1. Full concert — Part III

Part III — Wind Department — full recording of the wind department program, Ventspils Koncertzāle "Latvija". Conductors: Daniel Catalanotti & François Bogaert.
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.


3. Credits & contact

Program recorded at Ventspils Koncertzāle "Latvija" — 13 August 2025. Conductors: Daniel Catalanotti & François Bogaert. Percussion professor: Quentin Dubreuil. For inquiries or permissions, contact: Cette adresse e-mail est protégée contre les robots spammeurs. Vous devez activer le JavaScript pour la visualiser..