Les Marteaux de La Marine was composed in 1999 as a commission by the Marine Band of the Royal Netherlands Navy. The composition contains three static elements which interchange. Static in this case means that development of the material isnot pursued (by the composer). The first element with which the piece begins is tranquil and colourful. The second element is sharp and incisive while the thir…

Goorhuis' atmospheric Preludio - a small piece he wrote as a commission from his publishing house which also distributes his music- was chosen as a serene interlude for the CD Les Marteaux de la Marine. Preludio breathes a natural calm and offers the listener the full gamut of wondrous sonorities which have distinguished and endeared the wind-band to audiences all over the world. Speciaal voor de…