Composizione Prima - Flavio Vicentini

Many works are composed with the precise aim of describing landscapes, atmospheres or telling stories. "Composizione Prima", on the other hand, was composed with the sole intention of experimenting with some uses of modern musical language. The piece is formally structured in three movements: allegro, adagio and fanfare, without however complying with any standard pattern. The main theme, "fanfara", can be heard several times throughout the piece. It is the only feature of this work that in any way evokes an onomatopoeic sound, to indicate the gradual approach through three dimensional space of a Napoleonic band (fanfare).

Compostela - Thierry Deleruyelle

"Four roads lead to Santiago", so begins the Book of the Pilgrim. Written in the 12th century, the Codex Calixtinus opened the way for pilgrimage from most cities in Europe and North Africa to Santiago de Compostela, in Spain. Compostela - The Way of St James describes the pilgrims' journey. After a slow introduction, a brilliant theme announces the start of the journey. The arrival in Spain is indicated by incantatory chants and majestic chords. Finally, the music softens as the pilgrims venerate St James.

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Compton Ridge Overture

Compton Ridge Overture - David Gorham

Another outstanding festival/concert selection, this exciting and highly playable work opens with strong rhythmic brass joined by contrasting woodwinds as the work develops. The cantabile section features melodic solos for flute and clarinet and later woodwind choir before combining with the brass for a beautiful slow section. This work concludes with a recapitulation and a driving rhythmic ending.

Comrades - D. Reeves

Comrades Of The Legion - John Philip Sousa

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Con Air - Mark Mancina

Con Amore - Pavel Stanek

Con Amore - Peter Riedemann

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Con Amore - Philip A. Parker