In October 1997, Jacob de Haan visited the Swiss village of St. Moritz, where he worked as a conductor with a symphonic wind band. The Mountains around St. Moritz were covered in marvelous autumn colo...
This magnificent march describes the colorful activity in a circus ring. At the ringmaster's signal, the parade of performers and animals begins in a festive and joyful atmosphere. An interlude of per...
With Adagietto Jacob de Haan demonstrates his ability to write in all kinds of styles. A sense of pure calm emanates from the flowing main melody. The tasteful orchestration fully supports the harmoni...
This three-part suite is rich in dances and full of contrasting styles and dynamics. The title of the work is a pun on the term 'concerto grosso', a piece in parts for a group of solo instruments and...
Singapura Suite was commissioned by Singapore's Ministry of Education Extracurricular Activities Branch to serve as a compulsory piece for the 1999 Singapore Youth Festival. 'Singapura' is the origina...
Dreaming of love. This is the theme of the folksong on which the composition was based. Its characteristic melody inspired Jacob de Haan to this instrumental romance with a transparent structure consi...
