Recording of my piece "Dein ruhiger Zufluchtsort" performed by the Residentie Orkest under Michal Nesterowicz  - 11th October 2024.

Description:

Dein ruhiger Zufluchtsort ("Your peaceful refuge") was composed for the One Minute Symphony project in collaboration with the Residentie Orkest. This piece draws its inspiration from an interview with Johan Aichmayr, a twelve-year-old Austrian student from the Jong Talent program at the Koninklijk Conservatorium Den Haag. Johan shared with me the significance of a cherished place close to his heart: his summer house in the mountains of Loser, Austria. 

He vividly described how this house evokes the essence of his hometown, offering him a profound sense of peace and nostalgia. Johan fondly recounted his favorite pastime at this idyllic retreat: playing his trumpet on the mountaintop and listening to the echoes cascading down the slopes. Inspired by Johan's heartfelt narrative, I wove these evocative images into the fabric of this composition, also incorporating the first theme from Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8.

This piece seeks to capture the tranquility and beauty of Johan’s beloved mountain home, creating a musical reflection of his serene refuge.

David Richter: Dein ruhiger Zufluchtsort / Nesterowicz · Residentie Orkest

David Richter is an emerging Portuguese and Dutch composer currently studying Composition (Bachelor Degree) and Conducting (Minor) at the Royal Conservatoire The Hague in The Netherlands.