Part III of the Concert for Piano solo, Chamber Music and Ensembles — August 13th 2025 (Wind Department)
Part III — Wind Department program from the 1st Franco‑Latvian Music Summer Camp, Ventspils Koncertzāle "Latvija", 13 August 2025. Conductors: Daniel Catalanotti & François Bogaert. Percussion professor: Quentin Dubreuil.
Concert of Piano solo, Chamber Music and Ensembles — Part III (Wind Department)
Part III — Wind Department presented at the 1st Franco‑Latvian Music Summer Camp, Ventspils Koncertzāle "Latvija", 13 August 2025. Conductors: Daniel Catalanotti & François Bogaert. Percussion professor: Quentin Dubreuil.
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1. Full concert — Part III
Short transcript — full concert
Wind department program featuring orchestral transcriptions and popular arrangements: energetic marches, light operetta excerpts, evocative songs and upbeat finales. Highlights: precise brass, lyrical woodwinds and rhythmic percussion support.
2. Concert by chapter (timestamps)
2.1 — 00:00 — Hungarian march (Hector Berlioz)
Short transcript — Hungarian march
Bold opening march with strong brass fanfares and steady percussion; rhythmic drive and clear ensemble articulation set a ceremonial tone.
2.2 — 05:50 — Parisian life (Jacques Offenbach)
Short transcript — Parisian life
Light, playful motifs with jaunty rhythms; woodwinds and brass exchange melodic phrases evoking a theatrical Parisian atmosphere.
2.3 — 09:10 — The Sea (Charles Trenet)
Short transcript — The Sea
Expansive, lyrical arrangement with flowing woodwind lines and gentle brass swells that suggest waves and maritime atmosphere.
2.4 — 12:25 — Lullaby (McKennit, arr. Alexandre Marie-Luce)
Short transcript — Lullaby
Gentle, lyrical arrangement highlighting solo winds and soft harmonic support; intimate and soothing in character.
2.5 — 18:40 — Oh When the Saints (traditional)
Short transcript — Oh When the Saints
Familiar hymn-like melody arranged for wind ensemble with call-and-response passages and warm harmonic backing.
2.6 — 22:15 — Happy (Williams)
Short transcript — Happy
Joyful, upbeat finale with catchy motifs and strong rhythmic drive; ensemble invites audience engagement and closes the program on a celebratory note.