Sonatine (1994-2010)for viola solo
An early work revised in 2010. It is written in the form of a sonatina and contains some parts of a deformed waltz.
Although there is no contemporary writing it is rather difficult because of constant double stops.
Duration: 4' 00"
SME/EMS
Memoria (2009)for piano solo
A "lament" in memory of a deceased friend in the style of Messiaen and Takemitsu.
Duration: 1' 30"
Woodbrass Music SA
Appel de la Montagne (2009)for brass band
Composition: Azumi Okamura and Sonalp.
A piece commissioned by the "Société de Musique La Montagnarde de Château-d'Oex" to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the "Sonalp" folk group.
Duration: 4' 50"
Woodbrass Music SA
Mucha Salsa (2010)for brass band
A modern salsa in 2-3 clave, demanding perfect technical skills in mastering the percussion instruments (Cuban style timpani, bongos, congas, maracas, cow-bells, guiro, xylophone).
Duration: 3' 30"
Woodbrass Music SA
Trio (2010)for trumpet, trombone, marimba
A small suite in three parts written with the pedagogical intention to show to children the possibilities of each instrument.
Duration: 4' 00"
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Je m'éveille la nuit subitement (2010)for violin solo
The title was taken from a poem by Fernando Pessoa.
First part: playing of different timbres (quarter-tones, sul tasto, flautando, sul ponticello etc.) with regard to the dynamics pp-p-mp.
The second part is inspired by the preludes of Louis Couperin and has to be played freely as far as rhythm and combinations are concerned, but must respect the order of the notes. Difficult.
Duration: 3' 30"
SME/EMS
5 humoresques (2010)for piano solo
A collection of small, simple pieces in a romantic style for piano beginners.
Exercises in voice leading (1st piece), leaps and cross over (2nd), tempi (3rd), octaves and thirds (4th) and chromatism (5th).
Duration: 3' 00"
Woodbrass Music SA
Ragged Time (2010)for brass band
A festive march for procession or indoors. Medium level of difficulty.
Duration: 2' 30"
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