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Holden's music unites the open, rich sounds of early 20th century American composers with the exhilarating harmonic and melodic idioms of film music to create works lush with memorable soundscapes and vivid textural language.
In 2026, he received a VMEA scholarship in composition for Expedition Overture.
Holden Friesel demonstrates a mature and compelling command of a wide range of musical parameters, including rhythm, melody, harmony, texture, orchestration, and the development and transformation of material. Transitions between ideas are handled with confidence, creating a convincing sense of continuity and large-scale direction. His works excel in their world-building, drawing the listener into a rich, cinematic soundscape with a kaleidoscopic emotional range that feels intentional and well-shaped throughout.
- Sofia Ouyang, composer
Works
Large Ensemble
Tone poem for orchestra. (2026) 8'
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Expedition Overture
Overture for orchestra. (2026) 7'
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Chamber
Suite for brass and percussion. (2026) 10'
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Solo
Divertimento for solo piano. (2026) 3'
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