Want to learn how to optimize your orchestration not just musically, but also practically for a recording session? Join orchestrator Thomas Bryla in a conversation about his work and the creative collaboration with composers. How do you write orchestral parts that don’t just sound good, but are also playable? How do you organize a recording session with an ensemble or live orchestra? How do you make smart choices when it comes to balance, dynamics, and playability? How do you prepare sheet music and parts for a smooth session? And how do you communicate effectively with conductors and session players to get the best results? In this session, Thomas and Matthijs will dive into these and other questions in a moderated conversation, followed by an open Q&A with the audience. A valuable session for composers of all levels – beginners and pros alike!
Thomas Bryla
Orchestrator, Bryla, DKThomas Bryla is a Danish composer, orchestrator, and concert arranger known for fast delivery, detailed orchestration, and musical precision. He is lead orchestrator on several European productions, including Lars von Trier’s The Kingdom Exodus, and part of international teams on Hollywood films such as Arrival, M3GAN, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, and Holland starring Nicole Kidman. Recently, he has worked with Harry and Rupert Gregson-Williams, as well as Rachel Portman. His orchestrations are praised for their clarity, emotional accuracy, and readiness for the recording stage – trusted to deliver musical intent with precision, consistency, and speed, even under intense pressure.
Matthijs Kieboom
Composer, NLMatthijs Kieboom has been an active composer for film and TV since 2009. His style can be described as thematic and melodic, and in terms of sound it is a boundless fusion of genres & unique sounds. In his music, Matthijs uses special instruments, orchestras and ensembles, trying to find a unique sound for each production.
Matthijs has written the scores for productions such as the very popular English series Van Der Valk, feature films like Meskina, Pirates Down The Street (2020 & 2022)”, and the nature documentaries Wolf and Wild. In 2025, his next biggest international feature film will hit the IMAX cinemas in the middle east with the Saudi film Esaaf.