Poul Ruders

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Serenade On The Shores Of The Cosmic Ocean: IV. The Backbone Of The Night 02:53 Tools
Nightshade 09:12 Tools
Air with Changes (Version for 4 Guitars) 02:53 Tools
Serenade On The Shores Of The Cosmic Ocean: II. One Voice In The Cosmic Fugue 06:12 Tools
Star-Prelude 00:00 Tools
Gong 18:59 Tools
Corpus cum figuris 19:18 Tools
Manhattan Abstraction 19:45 Tools
Violin Concerto No. 1: III. Ciaccona d'Inverno 01:18 Tools
Star-Prelude and Love-Fugue (arr. B. Roed, P. Navarro-Alonso and D. Hildebrandt for recorder, saxophone and percussion): Love-Fugue 21:09 Tools
Zenith 26:04 Tools
Corpus Cum Figuris (1984) 18:17 Tools
Corona 21:09 Tools
Manhattan Abstraction (1982) 10:37 Tools
The Thirteenth Child, Act I: Oh, Mother 10:37 Tools
Thus Saw St. John 11:07 Tools
Viola Concerto (2013 Version): Tempo primo - Cadenza seconda - Risoluto appassionato [Come prima] 10:37 Tools
Final Nightshade 02:32 Tools
Variation IV: Potpourri 11:07 Tools
Variation I: Overture 02:02 Tools
3 Motets: III. Psalm 86 (Herr, Neyge deine Ohren) 03:15 Tools
Variation V: Etude 02:02 Tools
New Rochelle Suite: I. Grand Opening 01:00 Tools
Variation VI: Intermezzo 02:02 Tools
Variation II: Recitative 02:02 Tools
Variation III: Serenade I 02:32 Tools
Variation VII: Fantasia 02:32 Tools
Thus Saw St.John ( Saaledes Saae Johannes) (1984) 02:32 Tools
Theme (L'Homme Armé) 02:32 Tools
Variation VIII: Serenade II 02:32 Tools
Carnival (arr. B. Roed, P. Navarro-Alonso and D. Hildebrandt for recorder, saxophone and percussion) 02:58 Tools
Tundra 05:48 Tools
Variation IX: Finale – Variation Classique 02:32 Tools
Romances: I. Portal 01:20 Tools
Chaconne 04:25 Tools
New Rochelle Suite: II. Kafka 01:34 Tools
Romances: II. Even Song 02:58 Tools
New Rochelle Suite: III. Thanksgiving 01:18 Tools
Offred Suite: I. My Story... 03:16 Tools
Shooting Stars 01:09 Tools
New Rochelle Suite: V. Stampede 00:49 Tools
Romances: IV. Ballad 01:43 Tools
Romances: V. Dirge 02:42 Tools
Romances: III. Rhapsody 00:52 Tools
New Rochelle Suite: IV. Night Tango 02:27 Tools
Romances: VI. Duet 01:08 Tools
Piano Concerto No. 2: I. Fluente 09:35 Tools
The Second Nightshade 00:56 Tools
Solar Trilogy: Gong: Throbbing - Dancing - Pulsating - Pounding - Blinding 00:00 Tools
Serenade On The Shores Of The Cosmic Ocean: I. Introduction 03:15 Tools
Twinkle Bells - Piano Etude No. 2 03:15 Tools
Serenade On The Shores Of The Cosmic Ocean: IX. Finale: Blinded By The Light 01:58 Tools
Corona: Sizzling - Piercing - Sizzling - Majestic 00:56 Tools
Gong (1992) 00:52 Tools
Serenade On The Shores Of The Cosmic Ocean: V. Stardust 02:13 Tools
Bravour-Studien (Bravour Studies): Theme (L'Homme Arme) 01:50 Tools
Zenith: Dawning 00:56 Tools
Serenade On The Shores Of The Cosmic Ocean: III. Floating On The Wind 02:48 Tools
Symphony No. 3, "Dreamcatcher": II. Scherzo prestissimo 10:53 Tools
Bel Canto 07:27 Tools
Paganini Variations - Guitar Concerto No. 2: V. Var. 4 00:00 Tools
Paganini Variations - Guitar Concerto No. 2: VI. Var. 5 00:00 Tools
Piano Concerto No. 2: II. Semplice 09:40 Tools
Symphony No. 3, "Dreamcatcher": I. Alla breve con brio - Adagio sognante 15:30 Tools
Kafka's Trial: Counter-Scene 2 (Kafka, Greta) 03:15 Tools
Bravour-Studien (Bravour Studies): Variation I: Overture 05:37 Tools
Schrödinger's Cat: II. Canon II (Fast) 02:45 Tools
Paganini Variations - Guitar Concerto No. 2: XI. Var. 10 00:00 Tools
Paganini Variations - Guitar Concerto No. 2: XIII. Var. 12 00:00 Tools
Paganini Variations - Guitar Concerto No. 2: XII. Var. 11 00:00 Tools
Paganini Variations - Guitar Concerto No. 2: XIV. Var. 13 00:56 Tools
Paganini Variations - Guitar Concerto No. 2: XXI. Var. 20 02:23 Tools
Offred Suite: II. What was that? 02:27 Tools
Paganini Variations - Guitar Concerto No. 2: XV. Var. 14 00:00 Tools
Paganini Variations - Guitar Concerto No. 2: IX. Var. 8 00:00 Tools
Schrödinger's Cat: IV. Canon IV (Fast) 02:45 Tools
Oboe Concerto: I. Lake of Dreams (Tranquilo) 08:10 Tools
Paganini Variations - Guitar Concerto No. 2: XVIII. Var. 17 00:00 Tools
Serenade On The Shores Of The Cosmic Ocean: VI. Threnos 07:30 Tools
Zenith (1992-93) 07:27 Tools
Paganini Variations - Guitar Concerto No. 2: XIX. Var. 18 00:00 Tools
Psalmodies: III. Six in the Air 01:22 Tools
Symphony No. 5: I. Presto alla breve 04:54 Tools
Serenade On The Shores Of The Cosmic Ocean: VII. Dream Catcher 04:12 Tools
Psalmodies: IV. A Fanfare for All 02:32 Tools
Serenade On The Shores Of The Cosmic Ocean: VIII. Heart Of Darkness 02:23 Tools
Four Dances in One Movement, 3: Ecstatic 03:52 Tools
Pages: No. 6, Simple 08:36 Tools
Concerto in Pieces (Purcell Variations): Theme and Variation I: Vivace maestoso 00:41 Tools
Schrödinger's Cat: X. Canon X (Slow) 02:31 Tools
Psalmodies: I. Entrance for One 02:14 Tools
Schrödinger's Cat: V. Canon V (Moderate) 01:30 Tools
Offred Suite: V. Whether this is... 01:08 Tools
Offred Suite: VI. Postlude 02:57 Tools
Psalmodies: V. With Passion for All 02:28 Tools
Schrödinger's Cat: VIII. Canon VIII (Fast) 02:31 Tools
Schrödinger's Cat: I. Canon I (Fast) 01:30 Tools
Schrödinger's Cat: IX. Canon IX (Fast) 05:37 Tools
Concerto in Pieces (1994-95) - Variation III. Parlando alla breve 01:30 Tools
Schrödinger's Cat: VII. Canon VII (Moderate) 02:31 Tools
Schrödinger's Cat: VI. Canon VI (Fast) 03:08 Tools
Concerto in Pieces (1994-95) - Variation II. Vivace scherzando 01:02 Tools
Etude and Ricercare: I. Etude 02:58 Tools
Schrödinger's Cat: III. Canon III (Moderate) 01:30 Tools
Psalmodies: XI. Exit for One 02:45 Tools
Offred Suite: III. Ev'ry Moon 06:33 Tools
Corona (1993-95) 01:30 Tools
Psalmodies: II. Solo for Two 01:30 Tools
Offred Suite: IV. I would like 03:58 Tools
Psalmodies: VI. A Chorale and a Song 03:05 Tools
Psalmodies: VII. Cadenza for One 01:58 Tools
Abysm, II: Burning 01:49 Tools
Diferencias on a Beloved Tune by J.S. Bach, for 7 instruments 07:37 Tools
Concerto in Pieces (1994-95) - Theme and Variation I. Vivace maestoso 00:52 Tools
Bravour-Studien (Bravour Studies): Variation III: Serenade I 05:37 Tools
Schrödinger's Cat: XI. Canon XI (Fast) 02:31 Tools
Monodrama (1988) 30:56 Tools
Violin Concerto No. 1 (1981) - III. Ciaccona d'Inverno 04:23 Tools
Bravour-Studien (Bravour Studies): Variation II: Recitative 02:31 Tools
Oboe Concerto: II. Ocean of Storms (Turbinoso) 18:58 Tools
Violin Concerto No. 1 (1981) - II. Ninna-nanna 04:54 Tools
Symphony No. 5: II. Tranquillo sognante 02:21 Tools
Paganini Variations - Guitar Concerto No. 2: XXIII. Var. 22 - Finale prestissimo 03:08 Tools
Symphony No. 5: III. Avanti danzante 02:37 Tools
Dark - Sinister - Nervous - Bleak - Crisp - Spiky - Frozen - 02:53 Tools
Trio Transcendentale 04:40 Tools
Drummer's Tale II (A): Alarm (1983) 02:53 Tools
Pages: No. 5, Stealthy 01:10 Tools
Occam's Razor: No. 1, Fanfarish 01:10 Tools
Concerto in Pieces (1994-95) - Variation IX. Intermezzo 01:08 Tools
Concerto in Pieces (1994-95) - Variation X. Finale fugato vivace 03:34 Tools
Credo 05:37 Tools
Concerto in Pieces (1994-95) - Variation VI. Martellato feroce 01:11 Tools
Concerto in Pieces (1994-95) - Variation VIII. Adagio lontano 02:31 Tools
Concerto in Pieces (1994-95) - Variation VII. Andante lamentoso 01:48 Tools
Violin Concerto No. 1 (1981) - I . Echi d'una Primavera 09:11 Tools
Schrödinger's Cat: XII. Canon XII (Slow) 09:31 Tools
Violin Concerto No. 1: I. Echi d'una Primavera 01:10 Tools
Symphony No. 4: II. Cortege 08:10 Tools
Jargon 18:58 Tools
Piano Concerto No. 2: III. Avanti Risoluto 04:47 Tools
Symphony No. 4: I. Prelude 08:09 Tools
Psalmodies: X. A Prayer with Halo 04:17 Tools
Psalmodies: IX. A March of Light and Darkness 03:05 Tools
Psalmodies: VIII. Cadenza for All 03:08 Tools
Piano Concerto: Rondo prestissimo 03:08 Tools
Symphony No. 4: III. Etude 02:37 Tools
Dawning 26:03 Tools
Four Dances in One Movement, 1: Whispering 01:50 Tools
Concerto in Pieces (Purcell Variations): Variation II: Vivace scherzando 08:36 Tools
Three for Two: No. 3, Cantus Firmus III 01:11 Tools
Thus Saw Saint John (1984) 01:11 Tools
Bravour-Studien (Bravour Studies): Variation VI: Intermezzo 02:33 Tools
Postludes: II. Duetto 04:47 Tools
4 Dances in 1 Movement: No. 1. Whispering 01:10 Tools
Bravour-Studien (Bravour Studies): Variation V: Etude 01:10 Tools
Bravour-Studien (Bravour Studies): Variation IV: Potpourri 01:10 Tools
Oboe Concerto: III. Sea of Tranquility (Cadenza: lontano) 01:50 Tools
Psalmodies - Guitar Concerto No. 1: III. Six in the Air 01:23 Tools
Psalmodies - Guitar Concerto No. 1: IV. A Fanfare for All 02:21 Tools
Paganini Variations - Guitar Concerto No. 2: XXII. Var. 21 00:38 Tools
Songs and Rhapsodies: I. Gateway to Dreaming 02:13 Tools
Etude and Ricercare: II. Ricercare 10:45 Tools
Paganini Variations - Guitar Concerto No. 2: XXII. Var. 20 00:38 Tools
Occam's Razor: No. 2, Melancholic 01:10 Tools
Occam's Razor: No. 4, Hesitant 01:10 Tools
Occam's Razor: No. 3, Bright 01:10 Tools
Symphony No. 2, "Symphony and Transformation": Leggiero alla breve 01:10 Tools
Concerto in Pieces (Purcell Variations): Variation III: Parlando alla breve 05:44 Tools
Occam's Razor: No. 5, Lonesome 05:44 Tools
Fingerprint I (1998) 05:37 Tools
Postludes: III. Toccata 04:47 Tools
Oboe Concerto: IV. Lake of Death (Immobile) 01:10 Tools
Postludes: IX. March 02:53 Tools
Bravour-Studien (Bravour Studies): Variation VIII: Serenade II 01:10 Tools
Postludes: V. Berceuse 04:47 Tools
Postludes: VI. Aria 04:47 Tools
Postludes: I. Ostinato 04:47 Tools
Postludes: VII. Lachrimosa 04:47 Tools
String Quartet No. 2: II. Siciliano 04:47 Tools
String Quartet No. 3, "Motet" 03:08 Tools
Bravour-Studien (Bravour Studies): Variation VII: Fantasia 01:10 Tools
Psalmodies - Guitar Concerto No. 1: V. With Passion for All 02:40 Tools
Violin Concerto No. 1: II. Ninna-nanna 18:58 Tools
Psalmodies - Guitar Concerto No. 1: I. Entrance for One 02:14 Tools
Psalmodies - Guitar Concerto No. 1: II. Solo for Two 01:30 Tools
Psalmodies - Guitar Concerto No. 1: VII. Cadenza for One 01:58 Tools
Entrance For One 02:21 Tools
Songs and Rhapsodies: III. A Song Within a Dance 01:27 Tools
Gong For Orchestra 02:21 Tools
Symphony No. 4: IV. Chaconne 10:16 Tools
Zenith For Orchestra 02:45 Tools
Corona For Orchestra 02:45 Tools
Act I Scene 9 (continued): The Ceremony 00:41 Tools
Kafka's Trial: Counter-Scene 1 (Kafka, Greta) 05:44 Tools
Kafka's Trial: Scene 3: K.'s Lodgings - Late That Night - A Talk with Miss Burstner (Joseph K., Miss Burstner) 05:44 Tools
Kafka's Trial: Scene 6: Part 2 08:36 Tools
Concerto in Pieces (Purcell Variations): Variation VII: Andante lamentoso 05:44 Tools
Concerto in Pieces (Purcell Variations): Variation X: Finale fugato vivace 05:44 Tools
Concerto in Pieces (Purcell Variations): Variation IX: Intermezzo 00:35 Tools
Three for Two: No. 2, Cantus Firmus II 26:03 Tools
Occam's Razor: No. 6, Ostinato 26:03 Tools
Concerto in Pieces (Purcell Variations): Variation V: Allegretto capriccioso 05:44 Tools
Schrödinger's Kitten 05:44 Tools
Bravour Studies over 'L'Homme Arme' - Var. 2 Recitative 00:56 Tools
Concerto in Pieces (Purcell Variations): Variation VIII: Adagio Lontanto 01:10 Tools
Bravour Studies over 'L'Homme Arme' - Var. 8 Serenade II 03:14 Tools
Bravour Studies over 'L'Homme Arme' - Var. 7 Fantasia 01:47 Tools
Bravour Studies over 'L'Homme Arme' - Var. 9 Finale. Variation Classique 02:32 Tools
Postludes: VIII. Preambulum 02:53 Tools
Postludes: XII. Epilogue 02:53 Tools
Postludes: X. Romance 02:53 Tools
Postludes: IV. Nocturne 02:53 Tools
Postludes: XI. Manége 02:53 Tools
Vox in Rama 09:31 Tools
String Quartet No. 2: I. Senza Problema 18:58 Tools
Solar Trilogy - Gong: Throbbing - Dancing - Pulsating - Pounding - Blinding (Odense Symphony Orchestra/Michael Schønwandt) 02:31 Tools
Viola Concerto (2013 Version): Risoluto appassionato 02:31 Tools
Bravour-Studien (Bravour Studies): Variation IX: Finale: Variation classique 02:31 Tools
A Drummer's Tale II: Alarm (1983) 02:31 Tools
Songs and Rhapsodies: II. First Rhapsody 01:56 Tools
Solar Trilogy: Gong 18:58 Tools
Piano Concerto: Grazioso 18:58 Tools
4 Dances in 1 Movement: No. 2. Rocking 26:03 Tools
4 Dances in 1 Movement: No. 3. Exstatic 26:03 Tools
The Thirteenth Child, Act I: Lilies, Red as Blood 26:03 Tools
Paganini Variations - Guitar Concerto No. 2: XXIII. Var. 22 Finale Prestissimo 03:08 Tools
Thus Saw St.John (Saaledes Saae Johannes) (1984) 11:07 Tools
Psalmodies - Guitar Concerto No. 1: VIII. Cadenza for All 03:08 Tools
Psalmodies - Guitar Concerto No. 1: A Chorale and a Song 03:06 Tools
4 Dances in 1 Movement: No. 4. Extravagant 18:58 Tools
Reveille 18:58 Tools
Piano Concerto: Larghetto intimo 18:58 Tools
Four Dances in One Movement, 2: Rocking 05:02 Tools
Kafka's Trial: Scene 5: A Week Later - K.'s Lodgings - Miss Burstner Sends a Message (Joseph K., Miss Montag) 03:08 Tools
Kafka's Trial: Scene 7: The Same Night - Lawyer Huld and Leni (Albert, Leni, Huld, Joseph K., Recorder, Watchers) 10:54 Tools
Kafka's Trial: Prelude: 13 August 1912 to 1 June 1914 (Kafka, Felice, Greta) 03:08 Tools
Four Dances in One Movement, 4: Extravagant 08:36 Tools
Thus Saw St John 05:44 Tools
Kafka's Trial: Counter-Scene 11 (Kafka, Greta) 08:36 Tools
Bravour Studies over 'L'Homme Arme' - Theme 00:35 Tools
Bravour Studies over 'L'Homme Arme' - Var. 1 Overture 02:03 Tools
Bravour Studies over 'L'Homme Arme' - Var. 3 Serenade I 02:34 Tools
Bravour Studies over 'L'Homme Arme' - Var. 4 Potpourri 00:46 Tools
Psalmodies Suite: I. Entrance for One 01:10 Tools
Occam's Razor: No. 7, Ragged 01:10 Tools
Bravour Studies over 'L'Homme Arme' - Var. 6 Intermezzo 01:41 Tools
Bravour Studies over 'L'Homme Arme' - Var. 5 Etude 01:11 Tools
Postludes: XIII. Requiem 01:10 Tools
The City in the Sea 16:30 Tools
Concerto in Pieces (Purcell Variations): Variation VI: Martellato feroce 01:10 Tools
Pages: No. 10, Romantic 01:10 Tools
Pages: No. 3, Gentle 01:10 Tools
Gong: Throbbing - Dancing - Pulsating - Pounding - Blinding 18:58 Tools
Schrödinger's Cat: No. 1, Canon I 18:58 Tools
Psalmodies Suite: II. Cadenza for One 01:10 Tools
Solo For Two 02:31 Tools
The Thirteenth Child, Act I: Drokan's Warning 02:31 Tools
Drummer's Tale II (A): Towards the Precipice (1989) 02:31 Tools
Abysm: I. Abysm 18:58 Tools
Psalmodies - Guitar Concerto No. 1: XI. Exit for One 02:53 Tools
The Thirteenth Child, Act I: The Softest Spoken 02:53 Tools
Bravour Studies - Var.7: Fantasia 18:58 Tools
Bravour Studies - Var.5: Etude 18:58 Tools
Act II Scene 1: Offred's Bedroom (Rita, Offred) 02:53 Tools
Bravour Studies - Var.4: Potpourri 18:58 Tools
Songs and Rhapsodies: VIII. Reveille 18:58 Tools
Drama Trilogy, No. 1: Dramaphonia 04:47 Tools
Bravour Studies - Var.6: Intermezzo 02:53 Tools
Songs and Rhapsodies: I. Gateway to Dreaming, IV. Second Rhapsody, X. Fourth Rhapsody (2011) 03:08 Tools
Songs and Rhapsodies: 1. Gateways 03:08 Tools
Songs and Rhapsodies: I. Gateway to Dreaming, IV. Second Rhapsody, X. Fourth Rhapsody 03:08 Tools
Six Pages: II. Page 2 "Rocking" 03:08 Tools
Six Pages: VI. Page 6 "Simple" 02:53 Tools
I. Ostinato - ritornello 05:44 Tools
Kafka's Trial: Counter-Scene 6 (Kafka) 23:12 Tools
Kafka's Trial: Scene 12: The Bank - 1 June - A Visit to Mother (Joseph K., Manager, Staff, Deputy Manager, Albert, Chaplain, Titorelli, Hunchback) 23:12 Tools
Kafka's Trial: Counter-Scene 5 (Kafka, Greta) 23:12 Tools
Kafka's Trial: Scene 8: Autumn - Morning - The Cathedral (Watchers, Joseph K., Chaplain) 23:12 Tools
Schrödinger's Cat: No. 7, Canon VII 23:12 Tools
Solar Trilogy - Zenith: Dawning (Odense Symphony Orchestra/Michael Schønwandt) 26:03 Tools
Concerto in Pieces (Purcell Variations): Variation IV: Largo recitativo 08:36 Tools
Pages: No. 2, Rocking 08:36 Tools
Occam's Razor: No. 8, Occam's Razor 08:36 Tools
Schrödinger's Cat: No. 5, Canon V 01:10 Tools
Pestilence Songs: I. Adieu, farewell earth's bliss! 01:10 Tools
Pages: No. 8, Nimble 01:10 Tools
Fairytale 01:10 Tools
Psalmodies Suite: III. Prayer 01:10 Tools
Piano Sonata No. 2: Vivace e ritmico 01:10 Tools
Violin Concerto No. 1: III. Ciacona d'Inverno 01:10 Tools
Songs and Rhapsodies: IV. Second Rhapsody 01:10 Tools
Solar Trilogy for orchestra - II. Zenith (Drawing) (1992-93) 26:03 Tools
Bravour Studies - Var.1: Overture 26:03 Tools
Bravour Studies - Theme 26:03 Tools
Piano Sonata No. 2: Leggiero e elegante 26:03 Tools
Solar Trilogy for orchestra - I. Gong (Throbbing. Dancing. Pulsating. Pounding. Blinding) (1992) 18:58 Tools
Bravour Studies - Var.9: Finale: Variation Classique 18:58 Tools
Bravour Studies - Var.3: Serenade I 18:58 Tools
Bravour Studies - Var.8: Serenade II 18:58 Tools
Bravour Studies - Var.2: Recitative 18:58 Tools
Psalmodies - Guitar Concerto No. 1: IX. A March of Light and Darkness 03:05 Tools
Psalmodies - Guitar Concerto No. 1: X. A Prayer with Halo 04:18 Tools
Songs and Rhapsodies: VI. Third Rhapsody 04:18 Tools
Songs and Rhapsodies: VII. Shadow Play 04:18 Tools
Songs and Rhapsodies: V. The Desert of Time Revisited 04:18 Tools
Diferencias 04:18 Tools
Etude & Ricercare For Guitar, I 18:58 Tools
Songs and Rhapsodies: XI. Stratospheric Solo 18:58 Tools
Drummer's Tale II (A): Fingerprint III (1998) 18:58 Tools
Forward - Jagged - Bleak - Smooth - Frozen - Cadenza - Quick - Jagged - Marching - Frantic - Frenzy 02:53 Tools
Six Pages: I. Page 5 "Stealthy" 02:53 Tools
Six Pages: III. Page 3 "Gentle" 02:53 Tools
Six Pages: V. Page 8 "Nimble" 02:53 Tools
Six Pages: IV. Page 10 "Romantic" 02:53 Tools
Abysm, III: Spectre 09:15 Tools
II. Tranquillo - ritorenello 10:54 Tools
Act II Scene 14: Joy's Sitting Room (Serena Joy, Nick) 10:54 Tools
Kafka's Trial: Scene 2: The Bank - Later That Morning - Two More Surprises (Joseph K., Deputy Manager, Staff) 10:54 Tools
Kafka's Trial: Scene 11: That Night - Lawyer Huld's Place - Dismissal of Huld (Leni, Joseph K., Block, Huld) 10:54 Tools
Anima 23:12 Tools
Act I Scene 13: Offred's Bedroom (Offred) 23:12 Tools
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Poul Ruders (born March 27, 1949 in Ringsted) is a Danish composer. Ruders's early studies in piano and organ led eventually to studies in orchestration with the Danish composer Karl Aage Rasmussen. His first compositions date from the mid-60s. Ruders regards his own compositional development as a gradual one, with his true voice emerging with the chamber concerto, Four Compositions, of 1980. Writing about Ruders, the English critic Stephen Johnson states: "He can be gloriously, explosively extrovert one minute-withdrawn, haunted, intently inward-looking the next. Super-abundant high spirits alternate with pained, almost expressionistic lyricism; simplicity and directness with astringent irony." Poul Ruders has created a large body of music ranging from opera and orchestral works through chamber, vocal and solo music. In recent years, performances of his work on both sides of the Atlantic and in such distant locals as China, Japan and Russia have taken place with increasing regularity. With the overwhelming success of his second opera, The Handmaid's Tale (1996-98), produced in Copenhagen (2000), Ruders became even more in demand, with commissions coming in rapid succession from The Berlin Philharmonic, The New York Philharmonic, The BBC Symphony Orchestra, and from The Royal Danish Opera. Recent performances include productions of The Handmaid's Tale in Toronto and London, and orchestral premieres and performances in Berlin, New York and London. Poul Ruders's opera, Kafka's Trial, libretto by Paul Bentley, premiered in March, 2005 in Copenhagen's new opera house. Commissioned by The Royal Danish Opera for the opening of the new opera house, the opera explores Kafka's unfinished masterpiece, as well as including dramatized events from the writer's life. Among Poul Ruders's upcoming performances will be the world premiere of his next opera Dancer in the Dark (2009). Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.