Conducting …

… compositions …

… harp.

Conducting

Operas:

G. Verdi, La Traviata, selections with orchestra, complete with piano, August 2020 and Summer 2024*

W. A. Mozart, Le nozze di Figaro, selections with orchestra, complete with piano, August 2020 and Summer 2024*

W. A. Mozart, Die Zauberflöte, selections with orchestra, 2015

W. A. Mozart, Cosí fan tutte, No. 21, ŽPZ Petrol and Viennese Church Trio, December 2024

J. Gorjanc, Die Hilflose Hand, chamber opera premiere, May 2015

F. Poulenc, Dialogues des Carmélites: Ave Maria, ŽPZ Petrol, December 2022

G. Verdi, Macbeth: Tre volte miagola, Grudnove Šmikle, June 2023

G. Verdi, Nabucco: Va pensiero, MePZ Musica Viva and piano quintet, December 2021

*Same as symphonies.

Choral and instrumental works:

J. Haydn, Missa Brevis Sancti Joannis de Deo, ŽPZ Petrol and Viennese Church Trio, December 2024

W. A. Mozart, Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, ŽPZ Petrol and Viennese Church Trio, December 2024

W. A. Mozart, Exultate, jubilate, Zala Hodnik and Viennese Church Trio, December 2024

F. Mendelssohn Bartholdy, The Midsummer Night’s Dream, Finale, Grudnove Šmikle, June 2023

A. Vivaldi, Gloria: No. 1 and 3, MePZ Musica Viva Kranj, December 2023

G. F. Handel: Messiah: Hallelujah and Since by Man Came Death, MePZ Musica Viva Kranj, December 2023

J. S. Bach, Jesus bleibet meine Freude, MePZ Musica Viva Kranj, December 2023

J. Brahms, Ave Maria, ŽPZ Petrol, December 2022

J. Gorjanc, Waves for soprano, narrator, two percussionists, harpist and organist, May 2016

A cappella:

L . Lebič, Urok, Grudnove Šmikle, June 2023

D. Močnik, Zarja, Grudnove Šmikle, June 2023

W. A. Mozart, Ave Maria, ŽPZ Petrol, December 2024

J. MacMillan, O Radiant Dawn, MePZ Musica Viva Kranj, December 2023

E. Adamič, Večerna pesem II. MePZ Musica Viva Kranj, June 2024

J. Brahms, Locus iste, June 2022

A plentitude of original choral compositions, folk and national songs, chansons and pop songs performed with choirs since 2018.

Other instrumental works:

Works of I. Stravinsky, P. I. Tchaikovsky, B. Bartok and others studied and practiced with orchestra or piano as part of the Orchestral Conducting Masters Degree.

Symphonies:

Symphonies of L. van Beethoven, J. Haydn, W. A. Mozart, G. Mahler and others studied and practiced with orchestra or piano as part of the Orchestral Conducting Masters Degree.

Sereno, GWV 21: Not Premiered.

A short etheric and atmospheric piece for SSAA divisi a cappella, based on the poem of Italian poet Giuseppe Ungaretti.

Poslušajte, vsi ljudje!, GWV 20: Premiered in December 2023 by ŽPZ Petrol, conducted by the composer.

An arrangement of Slovenian Christmas carol Poslušajte, vsi ljudje! (Listen, Everyone!) for SSAA a cappella, is a vivid soundscape, painting the text, which narrates the arrival of the Holy Family to Betlehem and the birth of Jesus Christ.

Po jezeru, GWV 19: Premiered in June 2023 by MePZ Musica Viva Kranj, Primskovo, cunductor: Jan Gorjanc Daniso.

A short choral SATB divisi fantasy based on the popular melody, written by M. Vilhar. Po jezeru (By The Lake) is a short patriotic poem describing the idillic lake close to Triglav, the highest mountain of Slovenia.

Sibila, GWV 18: Premiered in February 2023 by Zala Hodnik and Kayoko Ikeda.

An Operatic Lieder on the poem Extasy of Death by Srečko Kosovel. Prophetic poem, talking about the decay and destruction of Europe because of the human activities; written more than 100 years ago, yet very relevant in the present. It was performed by soprano Zala Hodnik and Pianist Kayoko Ikeda on SPEVSlam 2023.

Te dan je usega vese’ja!, GWV 17a /b: Premiered and awarded by APZ Tone Tomsic , 15. 12. 2022. Premiere of the version for high voices by Female choir Petrol 16. 12. 2022.

A Christmas fantasy based on a folk theme from Rezija, Te dan je usega vese’ja! (This Day Is Full of Joyfulness!) is one of the three winning pieces of the Call for scores by APZ Tone Tomsic, who premiered it and funded the publication of it. A version for high voices in 6 parts is dedicated and premiered by Female choir Petrol.

Christmas Carol, GWV 16: Premiered on 23. 12. 2022 by MePZ Musica Viva Kranj Primskovo.

A Christmas Carol commissioned by mixed choir Musica Viva is based on a winning poem, written by one of the singers for the Christmas Poem competition. A light end joyous piece, premiered a day before Christmass 2022.

CoViD-19, GWV 15: Not Premiered.

An eight voices’ choral based on a chord progression, hidden in the title. Sombre and mournful wordless plea leads us from darkness to light in a single, large arched ‘breath’ of the choir.

Kyrie Eleison, GWV 14: Not Premiered.

Mixed choir will paint a scenery among the angels, the echoes of the people’s prayers, white smoke of the burning incense and holy wood, a scent of balsam and myrrh … The piece is sung without words, which together with an olfactory composition accompanying the music, creates an ethereal and meditative narrative.

- god lives in the cold -, GWV 13: Not Premiered.

A tone-poem for a mixed choir, painting in music composer’s own words. A self-reflective and very intimate piece, drawing impressionistic musical landscape of a Norwegian lakeside.

Od železne ceste, GWV 12: Premiered on 8th of February 2019 by MePZ Musica Viva Kranj.

A piece commissioned by the performer, setting into music a poem by a Slovenian national poet France Presern. Humorous exchange of male and female teasings leads up to a lyrical and peaceful reconciliation.

Attis, GWV 11: Commissioned but not premiered due to Covid-19.

A 30 min ballet music in minimalistic electronic style, exploring the mythical transformation of Attis in the modern days.

LVI, GWV 10: Not Premiered.

A short song for tenor and piano, based on Catullus' 56th poem. Dynamic, vivid and narrative with explicit Latin text.

Julka in Janez, GWV 9: Premiered  on 19th of January 2017, Slovenian National Opera, Ljubljana.

Opera in 8 scenes for mezzo-soprano and tenor voice, dancer, tape and chamber orchestra. Commissioned by Slovenian National Opera in Ljubljana, based on libretto by Svetlana Slapšak, which explores the themes of feminism and sexual ethics - based on a biographical story from 1920's.

Waves, GWV 8: Premiered  on 15th of  April, Bloomsbury Church, London, Soprano F. Haynes, RCM Ensemble.

Dramatic piece for soprano, narrator and ensemble sets words of Charles Kaye into music. It was written for a charity concert, helping the refugees from Syria, which is the theme of the composition - war, peace, life, death, the meaning of everything we believe in and fight for.

Pale Dew Drops, GWV 7: Recorded in March 2016, premiered in May 2016  with Fiona Haynes and the composer.

Waka by Lady Kasa, 8th century Japanese poetess was set in music, reflecting Japanese  mode with the choice of the pentatonic scale and the sounds produced on the harp. 

Ode to Oud, GWV 6: Premiered  on 14th of  May, St. James’s Church, Sussex Gdns. W2 3UD, Piano: N. Jala, A.Kraunaitis.

This piece is in a form of a prelude and a continuous fugue for 8 voices and has been inspired by and written as an hommage to one of the most opulent, rich and sensual scents, masterfully captured in a truly divine fragrance 'Amber Aoudh' by Master Parfumer Roja Dove. The prelude is a memory of the scent, a glimpse of the bottle, while the fugue represents the continuous development of the perfume on the skin,  its increasing in complexity and sensuality.

Profundus, GWV 5: Not Premiered.

Musical tableau for harp and orchestra isa  symphonic work, based on omnipresent ostinato. It grows organically from the simple and low bass line into several climaxes with an extend harp cadenza in the middle. Rhythmically and harmonically complex work with extended use of the 'surround' sound in the orchestra.

Die Hilflose Hand, GWV 4: Premiered  on 14th of  May 2015, St. James’s Church, Sussex Gdns. W2 3UD, Singing F. Haynes and J. Davies.

Short opera Die Hilflose Hand (The Helpless Hand) is scored for big ensemble, baritone and soprano. It concerns a dement wife and her husband, the pain and relief of forgetting. A miniature opera with dramatic climaxes and  moments of hope and tranquility.

Étude Pédalogique, GWV 3: Partially premiered on 20th of October 2014 in Slovenian National Opera, Harp: Eva Tomsic.

A concert study ‘pour la harpe à pédales’ is in three movements, written for harpists eager for challenge, as with approximately two pedal changes per note it might be the most chromatic piece ever written (and performable) for the pedal harp. It explores the complete register of the instrument, extending the technique of playing the pedals and finding new sounds produced mainly by the mechanism. It is not only audible but also a visual spectacle, a dramatic journey through accidentals, so often avoided in harp music. The piece is dedicated to my friend Sylvana Labeyrie, who has inspired me withher brilliant playing to write such a piece.

Lamentationes, GWV 2: Not Premiered.

A cappella piece for SSATB, two per each part, may be performed by a chamber choir of 10 singers with lyrics taken from Jeremiah’s Lamentationes. The music explores some extended techniques of singing, features polyphonic and very chromatic writing, supporting the text in every aspect - from tranquility to great distress. It is considered appropriate for use at the Christian ceremonies. 

Tragedy in Venice, GWV 1: Premiered on 8th of February 2014 in RCM, London, Piano: Oven Saldanha.

A minute long piano piece featuring a musical riddle was composed for the concert of the RCM Junior Department, therefore it’s demands for great virtuosity are inexistent. Despite it’s brevity it is highly dramatic and meditative at the same time. There is also GWV 1-H, which is TiV transcribed for harp.

APAXNH, GWV 0: Premiered on 25th of April 2014 in Cadogan Hall, London, Direction, Management, Costumes, Choreography: Jan Gorjanc, Starring: James Newby and Miklos Veszpremi.

Chamber opera Arachne is written for amplified clavichord, male voice, female choir, brass, percussion and lights. It is written in 2 acts and includes expressive ballet, dramatic lighting and grand musical effects. The plot is based on the Greek myth Arachne, which explores the deeper meaning to ones own transformation and selfish desires in different phases of life - career, relationships and daily activities. There is an element of surprise, contrast and continuous movement in the performance.


Compositions


Harp

Solo Repertoire:

J. S. Bach, Suite No.1 BWV 996
F. Couperin, Les Baricades Misterieuses
G. F. Handel, Passacaglia, Arrival of Queen of Sheeba
M. A. Rossi, Andantin ed Allegro
D. Scarlatti, Sonata K. 27, Sonata K. 208, Sonata K. 517
J. Parry, Sonata op. 3 No. 1
F. Petrini, Folias d’Espagna, Sonata No. 2
E. Bochsa, Batti, Batti o Bel Masetto
L. van Beethoven, Sonata in G-Dur op. 49 No. 2
M. Glinka, Variations on a theme of Mozart
L. Spohr, Fantasie
C. Saint-Saens, Fantasie op. 95
G. Pierné, Impromptu - Caprice op. 9
E. Walter-Kuhne, Fantasie sur Eugène Onegin
J. Ibert, Scherzetto
M. Tournier, Au Matin
M. Grandjany, Fantaisie Sur un Theme de J. Haydn
W. Posse, Konzert-Etüden No. 1, No. 2
G. Enesco, Allegro De Concert
A. Roussel, Impromptu op.21
A. Srebotnjak, Preludij No. 4
J. Gorjanc, Étude Pédalogique GWV 3, Tragedy in Venice GWV 1-H L. Harris, Chrysalis

Chamber Repertoire:

Harp and Flute:

C. W. Gluck, Orpheo: Che faro senza Euridice, Dance of the Blessed Spirits M. Antoinette, C’Est Mon Ami (arr. JGD)
M. Charpentier, Medeé: Quelle Prix de Mon Amour

Harp and Guitar:

J. S. Bach, Toccata und Fuge d-moll BWV 565

A. Diebelli, Grande Sonate brilliante op. 102

J. Rodrigo, Concierto de Aranjuez, 2nd mvt.

Two or more Harps:

C. Franck, Prelude, fugue and variations K. Masuda, Fête de Chrysanthème
F. Poulenc, L'embarquement pour Cythère

Harp and Voice:

J. S. Bach, C. Gounod: Ave Maria (arr. JGD)

C. Debussy: La fille aux cheveux du lin (arr. JGD)

J. Gruber: Ave Maria (arr. JGD)

F. Poulenc: Ave Maria

G. Verdi: Va pensiero

G. D. Weiss: What a Wonderful World (arr. JGD)

Harp and Clarinet:

W. A. Mozart, Clarinet Concerto, II movement.

Concertos:

J. S. Bach, Klavierkonzert BWV 1056

C. G. Wagenseil, Konzert fur Harfe G-Dur

C. Saint-Saens, Morceau de Concert Op. 154

R. Glierè: Harp Concerto