Etienne Crausaz

The Balkans region has always been a source of musical inspiration for composers throughout the centuries. Strong rhythms and often-abundant musical climaxes are two important characteristics of this...

Banana Island ist ein außergewöhnlicher, imaginärer Ort: Kokospalmen, Dattelpalmen, Mangobäume, Bananenstauden und Mangroven wachsen dort in Hülle und Fülle und die Tiere leben in himmlischer Harmonie...

This collection of original compositions was specially conceived for beginners of the first three study years. The rhythms are very simple, the range deliberately reduced, the musical styles however g...

Oriental Postcards is comprised of three variations on a theme with an Eastern character: in From Egypt, the theme is contrastingly first played in brass and then in woodwind, in From the Desert the d...

Dancing on the Sand immerses us in an unmistakable oriental atmosphere. A moderate introduction underscored by percussions sets the scene. A short alto saxophone cadenza leads to the second part of th...

This work continues the explorations made in previous numbers, and is particularly close to the Sinfonietta No. 3 in terms of difficulty and form. It is based on various short motifs presented in the...

Festive Winds begins with a short introduction before we hear a light, airy and fresh-sounding passage. The original character of this march is above all in the trio, which conjures up the sounds of a...

The Balkans region has always been a source of musical inspiration for composers throughout the centuries. Strong rhythms and often-abundant musical climaxes are two important characteristics of this...

Deliverance is an exciting concert suite by Etienne Crausaz. The first movement is in the style of a siciliana, starting out quiet and calmly, then slowly building in excitement and energy. The second...

This beautiful chorale illustrates the winter solstice, the longest night of the year. Describing the end of nature's cycle, it has a rather melancholic character until the final chord which symbolise...

This collection proposes three arrangements of dances from the Renaissance : Gaillarde, a famous dance by Claude Gervaise ; King's Hunt, a lively piece full of contrasts by John Bull, and Pavane, more...

This piece is in line with the tradition of works by Louis Prima and performances by Benny Goodman. It attempts to reproduce a similar “feel”, adapted from the music of these two artists, for brass ba...

This piece is in line with the tradition of works by Louis Prima and performances by Benny Goodman. It attempts to reproduce a similar “feel”, adapted from the music of these two artists, for brass ba...

La La Land – the film of 2017 – boasts a record number of Golden Globe Awards, including Best Original Score for Justin Hurwitz, and garnered an impressive number of Oscar nominations as well. One of...

La La Land – the film of 2017 – boasts a record number of Golden Globe Awards, including Best Original Score for Justin Hurwitz, and garnered an impressive number of Oscar nominations as well. One of...

With Rock Collection, Etienne Crausaz offers a set of two original works and one arrangement: Rock Feel is a very lively piece with a lovely dialogue between the wind and percussion instruments; Go Do...

With Rock Collection, Etienne Crausaz offers a set of two original works and one arrangement: Rock Feel is a very lively piece with a lovely dialogue between the wind and percussion instruments; Go Do...

The source of inspiration for this Tänze for tuba and accordion (or piano) is the folk music of the Balkans with its unique colors: the liveliness, the composite rhythms, but also the melancholy...

Banana Island ist ein außergewöhnlicher, imaginärer Ort: Kokospalmen, Dattelpalmen, Mangobäume, Bananenstauden und Mangroven wachsen dort in Hülle und Fülle und die Tiere leben in himmlischer Harmonie...

The Salsa Brava is a typical Spanish hot sauce that goes wonderfully well with barbecue or tapas. The Salsa is also a style of music that originated in the Caribbean, combining Cuban, Puerto Rican, an...

The Salsa Brava is a typical Spanish hot sauce that goes wonderfully well with barbecue or tapas. The Salsa is also a style of music that originated in the Caribbean, combining Cuban, Puerto Rican, an...