Mitropa Music

Brass Cinema is a work containing many extremely descriptive melodies and atmospheres, inspired by the fascinating world of film music. It was commissioned by the Swiss Brass Band 13 Etoiles to celebr...

This three-movement concert work takes its inspiration from the picturesque Swiss town of Sion and its castles and churches dating from the Middle Ages. Bertrand Moren attempts to imagine what life wa...

This three-movement concert work takes its inspiration from the picturesque Swiss town of Sion and its castles and churches dating from the Middle Ages. Bertrand Moren attempts to imagine what life wa...

Gli anni 1960-1970 rappresentano un periodo di fondamentale importanza per il mondo della musica pop. Nel corso di questo decennio, senza dubbio il più ricco qualitativamente, numerosi gruppi, composi...

Gli anni 1960-1970 rappresentano un periodo di fondamentale importanza per il mondo della musica pop. Nel corso di questo decennio, senza dubbio il più ricco qualitativamente, numerosi gruppi, composi...

(Is This the Way to) Amarillo was first recorded in 1971 by Tony Christie, and was a great hit throughout Europe. In 2005, the re-release of the original Tony Christie version, promoted by the comedia...

(Is This the Way to) Amarillo was first recorded in 1971 by Tony Christie, and was a great hit throughout Europe. In 2005, the re-release of the original Tony Christie version, promoted by the comedia...

Entry of the Celts is a delightful light concert opener. As its title implies, this work features Celtic-inspired music. All the instruments in the band are given the opportunity to display their most...

Entry of the Celts is a delightful light concert opener. As its title implies, this work features Celtic-inspired music. All the instruments in the band are given the opportunity to display their most...

As the title implies, this composition is a bass section feature, with a bit of a difference. In addition to modern spirited passages which demonstrate the bass sections virtuosity there are also slow...

As the title implies, this composition is a bass section feature, with a bit of a difference. In addition to modern spirited passages which demonstrate the bass sections virtuosity there are also slow...

Chatzkele is a work based on two traditional Jewish melodies, Oifn Pripetchik and Chatzkele. The first expresses a sentiment of deep sadness and nostalgia, reminding the listener of the suffering that...

Chatzkele is a work based on two traditional Jewish melodies, Oifn Pripetchik and Chatzkele. The first expresses a sentiment of deep sadness and nostalgia, reminding the listener of the suffering that...

Homage wurde von der Brass Band Concordia aus Vetroz in der Schweiz zum Gedenken an das verstorbene Bandmitglied Michel Moren in Auftrag gegeben. Das Werk beschreibt die zwei großen Leidenschaften von...

Homage wurde von der Brass Band Concordia aus Vetroz in der Schweiz zum Gedenken an das verstorbene Bandmitglied Michel Moren in Auftrag gegeben. Das Werk beschreibt die zwei großen Leidenschaften von...

A wonderful new work for euphonium, Euphonium Fiesta consists of three separate movements played without a break. The first and third movements explore the technical and rhythmical possibilities of th...

A wonderful new work for euphonium, Euphonium Fiesta consists of three separate movements played without a break. The first and third movements explore the technical and rhythmical possibilities of th...

Bertrand Moren composed Alpine March for the Hochwaliser Musikfest in Blatten, Switzerland in 2004. The march opens in a festive 6/8 time with lots of dynamic contrast and characteristic 6/8 rhythms....

This composition highlights the tenor horns. Long understated and unfairly relegated to the accompaniment, the tenor horn has gained prominence in the brass band during recent years. Horns Enjoying Th...

This composition highlights the tenor horns. Long understated and unfairly relegated to the accompaniment, the tenor horn has gained prominence in the brass band during recent years. Horns Enjoying Th...

In addition to his many 'serious'works Otto M. Schwarz has had much success with several lighter works such as Band Fever, Funk Attack and Groovin' Around. His new seriously funky piece Funky Brass ma...

In addition to his many 'serious'works Otto M. Schwarz has had much success with several lighter works such as Band Fever, Funk Attack and Groovin' Around. His new seriously funky piece Funky Brass ma...

Stop the Cavalry is a song about a British soldier at the front line who writes a fictional letter to 'Mr Churchill', begging him to send the army home because he'd prefer to spend Christmas with his...