WOLVEN for Flute solo

Maarten Ornstein (1967) is a Dutch composer and musician (saxophonist, clarinetist, and bass clarinetist) known for his innovative and versatile approach to music-making. He is a prominent figure in the contemporary European music scene, seamlessly blending elements from classical, jazz, and world music genres.
Ornstein studied at the Amsterdam University of the Arts and has established a career as both a performer and a highly sought-after composer.
His work is characterized by a curiosity for diverse musical languages. He often employs microtonality (using intervals smaller than a semitone), complex rhythms, and extended instrumental techniques, but maintains a style that remains accessible and expressive.
He writes for a wide range of performers: from solo instruments and chamber groups to large orchestras and big bands. His compositions are often commissioned by major European orchestras and festivals.
As a performer, he is known for his improvisational skills and has played with numerous leading ensembles and artists. He is a co-founder of the Amsterdam-based musician collective Splendor.
His works often feature evocative titles and specific musical ideas: "WOLVEN" and "WESPEN" are solo flute pieces that utilize Arabic scales and specific animal imagery to inform the musical texture and dynamics. "Monk's Dream": An orchestration of Thelonious Monk's works for the Concertgebouw Orchestra.