Short bio Willem Jeths
Full biography Willem Jeths
Willem Jeths is a composer and conductor, born on August 31, 1959, in Amersfoort, The Netherlands. He has written chamber music, orchestral music, and operas, and is known for his intuitive and associative approach to composition. Jeths has been recognized with numerous awards, and in 2014, he was named the composer laureate of the Netherlands, a title he held until 2016.
Jeths has written several noteworthy works, including the cello concerto he wrote in 1999 for Frances-Marie Uitti, and the orchestra suite 'Ritratto', which has been described as one of the most intricate works he has written. He has also collaborated with other artists, such as writer Frank Siera, dramaturg Klaus Bertisch, and director Marcel Sijm, on various projects.
Jeths has appeared in interviews and features on several media platforms in the Netherlands, discussing his compositional process, his inspirations, and his collaborations. Several of his works have been performed by notable ensembles, including the Netherlands Chamber Orchestra, and his piece 'Ishq' was performed by the Calefax Reed Quintet. Jeths has also composed pieces for the International Vocal Competition, and his work has been published by Donemus.
Overall, Willem Jeths is a prolific and celebrated composer, known for his innovative and intuitive approach to composition, and his collaborations with other artists across various disciplines.
Compositions featuring Willem Jeths
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Recorder Concerto | 20:00 min | Concerto | 2014 |
| 2 | Symphony No. 1 for mezzo-soprano & orchestra | 37:36 min | Symphony | 2012 |
| 3 | Monument to a Universal Marriage, for 2 voices, clarinet & string quartet | 12:58 min | Vocal Music | 2011 |
| 4 | Meme, for 2 violas & ensemble | 20:32 min | Chamber Music | 2006 |
| 5 | Concerto for clarinet & orchestra ("Yellow Darkness") | 17:57 min | Concerto | 2005 |
| 6 | Ombre Cinesi, for orchestra | 10:28 min | Orchestral | 2005 |
| 7 | Seanchai, an afterimage for symphony orchestra | 12:14 min | Orchestral | 2004 |
| 8 | String Quartet No. 3 (Intus trepidare) | 19:55 min | Chamber Music | 2003 |
| 9 | Bandoneon Concerto, for bandoneon & strings | 19:38 min | Concerto | 2001 |
| 10 | Bella Figura, for cello | 13:20 min | Chamber Music | 2000 |
| 11 | Chiasmos, for piano trio | 15:37 min | Chamber Music | 2000 |
| 12 | Tim / BA, for piano & percussion | 14:03 min | Chamber Music | 1999 |
| 13 | Falsa / Ficta, for cello & orchestra | 28:22 min | Orchestral | 1999 |
| 14 | Capriccio for solo violin | 7:05 min | Chamber Music | 1999 |
| 15 | Onde, for woodwind quintet | 17:27 min | Chamber Music | 1998 |
| 16 | Flux/Reflux, for orchestra | 15:22 min | Orchestral | 1998 |
| 17 | Fas/Nefas, version for piano & orchestra | 27:10 min | Concerto | 1997 |
| 18 | Fas/Nefas, version for harp & small orchestra | 24:52 min | Concerto | 1997 |
| 19 | String Quartet No. 2 ("...Un vago ricordo...") | 17:57 min | Chamber Music | 1996 |
| 20 | Throb, for orchestra | 14:37 min | Orchestral | 1995 |
| 21 | Piano Concerto, for piano & orchestra | 37:47 min | Concerto | 1994 |
| 22 | Mythos, for harpsichord | 9:34 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | 1992 |
| 23 | Morpheus, for 2 violins | 10:14 min | Chamber Music | 1991 |
| 24 | String Quartet No. 1 ("Arcate") | 17:38 min | Chamber Music | 1990 |
| 25 | Novelette, for violin & piano | 10:23 min | Chamber Music | 1986 |
| 26 | Glenz (Violin Concerto, 1993) | 25:59 min | Concerto | - |
| 27 | Ritratto, opera | 88:17 min | Opera | - |
| 28 | Scale 'le tombeau de Mahler', for orchestra | 13:19 min | Orchestral | - |
Albums featuring Willem Jeths
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Willem Jeths, Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra, Tasmin Little, Juliane Banse, James Gaffigan, Reinbert de Leeuw, Jaap van Zweden – The Tell-Tale Heart(CD, Album) | 2022 | Challenge Classics |
| 2 |  |
Willem Jeths, Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra, Netherlands Radio Choir, Klaas Stok, James Gaffigan, Kelly God, Andreas Wolf – Requiem(CD, Album) | 2021 | Challenge Classics |
| 3 |  |
Willem Jeths, Amsterdam Sinfonietta, Geoffrey Paterson – Ritratto(2×CD, Album) | 2020 | Challenge Classics |
| 4 |  |
Willem Jeths - Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra / Edo de Waart | Markus Stenz, Karin Strobos, Erik Bosgraaf – Symphony no. 1 | Recorder Concerto(CD, Album) | 2015 | Challenge Classics |
| 5 |  |
Hôtel De Pékin (Dreams For A Dragon Queen)(2×CD, ) | 2013 | Etcetera (3) |
| 6 |  |
Willem Jeths - Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra / Ed Spanjaard conductor, Netherlands Radio Chamber Philharmonic, Otto Tausk conductor, Doelen Quartet, Susanne van Els, Nobuko Imai, Lars Wouters van den Oudenweijer, Mijke Sekhuis, Karin Strobos – Monumento(C | 2011 | Etcetera (3) |
| 7 |  |
Gustav Mahler, Colin Matthews, Geert van Keulen, Detlev Glanert, Willem Jeths, Joey Roukens, Rodion Konstantinovich Shchedrin, Luciano Berio, Matthew Hindson, Lothar Zagrosek, Markus Stenz, Ed Spanjaard, David Robertson (5), Susanna Mälkki, Detlef Roth, A | 2011 | RCO Live |
| 8 |  |
Yellow Darkness(2×SACD, ) | 2007 | Northwest Classics |
| 9 |  |
Bella Figura(SACD, Album) | 2002 | Northwest Classics |
| 10 |  |
Tim/Ba For Piano And Percussion(CD, Album) | 2001 | Not On Label |
| 11 |  |
Van Oosten • Jeths • Verbey • Van Roosendael - Godelieve Schrama, Radio Kamerorkest, Micha Hamel – Harp Concertos From The Netherlands(CD, Stereo) | 2001 | NM Classics |
| 12 |  |
Orchestral Music of Willem Jeths(2×CD, Album) | 2000 | Composers' Voice |
| 13 |  |
Willem Jeths, Zephyr String Quartet, Lydia Forbes, Anna McMichael, Elisabeth Smalt, John Addison, Jan-Marc Reichow – Chamber Music(CD, Album, Promo) | 2000 | NM Classics |
| 14 |  |
Jeff Hamburg, Guus Janssen, Willem Jeths / Nieuw Sinfonietta Amsterdam, Lev Markiz – Hamburg / Janssen / Jeths(CD, ) | 1995 | NM Classics |
| 15 |  |
Willem Jeths, Geert van Keulen, Tristan Keuris, Ton Bruynèl, Lowell Dijkstra, Henk Van Der Meulen – Opus 90 91 - Upbeat To Contemporary Dutch Music(CD, Compilation, Stereo) | 1991 | Radio Netherlands Transcription Service |
Videos featuring Willem Jeths
Bella Figura
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Bella Figura · Willem Jeths
Bella Figura
℗ 2002 NorthWest Classics
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REQUIEM (world premiere) Willem Jeths
REQUIEM (world premiere) Willem Jeths
NTR ZaterdagMatinee
Royal Concertgebouw Amsterdam The Netherlands
11th of March 2017
Dutch Radio Philharmonic Orchestra
Netherlands Radio Choir (Klaas Stok, conductor)
Kelly God soprano
Andreas Wolf bass-baritone
Trailer Ritratto - Dutch National Opera
“Willem Jeths’ Ritratto is a feast for the eyes and ears” - Het Parool. We are very grateful and happy that Ritratto can finally be performed for a live audience. SUBSCRIBE to our channel for new video's every week: http://bit.ly/YoutubeNOB
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Re-making the opera Ritratto - Dutch National Opera
Willem Jeths' opera Ritratto about the extravagant Italian art muse and patron Luisa Casati will finally have its offline world premiere. SUBSCRIBE to our channel for new video's every week: http://bit.ly/YoutubeNOB The video registration of Ritratto was
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