...bis die Schatten der Nacht verdämmern (... until the shadows of the night fade away)

This composition consists of 11 short pieces the sequence of which is part of an overall concept. Although it is possible to perform only some of the miniatures, the artists should bear in mind the overall concept very carefully. The composition is based on the fifth part of Müller-Hornbach's musical interpretation of the Bible's Song of Songs: "Songs of love". The composition is part of the series "flute and percussion", it is of advanced difficulty. Gerhard Müller-Hornbach, born in 1951, has been professor at the Frankfurt Conservatory since 1981. He is director of the MUTARE ENSEMBLE (ensemble which focusses on contemporary music) and - together with the MUTARE MUSIKTHEATER ENSEMBLE - he stages innovative projects for musical theatres.