Mem'ries of Erin

None of my works has seen so many changes like “Mem´ries of Erin”. Its first (immature) stages were composed during my studies in the 1970s and since then many ideas had been discarded and changed all over again: even the instrumentation and the work’s title have undergone numerous changes.

At last the three-movement work “Mem’ries of Erin” emerging from the initial Fantasy for 12 Cellos was completed and premiered by the Bamberg chamber orchestra in the new residence Bamberg in 2002. I myself was part of the orchestra during the premiere which helped me get an additional inside impression of an orchestral musician. This might have led to further adjustments within the following 2 years until in 2004 it finally obtained the version I was pleased with.

Limerick Junction

The train station of Limerick can be seen as a symbol for a crossroad: one has to decide on which of both ways to take. The musical narrative describes the journey through Ireland from Dublin to Limerick.

Cliffs of Moher

What an enchanting landscape! The Phyrgian main theme reflects the charm of this landscape and one might get the impression to hear the deep situated surf.

Doolin

Doolin is a splendid little town on the west coast of Ireland: there is probably not a single famous musician who has not performed in one of the few local pubs. The initial rhythm changes stagger cheerfully and a bit tipsy.