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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. The Trio-section however is written in 2/4 time and is very lyrical. With a da capo this march, written by the winner of last year’s European Brass Band Composition Contest, is brought to a thrilling close.
Alpine March was commissioned by the Musikgesellschaft Fafleralp Blatten (Switzerland) for the Upper Valais Music Festival 2004.
Lively music, triple time signatures and joyful chords help the composer to describe the place where the band comes from: The Lotschental, а valley that nestles within an impressive mountain setting between the Valais and Bernese Alps.
This picturesque valley with its thriving, yet old fashioned villages villages invites us to discover its unspoilt nature, away from the main tourist trail. There are plenty of options tо explore it at any time of year, in summer or winter.
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