Jan de Haan

George Gershwin's only opera, Porgy and Bess, dealt with the socially sensitive issue of race. The composer even specified that it may only be performed by coloured actors. Summertime is easily the mo...

As the title suggests, this 'collage' contains Veni Emmanuel, I lest né le divin Enfant, Ding Dong! Merrily on High and In Dulci Jubilo. Although this piece is written in an easy and flexible band gr...

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...

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...

Five Intradas enthält fünf kurze Eröffnungsstücke aus der Feder von Jan de Haan: Intrada, Valerius-Intrada, Intrada 'Louis Bourgeois', Weihnachts-Intrada und Neujahrs-Intrada. Wie die Titel schon ande...

A great traditional slow piece from the standard repertoire. Perfect to work on sound, phrasing and intonation.

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...

Based on the famous melody from the Adagio movement of the Clarinet Concerto by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, this work has a beautiful lyrical quality to it. Compositions of this nature require the abilit...

Based on the famous melody from the Adagio movement of the Clarinet Concerto by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, this work has a beautiful lyrical quality to it. Compositions of this nature require the abilit...

Das Rondo aus dem Stück Abdelazer oder die Rache des Mohren ist eines der bekanntesten Stücke von Purcell - nicht zuletzt, weil Benjamin Britten es für seinen berühmten Young Person's Guide to the Orc...

A moment of contemplation with this plain and beautiful chorale arranged by Jan de Haan.

Variations on a Chord was composed on the occasion of the second lustrum of the Dutch Brass Band Championships celebrated in 1990. The piece is the immediate sequel to Contrasten a piece which was com...

Variations on a Chord was composed on the occasion of the second lustrum of the Dutch Brass Band Championships celebrated in 1990. The piece is the immediate sequel to Contrasten a piece which was com...