After hearing Castèréde's Concertino for Trumpet Trombone String Orchestra Piano and Percussion the realisation that his music remains in the shadows of his French contemporaries is one that is hard to fathom. Should you be a fan of Messiaen then Castèréde's Concertino is one for you. Having won prizes in Piano chamber music harmony composition analysis and aesthetics in music whilst studying at Paris Conservatoire it is not surprising that the composer's Concertino is full of musically appealing features. Elements include exquisite use of brasstechnique exploiting tonality and clever accompaniment features in the Piano reduction. From allegro quaver passages to luscious melodies Concertino provides an enjoyable listen and fun piece to learn for all advanced trumpeters and trombonists.

I was born but... for flute(alto flute piccolo) clarinet in A piano percussion violin and cello. Composed 2002. Arranged in August 2005 from the larger ensemble version. Published 2017. Duration: 89 minutes Conceived as a live performance accompaniment to screenings of the silent film I Was Born But... by Yasujiro Ozu (Japan 1932). Released in 2011 as a specially recorded soundtrack on BFIB1070.