SKU: HL.4006384

ISBN 9781540080486. UPC: 888680987909.

Tarjan, Hungarian Pictures is a work in three movements commissioned by the town of Vesoul and its concert band. This work pays tribute to Jean-Marie Goux, the band’s former musical director, who had forged strong links with Hungary: whether in the village of Tarján or Budapest itself, he had shared his zest for life with the Hungarian people. This colourful work consists of three movements: “The 7th Tribe”, “Eternal Fidelty” and “Conquest of the Homeland”. It offers not only strong musical content, but also historical insight about a beautiful region with a great tradition.

SKU: FT.FM628

ISBN 9790570485277.

‘Plateau of Dances with a Scottish Flavour’ Plateau of Dances with a Scottish Flavour was composed in autumn 2016, Eastbourne, and is inspired by my childhood in Doune, Perthshire; as well as the Ceilidhs and Fèis (cultural festival in the Highlands) my daughter, Clara, and I were immersed in when we lived in the picturesque village of Kingussie, Badenoch and Strathspey. The four dances are a celebration of my love and nostalgia for Scotland, and an expression of my family’s Scottish memories. Each dance comes with a quote from my favourite poet, Robert Burns, whose insightful and sensitive observations are a poignant appreciation of everyday life. Why the reference to Scottish food? Because this piece is dedicated to my father, Papou, who appreciates a merry supper. The 1st Movement, 'To the Mighty Haggis', is a Strathspey with its characteristic Scotch snap -a short-long rhythm, as if saying the word ‘haggis’; which is fitting as the Scottish bard’s quote comes from his poem Address to a Haggis, traditionally said on Burns’ Night. The 2nd Movement, 'The Humble Shortbread', is a Reel; as is usually the case in Scottish dances. It should be played with a slightly ‘snappy’, swung rhythm. 'What though on homely fare we dine, [...] A man is a man for all that' comes from my favourite Burns’ poem: A Man's a Man for A' That. And who doesn’t enjoy the humble shortbread? There is a more reflective, nostalgic mood to the 3rd Movement, 'Ode to the Homely (salty) Porridge'. The Air is a reminiscence of the quiet evenings Clara and I would spend in Kingussie, with our view of the beautifully haunting mountains. 'What will I get to my supper, [...] Ye'se get a panfu' o' plumpin parridge' comes from Burns’ The Shepherd’s Wife who tries to entice her husband back home with the promise of porridge (the Scottish way: with salt). Finally, the 4th Movement, 'Too Many Drams of Whisky', is a cheerful and lively Jig. It’s the convivial merriness of being with friends and family, maybe at a Ceilidh, with a wink to Scotland’s ‘water of life’. 'We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet, For auld lang syne' comes from Burns’ famous Auld Lang Syne: a fitting end to our musical and culinary tour of Scotland.

SKU: BT.DHP-1185862-140

English-German-French-Dutch.

Tarjan, Hungarian Pictures is a work in three movements commissioned by the town of Vesoul and its concert band. This work pays tribute to Jean-Marie Goux, the band’s former musical director, who had forged strong links with Hungary: whether in the village of Tarján or Budapest itself, he had shared his zest for life with the Hungarian people. This colourful work consists of three movements: ‘The 7th Tribe’, ‘Eternal Fidelty’ and ‘Conquest of the Homeland’. It offers not only strong musical content, but also historical insight about a beautiful region with a great tradition.

Tarjan, Hungarian Pictures werd geschreven in opdracht van de gemeente Vesoul en het harmonieorkest aldaar. Het werk is een eerbetoon aan Jean-Marie Goux, de voormalig muzikaal leider van het orkest, die sterke banden met Hongarije heeft gesmeed, zowel met de plaats Tarján als met de hoofdstad Boedapest. De kleurrijke compositie bestaat uit drie delen: ‘The 7th Tribe’, ‘Eternal Fidelity’ en ‘Conquest of the Homeland’. Met zijn krachtige muzikale inhoud biedt dit werk tevens enig historisch inzicht in een prachtige regio met een indrukwekkende traditie.

Tarjan, Hungarian Pictures ist ein Werk in drei Sätzen, das von der Stadt Vesoul und dem städtischen Blasorchester in Auftrag gegeben wurde. Das Werk sollte den ehemaligen musikalischen Leiter des Orchesters, Jean-Marie Goux ehren, der enge Verbindungen nach Ungarn geknüpft hatte, sowohl zu dem Ort Tarján als auch nach Budapest. Dieses abwechslungsreiche Stück hat drei Sätze: The 7th tribe“, Eternal fidelty“ und Conquest of the Homeland“. Es hat nicht nur einen großen musikalischen Gehalt, sondern bietet auch einen historischen Einblick in eine wunderschöne Region mit einer großen Tradition.

Tarjan, Hungarian Pictures, est une œuvre en trois mouvements commandée par la ville de Vesoul et son orchestre d’harmonie municipal. Cette commande a été passée pour rendre hommage Jean-Marie Goux, ancien directeur musical, qui avait tissé des liens étroits avec la Hongrie, que ce soit dans le village de Tarján ou Budapest même. Les mouvements de cette œuvre variée portent les noms ‘The 7th Tribe’, ‘Eternal Fidelity’ et ‘Conquest of the Homeland’. Elle convainc tous les niveaux, non seulement par sa musique mais aussi par son aperçu historique de cette magnifique région la tradition bien ancrée.