Jan de Haan Brass Band

The Dutch 'patriottentijd' (literally 'Time of the Patriots') was a period of political instability in the 1780s. The country was led by regents who were occupied with their own personal interests rat...

Jan de Haan drew inspiration for this work from five paintings exhibited in The Hermitage in Saint Petersburg, one of the largest and most versatile museums in the world. He used the melodious Andante...

The composition Mirage is inspired by the ghost ship from the legend "The Flying Dutchman", a story deeply rooted in seafaring culture. The ship, condemned to sail the seas forever, often appears on t...

The source of inspiration for this work was three great explorers of the past, who traveled with courage and perseverance to unknown areas of the world. The expeditions of Marco Polo, Christopher Colu...

The source of inspiration for this work was three great explorers of the past, who traveled with courage and perseverance to unknown areas of the world. The expeditions of Marco Polo, Christopher Colu...

The sparkling Oxford Intrada is based on the well-known Christmas carol O Come All Ye Faithful. The piece takes its name from the place where it was first performed, namely Oxford Cathedral in England...

This substantial work by Jan de Haan explores the many tonal qualities of the brass band. Following a quiet opening theme based on Phrygian tonality the band bursts into life with a massive climax. Fo...

After the introduction, in which the landscape of Groningen with its beautiful wide views is presented, follows five variations based on the 13th-century Gregorian theme Dies Irae that is attributed t...

After the introduction, in which the landscape of Groningen with its beautiful wide views is presented, follows five variations based on the 13th-century Gregorian theme Dies Irae that is attributed t...

Every year a competition for wind orchestras and brass bands takes place in Wallberg, Switzerland. Apart from a hymn and a solo piece, all orchestras also have a compulsory piece to play. The commissi...

The Dutch 'patriottentijd' (literally 'Time of the Patriots') was a period of political instability in the 1780s. The country was led by regents who were occupied with their own personal interests rat...

In 1989, the demonstration named the 'Baltic Way' also known as the Baltic Chain- was held in the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania by its citizens in a call for independence from the Sov...

In 1989, the demonstration named the 'Baltic Way' also known as the Baltic Chain- was held in the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania by its citizens in a call for independence from the Sov...

Jan de Haan drew inspiration for this work from five paintings exhibited in The Hermitage in Saint Petersburg, one of the largest and most versatile museums in the world. He used the melodious Andante...

Redbad was written for the Championship Section of the Dutch Brass Band Championships - and thus it contains plenty of musical and technical challenges. In this work of seven connected movements we ge...

Brass Band Gloria Deï, the group that commissioned this work, has its roots in the Frisian town of Gerkesklooster (the Netherlands), where the settlement Wigerathorp used to be. In the 13th century, a...

Brass Band Gloria Deï, the group that commissioned this work, has its roots in the Frisian town of Gerkesklooster (the Netherlands), where the settlement Wigerathorp used to be. In the 13th century, a...

The composition Mirage is inspired by the ghost ship from the legend "The Flying Dutchman", a story deeply rooted in seafaring culture. The ship, condemned to sail the seas forever, often appears on t...

The sky creates a dazzling display of yellows, oranges, and reds, before turning a calm blue, then purple, and finally black. Such sunsets inspired Jan de Haan to write this piece for solo flugelhorn...

The sky creates a dazzling display of yellows, oranges, and reds, before turning a calm blue, then purple, and finally black. Such sunsets inspired Jan de Haan to write this piece for solo flugelhorn...

Christmas Fantasy is a fantastic medley by Jan de Haan which features some of the best-known songs from the Christmas season. Includes: Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen; O Little Town of Bethlehem; Once in...