Hanns Eschmann

When commissioned by the celebrated Sparx Duo, Dorff's thoughts immediately went to the French medieval style that had so captured his attention in his college days. The resulting five-movement duo re...

Der pastorale Charme der Flöten-/Viola-/Harfen-Texturen in Verbindung mit der Bitte eines Kommissars um ein Hochzeitsgeschenk konnte nur zu einer Art Hochsommer-Tagtraum führen. Dorffs 7-minütige Krea...

The languid, steamy nature of this 7-minute slow-fast-slow work, as well as its title, were premises of a consortium commission specifically to showcase the warm sounds of flugelhorn and alto flute. B...

For Flute, B-Flat Clarinet, And Bassoon (Or Cello).

Hot Spots was commissioned by Duo Del Sol; a married couple committed to expanding the repertoire for the ripe combination of English Horn and Bb Clarinet. Dorff's inspiration came from the duo's expl...

arranged for Clarinet Quartet or Ensemble

At first hearing, BFF's is a warm and bubbly set of dance-like duets, scored for the underserved combination of Eb Clarinet and Bb Clarinet. But there's more: a puzzle lurks throughout the 3-movement...

For Clarinet Quartet

Der Titel SONATINA D'AMORE sagt schon alles. Diese kurze dreisätzige Suite ähnelt in Form und Leichtigkeit einer klassischen Sonatine, während d'amore die sanfte Wärme der Musik ausdrückt, die oft an...

For Marimba (or Vibraphone or Bells) and Piano

For Violin and Piano

For Saxophone Quartet

Saxophonist-turned-composer Daniel Dorff has a strong affinity for the beautiful lyricism and lush harmonies of Puccini; and for the hot style of 1940's swing bands. This 3-minute hybrid is classy eno...

Daniel Dorff's first collection of flute duets contains settings of four familiar favorites: Oh Susanna; Red River Valley; Shenandoah; and Cindy. Folk Song Suite is equally attractive either for conce...

A Watercolor for Flute Quartet (or Ensemble)

This spirited British march of 1916, popularized in the film Bridge Over The River Kwai, comes alive in this setting for clarinet quartet. Melodic responsibilities pass from part to part to sustain pl...

For Two Contrabassoons

For 3 Bassoons and Contrabassoon (Quartet or Ensemble)

For Two Violins and Piano