frihling (spring)

Promenad

Galitsianer Khusid (traditional)

Beginning of the Odysee from Homer in ancient greek, sung by his son Bartholomais

Refrain:| 
|Ἄνδρα μοι ἔννεπε, Μοῦσα, πολύτροπον, ὃς μάλα πολλὰ
πλάγχθη, ἐπεὶ Τροίης ἱερὸν πτολίεθρον ἔπερσε·:||


1.) πολλῶν δ’ ἀνθρώπων ἴδεν ἄστεα καὶ νόον ἔγνω,
πολλὰ δ’ ὅ γ’ ἐν πόντῳ πάθεν ἄλγεα ὃν κατὰ θυμόν,
ἀρνύμενος ἥν τε ψυχὴν καὶ νόστον ἑταίρων.
ἀλλ’ οὐδ’ ὧς ἑτάρους ἐρρύσατο, ἱέμενός περ·

->Refrain

2,)αὐτῶν γὰρ σφετέρῃσιν ἀτασθαλίῃσιν ὄλοντο,
νήπιοι, οἳ κατὰ βοῦς Ὑπερίονος Ἠελίοιο
ἤσθιον· αὐτὰρ ὁ τοῖσιν ἀφείλετο νόστιμον ἦμαρ.
τῶν ἁμόθεν γε, θεά, θύγατερ Διός, εἰπὲ καὶ ἡμῖν.

-> Refrain

Refrain: Tell me, muse, the deeds of the wandering man,
Who erred so far after the destruction of the holy Troy,

1.) Many cities of men he saw and learned their minds,
many pains he suffered, heartsick on the open sea,
fighting to save his life and bring his comrades home.
But he could not save them from disaster, hard as he strove—

Refrain

2.)the recklessness of their own ways destroyed them all,
the blind idiots, they devoured the cattle of the Sun
and the Sungod blotted out the day of their return. 
Tell us a little about this, and more, daughter of Kronion.

Andra moi ennepe mousa (Odyssee - original lyrics-)

Don Quijote de la Mancha
CAPÍTULO PRIMERO
En un lugar de la Mancha, de cuyo nombre no quiero acordarme, no ha mucho tiempo que vivía un hidalgo de los de lanza en astillero, adarga antigua, rocín flaco y galgo corredor

“Somewhere in la Mancha, in a place whose name I do not care to remember, a gentleman lived not long ago, one of those who has a lance and ancient shield on a shelf and keeps a skinny nag and a greyhound for racing.”

El Ingenioso Hidalgo

Viderkol (engl.: echo)

Macedonian tales

Melting snow on the Lepenac

The New Bike

Beidh rath ar Éirinn version 2

I sent a bagpipe version of my irish piece "Beidh rath ar Éirinn" to the exceptionally talented, also irish songwriter Johnny Mc Farlane and asked if he could come up with some lyrics. What felt like 10 minutes later, he sent me a  recording. His first spontaneous interpretation, a brilliant ballad, changed the character of the piece, but had a very special appeal that I also associate with the more rebellious side of Ireland.
Musically, I was fascinated because the originally cheerful, lovely piece now served as a carrier of rather sad, stirring emotions. (The listener can experience this magical effect for himself if he listens directly to the next track "Beidh rath ar Éirinn" version 2, after this one.)
Several attempts to improve this song musically failed, because that certain something that appeared spontaneously in this first recording, the first impression, the first feeling, was suddenly missing with all the "improvements". 
Irritated by this effect, we wanted to let some Irish turf grow over it and hold off on releasing what felt like an a little bit  "unfinished" piece.

But, since the Ukraine war surprised us all, the topic of the song became very topical and Johnny and I decided to take a stand against war and for solidarity with its victims, especially women and children.

This is an Anti-war song, set in Ireland during 1916 Easter Rising and referencing the song "When Johnny comes Marching home" , except in many cases Johnny didn't come marching home. The story in the song is told from the eyes of a woman who is standing in a station waiting for her beloved to return but in her heart she knows that isn't going to happen. This song is dedicated to all the people in the Ukraine fighting for their homes, their freedom and for their Lives to let them know that we are praying for them and that we support them in their struggle for freedom.

Lyrics (by Johnny Mc Farlane aka No killie fish) .
She stood with the crowd, to see if Johnny came marching home.
As the solders disembarked the army train, she stood alone.
She held her breath and she clutched her heart and she prayed in the pouring rain, that sweet johnny would come home and that she'd see him once again.
As the band played a march, she thought she saw him get off the train,
with his Head held high and his shoulders back;  she ran through the morning rain.
With tears in her eyes she called his name, " Johnny are you home again"?
But all she heard, was the army band, as it played a sad refrain.

And all she heard, was a whisper on the wind and all she felt, was pain,
for she knew in her heart, that johnny didn’t make it home and she'd never see his sweet sweet face again.

As the station emptied, she stood on the platform all alone,
for Johnny didn’t make it back, poor lad, he never made it home.
And her poor heart broke, like the rocks on the shamrock shore,
for she knew that she'd never see her Johnny anymore

She roamed the mountains and the valleys wide
She was the banshee of the night she wailed and she cried
Until the day that johnny came to take her form this land
She kissed his lips, she held him tight and then she took his hand.

Johnny Didn't Make It Home( feat. Johnny Mc Farlane)

The archaeological sensation that Irish musicians played with Indian musicians 2000 years ago, inspired me to write this piece. For more information look at this:
https://www.anu.edu.au/news/all-news/ancient-irish-musical-history-found-in-modern-india

Archaeological  proof: Irish musicians in India 300 BC

Hear,  my heart 's beating for you!

Gadjo

In 2000, a children's orchestra took part in the "Prix de jeuness", a European music competition.
For this I composed a story of a Brazilian street child ("Manolito")consisting of 7 pieces. The "music box" was the centerpiece of the story. Manolito, the street kid finds the music box in a garbage dump looking for food. I wanted to orchestrate it "better" again, but I'm not satisfied yet. 
Warning: this version is not suitable for children's orchestras!!

Die alte Spieluhr (the old music box) Theme from Manolito

The original of this piece ist 30 years old and written by me for piano only. 
last year i decided, to orchestrate it, if i remember correctly.

Remember -

impatient waiting(Sketch for piano)

Thanks to Gerhard Richter (@Myopus) for mastering that piece!

Concertino for Cello Part 1(mastered by @MyOpus)

Mastered by @MyOpus
Thank you again Gerhard

Concertino for Cello Part2 (mastered by @MyOpus)

Concertino for Cello part3 (mastered by @MyOpus)

Bagatelle  für Klavier No.1

Bagatelle für Klavier  No.4

Liz Dicker did me the honor of arranging my Bagatelle No.3  and recording it live. So beautiful, Liz! Thank you!
Artwork (picture by oscar-ivan-esquivel-arteaga on unsplash) Liz Dicker
Please visit her account for beautiful piano music
https://soundcloud.com/liz-dicker

Bagatelle für Klavier  No.3 (arranged and performed by Elisabeth Dicker)

Liz Dicker once again gave me the honor of recording one of my pieces for piano, this time Bagatelle No.5. A real recording is something completely different than a computer-generated piece, especially when it is played with as much heart and feeling as Liz does. Thank you so much, Liz!

Artwork by me

Bagatelle für Klavier No 5 (performed by Elisabeth Dicker)

Once again I was very fortunate that the talented Irish bard Johnny McFarlane created great lyrics for one of my pieces of music. I think these lyrics can be help and support for us to find our inner strength and magic, especially in these dark and difficult times! Thanks so much, Johnny!

Lyrics by John McFarlane  (copyright)

Don’t close your eyes and have no fear.
You must be Brave for the Magic to Appear.
Believe, be strong and you will see.
The Magic inside of you will set you free.

Don’t be chained by your fears, you must be strong.
Stay true, trust your heart for you belong.

Chorus
Stay true to your heart and you will see.
The magic inside of you will set you free.
Stay true to your heart and have no fear.
And you will see the Magic will appear.

Don’t close your heart or you might stray.
Don’t close your eyes or you’ll surely lose your way.

Chorus
Stay true to your heart and you will see.
The magic inside of you will set you free.
Stay true to your heart and have no fear.
And you will see the Magic will appear.

Stay True To Your Heart (John McFarlane & Raphael Muhr)

I received the great honor and I am extremely grateful that the great soprano Mrs. Gabriele Weinfurter - Zwink recorded the solo of my Ave-Maria and that MyOpus (Gerhard Richter) mixed it so beautifully with the choir.

Ave Maria, gratia plena;
Dominus tecum;
benedicta tu in mulieribus,
et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Jesus.
Sancta Maria, Mater Dei,
ora pro nobis peccatoribus
nunc et in hora mortis nostrae. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace.
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

Ave - Maria

Ave - Maria      (featuring Gabriele Weinfurter Zwink)

Paul was singing it (first time) on a funeral, Beate Wehrsdorf at the organ and  me playing clarinet.
Painting made by Paul

Ave Maria live, featuring my son Paul and Beate Wehrsdorf (organ)

Liz Dicker gave me the honor and pleasure of recording the solo piano version of "Remember". Her incredibly soulful playing shows the deeper connection she has found with this piece and that makes me very proud, to be honest.
Thank you so much, Liz

Remember(featuring Liz Dicker)

For me, it's slowly becoming a tradition to release a piece of music on St. Patrick's Day to honor this saint, the Irish people, and goodness in and of itself. We live in a time where values ​​no longer matter, and greed, fraud, murder, and hatred are considered normal. Therefore, we must counteract this with something beautiful to cheer and strengthen the hearts of good people.

Saint-Patricks-day 2025

Cuimhní cinn ar Éirinn

All these tracks are composed, or orchestrated by me, (self taught non-professional)All rights are  reserved. I used Finale 25, with Garritan Sound.
The pictures  are painted by me or made by AI Canva.  If You are interested in the scores, please write me!

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