From Shadow to Light is an expressive and narrative composition that depicts a journey from darkness to hope in four connected sections. The music begins heavy and tormented, filled with inner struggle and tension, before breaking into a fierce and determined fight for escape. A moment of reflection and calm follows, allowing space for healing and understanding, after which new strength emerges. The work concludes with a confident, hopeful march, leading to a powerful and uplifting finale. From Shadow to Light tells a compelling story of perseverance, resilience, and finding new beginnings through determination and trust.

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From Shadow to Light is an expressive and narrative composition that depicts a journey from darkness to hope in four connected sections. The music begins heavy and tormented, filled with inner struggle and tension, before breaking into a fierce and determined fight for escape. A moment of reflection and calm follows, allowing space for healing and understanding, after which new strength emerges. The work concludes with a confident, hopeful march, leading to a powerful and uplifting finale. From Shadow to Light tells a compelling story of perseverance, resilience, and finding new beginnings through determination and trust.

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Six Fanfares is a contrasting and energetic composition for brass band, inspired by the Dutch maritime tradition and the Royal Netherlands Navy. Originally written for the Trumpet Team of the Marine Band of the Royal Netherlands Navy and later arranged for brassband, the work portrays different facets of naval life at sea. The six movements include Royal Honour (ceremonial and dignified), Naval Guns Loaded (powerful and rhythmic), Captain’s Diner (elegant and relaxed), Four Bells – Two O’clock (disciplined and steady), The Brave Frogmen (adventurous and energetic), and The Seven Provinces (heroic and monumental).

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Six Fanfares is a contrasting and energetic composition for fanfare orchestra, inspired by the Dutch maritime tradition and the Royal Netherlands Navy. Originally written for the Trumpet Team of the Marine Band of the Royal Netherlands Navy and later arranged for fanfare orchestra, the work portrays different facets of naval life at sea. The six movements include Royal Honour (ceremonial and dignified), Naval Guns Loaded (powerful and rhythmic), Captain’s Diner (elegant and relaxed), Four Bells – Two O’clock (disciplined and steady), The Brave Frogmen (adventurous and energetic), and The Seven Provinces (heroic and monumental).

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The piece opens with Défilé d'Entrée, a cheerful, quick march where something feels off, as if a step is being skipped here and there. This leads into Magicien Ennuyeux, a waltz depicting the dull and clumsy magician performing his tricks. Pierrot Triste captures the melancholy of the sad clown, followed by Acrobates Maladroits, where the awkward acrobats perform clumsy stunts in a very special mambo. Finally, everything culminates in Animaux Incontrôlables, where circus animals wreak havoc, tearing down the tent in a fast-paced, challenging Csárdás. It’s typical, vivid circus music with a challenging and humorous twist. For the fast and difficult passage in the woodwinds at the end of the piece, there is an alternative, easier version available.

Anton Weeren wrote this virtuoso Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra for Jeroen Schippers, solo trumpet player of the Marine Band of the Royal Netherlands Navy. This work had its world premiere with Jeroen Schippers and his orchestra in November 2022. The premiere of the fanfare version took place at the Gelders Fanfare Orchestra. It is a challenging work for both the soloist and the orchestra in which the concerto style typically emerges. Overall, this piece consists of an opening, five subsequent and based movements, and a solo cadence.

David Kweksilber, the composer of this piece, has listened to a lot of historical Klezmer recordings by Naftule Brandwein and Dave Tarras. As an instrumentalist, he also took lessons with virtuosos such as David Krakauer and Andy Statman. The character and sound of Klezmer serve as inspiration within Kweksilber's own compositions. This resulted in Klezz of '99 at the end of the '90s, which he premiered with the New Cool Collective Big Band in a groovy, danceable context. Anton Weeren has made this masterful piece available for wind and fanfare orchestra, which can be performed with or without a combo. David Kweksilber enjoys participating as a soloist during performances of this super fun piece.

David Kweksilber, the composer of this piece, has listened to a lot of historical Klezmer recordings by Naftule Brandwein and Dave Tarras. As an instrumentalist, he also took lessons with virtuosos such as David Krakauer and Andy Statman. The character and sound of Klezmer serve as inspiration within Kweksilber's own compositions. This resulted in Klezz of '99 at the end of the '90s, which he premiered with the New Cool Collective Big Band in a groovy, danceable context. Anton Weeren has made this masterful piece available for wind and fanfare orchestra, which can be performed with or without a combo. David Kweksilber enjoys participating as a soloist during performances of this super fun piece.

David Kweksilber, the composer of this piece, has listened to many historical Klezmer recordings by Naftule Brandwein and Dave Tarras. As an instrumentalist, he also took lessons with virtuosos such as David Krakauer and Andy Statman. The character and sound of Klezmer serve as inspiration for Kweksilber's own compositions. This resulted in Klezz of '99 at the end of the '90s, which he premiered with the New Cool Collective Big Band in a groovy, danceable context. Twenty years later, it was time for an anniversary piece: Klezz of '19, which he premiered with his band "The Oisters" during the 2020 New Year's concert at the Bimhuis in Amsterdam. Anton Weeren has made this masterful piece available for wind band and fanfare orchestra. David Kweksilber is happy to participate as a soloist during performances of this super fun piece.