Composition | Ophelia Ariadne

"In my compositions I am exploring and connecting varoius styles and perspectives of music, ranging from Jazz tunes, instrumental and choral avant guarde music, new music, as well as indie - pop and world music songs. "

Contemporary

Work list

Instrumental - Solo

Missverständnis, for solo harp - in progress

Instrumental - Small Ensemble

Sarabande, for string quartet, 4'00" (summer 2024)

Soliloquy, for tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, and viola, 6'40" (summer 2024)

Stille Post, for nonet (two voices, shakuhachi, piri, oboe, electric guitar, tar, harp, and contrabass), 3'50" (fall 2024)

Im Grünen, for flute and oboe, 2'00", (fall 2024)

Sonntagswalzer, for flute, oboe, bass clarinet, harp, violin, and cello, - in progress

Instrumental - Large Ensemble

The Logic of a Nightmare, for string orchestra, 4'00" (spring 2025)

Choral

Morgentrübung, for SATB, 4'30" (spring 2025)

Jazz & Fusion

In my jazz compositions, I am exploring different approaches of composition

and improvisation through incorporating special instruments in the traditional rhythm section, like the violin, or charango. I am focusing on a balance of functional and non functional harmonies, groove, colors, and especially the

beauty of odd meters. I am approaching the genres of modern jazz and world music.

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Songwriting

Album - Foreign Scents (March 2020)

I traveled through England, Spain, and South America with my ukulele in tow, writing songs along the way. All the things I saw on my trip and the people I met are the melodies that inspired me. I want to share these impressions - and the best way to do that is through music.
I started playing the violin when I was eight years old. Later I added the guitar, ukulele and charango, a South American instrument. Each instrument has its own unique sound and therefore a completely individual style. That is what makes music so exciting for me, I can mix different timbres and styles to create a completely new sound.
My songs are about escape, freedom, growth, homesickness and, love.
The name of the album Foreign Scents appears in the lyrics of my song Home and for me it best describes traveling, discovering something new and the beauty that lies within it.