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Lukas Flink’s Synopsis was composed for BrassUnit’s first tour, capturing the energy and ambition of a young ensemble taking its first steps onto the concert stage. The work is fast-paced and explosive, driven by sharp contrasts, rhythmic intensity and powerful brass sonorities. With its vivid musical language and dynamic character, Synopsis showcases the versatility and expressive force of the brass quintet.
ISMN: 979-0-706909-02-8 (digitalt)
Maurice Ravel – Pavane pour une infante défunte
Maurice Ravel’s Pavane pour une infante défunte is one of his most beloved works, originally composed for piano in 1899 and later orchestrated by the composer. With its graceful melody, rich harmonies and timeless elegance, the piece evokes the atmosphere of an ancient courtly dance. This brass quintet arrangement by Oskar Back brings new colours and depth to Ravel’s delicate sound world, highlighting the warmth and expressive possibilities of the brass ensemble.
ISMN : 979-0-706909-01-1 (digital)
Jean Sibelius – Julvisa (Christmas Song) for brass quintet and baritone
Jean Sibelius's Julvisa (Christmas Song), known by its opening lines "Giv mig ej glans, ej guld, ej prakt" (Give me no splendour, gold, or pomp), is one of the most beloved and iconic Christmas carols in the Nordic countries. Composed in 1909 to words by the Finnish poet Zacharias Topelius (originally "En etsi valtaa, loistoa" in Finnish, translated to Swedish by Topelius himself), this piece quickly became a staple of festive celebrations. Sibelius masterfully captured the quiet reverence and profound simplicity of Topelius's poem, which expresses a desire for the true spirit of Christmas – inner peace and goodwill – over material wealth or outward display.
The melody of Julvisa is characterized by its broad, flowing lines and an almost hymn-like quality, imbued with Sibelius's quintessential Nordic lyricism. It is a work of understated emotion, conveying a sense of profound introspection and solemn beauty. Its rich, yet subtle, harmonic language supports a melody that feels both deeply traditional and uniquely Sibelian. The song's enduring appeal lies in its ability to evoke a deep sense of peace and the spiritual essence of Christmas.
Lukas Flink’s Synopsis was composed for BrassUnit’s first tour, capturing the energy and ambition of a young ensemble taking its first steps onto the concert stage. The work is fast-paced and explosive, driven by sharp contrasts, rhythmic intensity and powerful brass sonorities. With its vivid musical language and dynamic character, Synopsis showcases the versatility and expressive force of the brass quintet.
ISMN: 979-0-706909-02-8 (digitalt)