Blasorchester Vivace 2024 : World Premiere „Four Seasons of a Hill“ for Wind Band

The World Premiere of “Four Seasons on a Hill” for Wind Band will be taking place next weekend. The work was commissioned by “Blasorchester Vivace” for the 2024 edition of this wonderful symphonic Band.

The World Premiere of “Four Seasons on a Hill” for Wind Band will be taking place next weekend. The work was commissioned by “Blasorchester Vivace” for the 2024 edition of this wonderful symphonic Band.

The Gurten is a hill overlooking Bern, Switzerland which can be enjoyed year round. This four-movement work depicts how the weather, flora and fauna change throughout the year and more specifically, the activities and feelings which these differing seasons evoke.

- The work opens with “Spring : Joyful Energy”, with the flowers growing and colour returning to nature. This joyous march, first in 2/4 and later in 6/8, reflects the smile on everyone’s faces during these joyous few months.

- The second movement, “Summer : Lazy Afternoon”, is a picnic under the shade of a tree, lazing around and enjoying a soft summer breeze. Two birds dance around in the branches.

- “Autumn : Storm” follows, with tumultuous rumblings of thunder and gusts of wind which reach their climax in a short Bitonal passage. The storm soon subsides and snow begins to fall. Church bells ring und the music continues without a break into the final movement.

-“Winter : Sledging”, is a playful Finale, with children and adults alike swerving past each other and enjoying the joy of whizzing down the hill at tremendous speeds

Other works in the concert include: Sons of the Midnight Sun - Timo Forsttröm, Indiana Jones Selection - John Williams, The River Seneca - Rossano Galante and Summertime by George Gershwin.