SKU: BT.CMP-0029-95-120

In the early days of the United States, a main source of transportation was the many waterways, rivers and the Great Lakes. From this focal point of commerce and social activity came many wonderful folk songs. Shore to Shore uses two of these sailing songs. Blow ye winds blow and Leave her no more.

SKU: BT.DHP-0890148-020

This 4-movement suite is based on authentic folktunes from the beautiful southern province in France: the Provence. The composer used an harmonic language respecting the popular characteristics, but on the other hand also contains some spicy notes (... just like the wellknown Provençal sauce! ...). The instrumentation is very colourful, paying a lot of attention to the different timbres of both brass and wood winds as well as to the percussion section.Every movement has its own character: Un Ange a fa la crido (= An angel brought the creed / credo) is like a bourrée, Adam e sa Coumpagnou (= Adam and his companion) is an old love song, Lou Fustié (= the carpenter)a fast dance and finally Lis Escoubo (= a whistle tune / popular ballad) is a farandole. In the latter, the old tradition of folk musicians who play a whistle with one hand and a drum with the other hand, is clearly represented during the first presentations of the one and only theme)Although this piece is not too demanding, a well balanced band is necessary to perform it successfully. Thanks to the contrasts and the varying colours, it keeps on holding the attention.

Dieses vierteilige Werk basiert auf alten Volksliedern aus der Provençe. Der Komponist verwendet diese Melodien in einer farbig instrumentierten Suite und braucht hierbei eine Klangsprache, die einerseits den volkstümlichen Charakter nichtverleugnet, aber andererseits doch ab und zu eine pikante Note enthält.Die Teile sind: Un ange a fa la crido, Adam e sa coumpagno, Lou Fusti en Lis Escoubo.

SKU: BT.DHP-0890152-020

This flashing piece was commissioned by “Het muziekverbond van West-Vlaanderen” and is dedicated to the “Arlequino” youthband.Colourfully and effectfully instrumentated, this piece speeds towards its finale without any tempochanges.The chord-blocks, wich characterized the introduction, unite this virtuoso piece by reappearing in the end.

SKU: BT.CMP-0030-95-020

This piece, though based on rather simple rhythmic and melodic fragments, is a majestic fanfare designed to herald the year 2000. It features contrasting flourishes by woodwinds, brass and percussion.

Deze majestueuze, krachtige fanfare werd geschreven ter aankondiging van de 21e eeuw. Nadat het lage koper en de houtblazers het thema hebben ingezet, voegen alle instrumenten zich hier gaandeweg bij. Een ideale opening voor een concertwaaraan zowel de muzikanten als de toehoorders plezier zullen beleven.

Diese majestätische, kraftvolle Fanfare wurde zur Begrüßung des 21. Jahrhunderts komponiert. Beginnend mit dem tiefen Blech und den Holzbläsern stimmen nach und nach alle Instrumente in das Thema ein. Eine ideale Konzerteröffnung, die allen Musikern und dem Publikum viel Freude bereiten wird!

Pour saluer le passage au troisième millénaire, Brian Connery a composé une œuvre brillante aux sonorités amples et généreuses, riche en contrastes mélodiques et rythmiques.