Earth Workers Requiem/Jubilate (2024)
Second collaboration with artist Jonas Staal, leading to a large scale installation in which a six hour surround electronic music piece is embedded. Four performers
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is daar iemand (2023)
Poëzie. Na een periode met wanen belandt Micha Hamel in 2009 in de psychiatrische kliniek. In een doorlopend verhaal van 101 gedichten bericht hij van
Omdat Lezen Loont (2022)
Boekpublicatie (234 p.). Lezen loont – nog altijd, ook in een wereld vol digitale afleiding. Lezen is noodzakelijk om feiten van fictie te onderscheiden, om
Daß mir das Wollen der Musik nie vergehe (2023)
Romantic piece for violin and piano. Duration: 17 minutes. Commissioned by Isabelle van Keulen. Published by Donemus. The title is a quotation from the poem
Luistermutant (2021)
Interdisciplinary performance including classical music, electronic music, theatre, spoken word, dance, serious games, gamification, audience participation and research. An ingenious listening environment full of challenging
Het Zwarte Raam (2021)
A dystopian tale about what it means to live in times of climate catastrophe. Music theatre production for 3 actors and 3 musicians. Text and
De Twee Broers (2020)
Short piece for chamber orchestra. Instrumentation: 2222 2210 2sax 2perc – strings. Duration: 8 minutes. Commissioned by the Ricciotti ensemble and its conductor Coen Stuit.
Apart Samen / Together Apart (2021)
This 25-minute experience is the third collaboration with animation artist Demian Albers (Studio Apvis). It toured internationally, got nominated a number of times and won
Raak me aan (2019)
Intimate performance for actress and violin, both amplified. The violin uses three different mutes and doubles on the Stroviol. The actress whispers very close to
Caruso a Cuba (2017-2019)
Belcanto opera after the novel ‘Como un mensajero tuyo’ (1998) by Mayra Montero (1952-). Libretto by Micha Hamel. Duration: 1 hour and 45 minutes. Published
Wie is er dan (2018)
Surrealistic performance for three actors in a hotel suite. Performers: Chiara Tissen, Rosa van Leeuwen and Yorick Heerkens, for whom it was written. Duration: 7
Stemmen (2016)
A theatricalization of Joseph Beuys’ audio work ’Ja Ja Ja Ne Ne Ne’ (1968) to function as an artistic contribution to the Congress of Utopia
De Rode Kimono (2012)
Interdisciplinary performance including a painting, music, film, live video, choreographic movement, audience participation and stage design. All to be an evocation of the painting De
Het Pianopanorama (2000)
Music theatre performance for an all female cast of 7 actors and 3 pianists in an especially designed space for a city square, in which
Renascence
Text: Edna St. Vincent Millay (USA, 1892-1950) Instrumentation: Alto singer, violin, soprano/alto sax, harp, synthesizer (Roland Juno-106) Duration: 65′ Commissioned by Festival Musica Sacra, Maastricht Commission
Toen het moest (2017)
Poëzie. Het is nog maar de vraag of ‘Toen het moest’ van Micha Hamel wel een dichtbundel is. In ieder geval is het een verzameling
Renascence (2017)
Dramatic scene for alto voice and violin, soprano/alto saxophone, harp, and synthesizer (Roland Juno-106). Poem: ‘Renascence’ (1912) by Edna St. Vincent Millay. Duration: 70 minutes. Commissioned
Plastic Soep (2016)
Short scene for Children’s choir (the children), tenor solo (the father), clarinet, alto saxophone, piano, and double bass. Topic: the plastics pollution of the oceans.
Your memories will remember you (2015)
Concerto for multi-flute player (various recorders, duduks and fujara) and string orchestra: approx. 10.8.6.6.4.. Duration: 50 minutes. Commissioned by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science.
Vriendschap (2015)
Three pieces for male choir. Topic: friendship. Poems by Rémy de Muynck, Gerrit Kouwenaar and Herman Gorter. Duration: 9 minutes. Commissioned by ‘Zang en Vriendschap’
In search of a prayer (2014)
Eclectic piece for cello solo. Duration: 7 minutes. Commissioned by the Cello Biënnale Amsterdam. Published by Donemus.
Een pure formaliteit (2014)
A thriller about a famous writer who is suspected of murder but cannot recall anything from the night before. Music theatre production for 3 actors,
Altra Luna (2012)
Short piece for mixed choir a cappella. Poem by Stefano dal Bianco. Duration: 3 minutes. Commissioned by Europa Cantat. Altra Luna Ho visto la luna
Requiem (2012)
A theatrical ritual about the decline of the ideal of ‘Bildung’, that shaped European culture for the past two centuries. While being a genuine Requiem
Sonatine (2010)
Suite for saxophone trio (s-sax, a-sax, t-sax). Duration: 20 minutes. Commissioned by theatre company ‘The Glasshouse’. Published by Donemus.
Bomen (2010)
Three madrigals for male and female recitant and mixed chamber choir 4.3.4.3.. Poems by Erik Menkveld. Duration: 15 minutes. Commissioned by the Nederlands Kamerkoor. Published
Nous Deux (2004–2010)
Song cycle for soprano and string quartet. Topic: love, falling in love, the joy of love, doubt, crisis and mature love. Poems by Paul Éluard.
Snow White (2004-2007)
Tragic operetta in three acts after the novel ‘Snow White’ (1967) by Donald Barthelme (1931-1989). Libretto by Micha Hamel. Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Sortie (2007)
Song for mezzo soprano, oboe, trombone, violin, cello, and piano (in spatial set-up). Poem by René Char. Duration: 11 minutes. Published by Donemus. Sortie Ineffable
Schizophrenic Girl (2007)
Madrigal for mixed chamber choir 4444 or 6666. Poem by X. J. Kennedy. Duration: 10 minutes. Published by Donemus. Schizophrenic Girl Having crept out this
Romeo & Julia (2006)
Double concerto for oboe (representing Julia), horn (representing Romeo), and orchestra. Instrumentation: 2 sopranino recorders, 2 alto recorders, 3233 t-sax 2132 2perc pf cel –
Songs of sorrow and joy (2003)
Short piece for large fanfare orchestra. Instrumentation: soprano sax 1,2; alto sax 1,2; tenor sax 1,2; baritone sax; piccolo trumpet; Flugel horns 1,2,3; horn 1,2,3,4;
Triptyque (2002)
Three songs for baritone and orchestra: 2222 3000 1perc hp – strings. Or for baritone and piano. Versions for all other voices also available. Poems
Frierst Du – Hast Du Heimweh? (2003)
Romantic piece for violin, viola, cello and piano. Duration: 13 minutes. Commissioned by the Nederlands Pianokwartet. Published by Donemus. The title is a quotation from
Nagloed (2002)
Short piece for orchestra. Instrumentation: 3333 4300 3perc – strings. Duration: 11 minutes. Commissioned by Het Gelders Orkest and its conductor Lawrence Renes. Published by
Tijdreis (2001)
Short piece for large fanfare orchestra. Instrumentation: 1 sopranino sax; soprano sax 1, 2; alto sax 1,2; tenor sax 1,2; baritone sax; bugel 1,2,3; horn
Klok (2001)
Short piece for orchestra. Instrumentation: 1 sopranino/alto recorder, 3343 4331 5perc pf/cel hp – strings. Duration: 11 minutes. Commissioned by the Holland Festival. Published by
Waak (2000)
Short piece for orchestra. Instrumentation: 3343 4331 5perc pf/cel hp – strings. Duration: 7 minutes. Commissioned by the Residentie Orkest. Published by Donemus. The orchestra
Gong (2000)
Three short songs for soprano, flute, oboe, bass clarinet, piano, harp, mandolin, guitar, violin and viola. Poems by Lucas Hüsgen. Duration: 6 minutes. Commissioned by
Geestelijke Liederen (1997–2000)
Five tonal, accessible and easy to sing songs for medium/large choir and orchestra: 2222 2221 2perc hp – strings. Suitable for amateurs. Poems by Constantijn
Speelruimte voor klassieke muziek in de 21ste eeuw (2016)
Boekpublicatie (388 p.) van het lectoraat ‘Performance Practice’ aan de Hogeschool Codarts Rotterdam, in samenwerking met Sander van Maas, Dirk van Weelden en Arlon Luijten.
Vuurdoop (1998)
Short piece for orchestra. Instrumentation: 3333 6331 5perc hp cel – strings. Duration: 8 minutes. Commissioned by the Kondrashin Conducting Competition and the Radio Philharmonic
La Porte (1998)
Song for baritone and ensemble: 1121 1000 2perc – 1.1.1.1.1.. Poem by Guillaume Apollinaire. Duration: 8 minutes. Commissioned by the Schoenberg Ensemble. Published by Donemus.
Verpoosd in schaduw (1998)
Cantata for mezzo-soprano, bass-baritone, recitant, mixed choir, 9 violins, 3 violas, 2 cellos, double bass and keyboard-operated vocoder. Poems by Lucas Hüsgen. Duration: 20 minutes.
Lokroep / Lure (2016)
This 5-minute experience is the second collaboration with animation artist Demian Albers (Studio Apvis). The viewer undergoes a dreamy journey in which seduction gradually takes
Laatste Man/Ware Grootte (1998)
Short piece for large orchestra. Instrumentation: 5555 9641 3perc 2hp, prerecorded tape – strings. Duration: 8 minutes. Commissioned by the Nederlands Studenten Orkest and its
Vier Nederlandse liederen (1996)
Four songs on dutch poets for baritone and ensemble: 1121 1000 1perc pf – 1.1.1.1.1.. Poems by Tonnus Oosterhoff, Michaël Zeeman, Peter van Lier and
Vijf Nederlandse Liederen
Baritone, cello and piano Tonnus Oosterhoff – In de ongelukskooi Michaël Zeeman – Als op het water Peter van Lier – Gegroet o… Willem Jan
Drei Lieder (1996)
Three ultra short songs for baritone, cello and piano. Poems by Peter Altenberg. Duration: 3 minutes. | Vorfrühling Es riecht bereits nach Veilchen – –
Trois Chansons (1996)
Three songs for baritone and chamber orchestra: 2222 2110 2perc hp cel – 8.6.5.4.2.. Poems by Guillaume Apollinaire. Duration: 5 minutes. Il Pleut (1916) il
Wat later op de ochtend
String orchestra: minimum 6.6.4.3.2.1. Composed for the Netherlands Youth String Orchestra, I decided to base the piece on a quite innocent bit of music that
Wintergezicht
Orchestra: 3333 4231 4perc hp cel pf strings Music for an original choreography by Toer van Schayk for the Dutch National Ballet, the title of
When you are old and grey (1994)
Short duet for mezzo soprano and baritone. Poem by William Butler Yeats. Duration: 2 minutes. Published by Donemus. When you are old When you are
Nähe des Geliebten (1994)
Short song for soprano and piano. Poem by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Duration: 3 minutes. Published by Donemus. Nähe des Geliebten Ich denke Dein, wenn
Zwei Lieder (1993)
Short songs for soprano and percussion (2 gongs and 2 cymbals). Poems by Paul Celan. Duration: 3 minutes. Published by Donemus. Der uns die Stunden
Where are you?
String trio (violin, viola, cello). Commissioned by the Brighton Festival 1993 for a choreography by Michael Rolnick. Duration: 23′ Published by Donemus, The Hague
Fructus (1993)
String quartet and six percussionists. Duration: 17 minutes. Commissioned by Slagwerk Den Haag and the Mondriaan String Quartet. Published by Donemus. This piece was awarded
Porfieren Fonteinen (1991)
Virtuoso piece for three vibraphones. Duration: 11 minutes. Commissioned by Slagwerk Den Haag. Published by Donemus.
There was nothing nobody could say (1991)
Short piece for corno inglese, cello, percussion, celesta and piano. Duration: 11 minutes. Commissioned by the Ives Ensemble for the Zagreb Festival 1991. Published by
Corpus Hypercubus (1989)
Bilingual song for alto voice, violin, cello, corno inglese and bassoon, inspired by the painting of the same name by Salvador Dalí. Texts by Savador
Speech bij mijn installatie van de Akademie van Kunsten
Goedenavond dames en heren, Ik sta hier vol ambivalentie. Niet dat ik mij niet vereerd voel dat ik door de Akademie van Kunsten ben gevraagd,
Zonder Handen / Without Hands (2014)
This 5-minute experience is the first collaboration with animation artist Demian Albers (Studio Apvis). The spectator is immersed in a philosophical poem that comes to
Sneeuwwitje – Donald Barthelme (1965) (Vertaling 2014)
Boekvertaling in samenwerking met Janneke van der Meulen. Inhoud: Sneeuwwitje woont in de grote stad met Bill, Kevin, Edward, Hubert, Henry, Clem en Dan. Ze
Bewegend doel (2013)
Poëzie. In Bewegend doel wisselt de dichter onophoudelijk van rol. Hij is kunstenaar en burgerman, en laat zich in deze hoedanigheden schoonmaker of psychonaut noemen.
Histoire du Soldat – Charles Ferdinand Ramuz (1918) (Vertaling 2012)
Nederlandse vertaling en bewerking van het bekende werk Histoire du Soldat van Igor Stravinsky en Charles Ferdinand Ramuz. Dit gruwelijke sprookje, gecomponeerd in 1918, is
Nu je het vraagt (2010)
Poëzie. Van liedje tot litanie tot abc; in een waaier van versvormen legt Micha Hamel de puzzel van zijn leven. Geamuseerd en kritisch neemt hij
Luchtwortels (2006)
Poëzie. Of God bestaat, wie het ik voorstelt, wat tijd is, waar inspiratie vandaan komt – Hamel verstout zich met zijn tweede bundel in krasse
Alle enen opgeteld (2004)
Poëzie. Pubers en leermeesters, het kerstkind en een droomvrouw bevolken de gedichten van Micha Hamel. Naast de veelheid aan personen is er ook een rijk