"Vetera Et Nova" was commissioned by the City Carillonneur of Enschede, Esther Schopman. It is a piece in concert length which is written specifically for the City Carillon of Enschede, a solo violin and electronics (2 modular synthesizers, 2 tape machines, 2 digital synth setups). The première took place on the 04.06.2023 in Enschede.

As the title suggests, the piece is opposing the old and the new, putting the very old instrument of the carillon in a contemporary context and featuring a sonic development from simplicity to dystopia by manipulating the traditional instruments more and more through the electronics.

"Uncreated Light" was written for a small ensemble, more precisely for alto flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, tam-tam, claves, timpani, harp, 2 violins, viola, violoncello and electronics (reverberation sound FX and amplification). Its length is approx. 11 minutes.

It takes inspiration of the Orthodox Christian theology concerning Divine Light and Divine Energies. In the music the appearance of it is described as well as a first moment of uncertainty and even fear of the unknown. But during the course of the piece, this fear is developped into acceptance and fulfillment, as the light's Divine nature and eternity become clear. Eventually the Light indulges everything and everything becomes one within it. 

Musically this is expressed through extended playing techniques, spectralist approaches to orchestration and drones.