houben composed 'Ride' for the 'Fanfare 'Bereden Wapens''. This orchestra originated after drastic reorganisations and cutbacks within Defense in 2011 and 2012, includi...

Hidden Light - Loyalty Among Friends, was composed on the occasion of the 75 year membership of Mr Leo Knoben at the Royal Brass Band 'Eendracht Waubach'. (NL) From pride and admiration for this excep...

Johannes Brahms can be considered to be one of the top composers of the nineteenth century chamber music. He was a giant in this field and an eminent successor of Beethoven and Haydn. A masterpiece fr...

Ancient Tales Commissioned by Fanfare Ellona Ell (NL) in honor of her centenary in 2023 "Ancient Tales" was written by composer Kevin Houben in honor of the 100th anniversary of Fanfare Ellona, an aut...

Guardian Angels ist der musikalische Ausdruck der Legende vom Pfarrer Louis Henri Antoine Bähler in Kombination mit dem Gebrauch des Psalm 34. Der Nordwesten der Veluwe und besonders Oldebroek (die Ni...

The Battle on the Heath On 24 January 1597, the 'Tielenheide' - a stretch of moorland near the Belgian village of Tielen, south of Turnhout-was the scene of a great battle. Prince Maurice of Nassau, c...

Renowned Belgian composer Kevin Houben composed 'Ride' for the 'Fanfare 'Bereden Wapens''. This orchestra originated after drastic reorganisations and cutbacks within Defense in 2011 and 2012, includi...

Hidden Light - Loyalty Among Friends, was composed on the occasion of the 75 year membership of Mr Leo Knoben at the Royal Brass Band 'Eendracht Waubach'. (NL) From pride and admiration for this excep...

Johannes Brahms can be considered to be one of the top composers of the nineteenth century chamber music. He was a giant in this field and an eminent successor of Beethoven and Haydn. A masterpiece fr...

Ancient Tales Commissioned by Fanfare Ellona Ell (NL) in honor of her centenary in 2023 "Ancient Tales" was written by composer Kevin Houben in honor of the 100th anniversary of Fanfare Ellona, an aut...

March of the Marmots describes the comical creatures that emerge from their winter slumber, at _x005Ffirst soft and hesitant, then stridently march from their burrows into the sunlight. This piece is...

Tonight the sea will be awash with pink! Flamingos from everywhere are flying in for a rockin' party. Their long legs prance around to the beat, circling each other, as their beaks chatter all night l...