His compositions are often the result of a close working relationship with the musicians themselves. Padding's collaboration, since 1998, with the avant-garde quintet Ensemble LOOS has resulted in a number of works, both with and without electronics.
The composer's music is often created through close collaboration with musicians, especially his long-standing partnership with the avant-garde ensemble Ensemble LOOS, which began in 1998. This collaboration has resulted in a variety of works, some incorporating electronics.