Franco Cesarini

With Convergents Franco Cesarini has succeeded in composing a piece suitable for both concerts or contests which whilst not being too difficult still has the feel of a major work. This extremely rhyth...

Cesarini composed this work as a tribute to the memory of Darius Milhaud, born a century earlier in Aix-en-Provence, France. The premiere, conducted by the composer, was presented by the Civic Philhar...

The leviathan, a demoniacal sea monster that appears as a dragon or serpent, is considered in the Old Testament to be the embodiment of evil. The defeat of the demon is prophesied in Isaiah 27:1: 'On...

The Cossacks are primarily known as a feared cavalrymen who defended the country with their soldiers in the 16th-18th centuries. The culture of the Cossacks includes wild cavalry and weapons games as...

Foreign culture - art, literature and above all music - have long fascinated Franco Cesarini and often serve as a source of inspiration for his compositions. For Old Russian Romances, Cesarini immerse...

Bulgarian folk music has a long tradition and numerous typical characteristics, such as particular dissonances and complex, irregular rhythms. In Bulgarian Dances (Part II) (which can be performed tog...

Puss in Boots, a fairy tale character first mentioned in writing by Charles Perrault in the 17th century, is a popular figure in children's books, cartoons and comics. Franco Cesarini was inspired by...

Concertino for Clarinet and Wind Orchestra was commissioned by the Swiss Wind Band Association (SBV) to celebrate the 'Year of the Clarinet 2015'. In three sections, separated by cadenzas for the solo...

Concertino for Clarinet and Wind Orchestra was commissioned by the Swiss Wind Band Association (SBV) to celebrate the 'Year of the Clarinet 2015'. In three sections, separated by cadenzas for the solo...

The Swiss composer Franco Cesarini has waited a long time to write his first symphony and after years of considering and drafting, this Archangels Symphony, Symphony nr. 1 is a vast composition consis...

Equestrian Symphonette was written for the Orchestre d'Harmonie de Laval, France. Laval is the capital town of the department of Mayenne, and the surrounding countryside is home to many thoroughbred r...

Edo is the ancient name for the city of Tokyo. Inspired by a series of woodcuts by the artist Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) entitled 'One Hundred Famous Views of Edo', Cesarini's symphony is based upo...

Edo is the ancient name for the city of Tokyo. Inspired by a series of woodcuts by the artist Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) entitled 'One Hundred Famous Views of Edo', Cesarini's symphony is based upo...

Fascinated by the beauty of Chicago, Franco Cesarini has translated his emotions into music: this is how 'Symphony No. 3 'Urban Landscapes' Op. 55, ' was born, a musical portrait of this metropolis ov...

Fascinated by the beauty of Chicago, Franco Cesarini has translated his emotions into music: this is how 'Symphony No. 3 'Urban Landscapes' Op. 55, ' was born, a musical portrait of this metropolis ov...

Fascinated by the beauty of Chicago, Franco Cesarini has translated his emotions into music: this is how 'Symphony No. 3 'Urban Landscapes' Op. 55, ' was born, a musical portrait of this metropolis ov...

When composing Sinfonietta No. 3 "Zwölfmalgreien Sketches", Franco Cesarini was inspired by the community of Zwölfmalgreien. This municipality, consisting of twelve villages, was incorporated into the...

While composing Sinfonietta No. 3, Zwölfmalgreien Sketches," Franco Cesarini was inspired by the municipality of Zwölfmalgreien. This municipality, consisting of twelve villages, was incorporated into...

Franco Cesarini has written this piece for concert band as a tribute to the town of Bisacquino (Palermo, Italy) of which he is an honorary citizen. TheSuite Siciliana, a 7-movement piece - Intrada, P...

Franco Cesarini has written this piece for concert band as a tribute to the town of Bisacquino (Palermo, Italy) of which he is an honorary citizen. The Suite Siciliana, a 7-movement piece - Intrada, P...

Franco Cesarini komponierte A Glorious Fanfare im Auftrag des Zuger Blasmusikverbandes, um das hundertjährige Bestehen des Verbandes (1922-2022) zu feiern. Die Komposition ist neben A Triumphant Fanfa...

Franco Cesarini komponierte A Glorious Fanfare im Auftrag des Zuger Blasmusikverbandes, um das hundertjährige Bestehen des Verbandes (1922-2022) zu feiern. Die Komposition ist neben A Triumphant Fanfa...

On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Mosaici Bizantini, Franco Cesarini has decided to publish this revised version. He has extended the instrumentation with some instruments and completely revi...

To mark the 30th anniversary of *Mosaici Bizantini*, Franco Cesarini has decided to publish this revised edition. He has expanded the instrumentation to include several additional instruments and has...

Suite Pastorale, consisting of three movements - Idyll, Playful Shepherd Boys, Rain Upon the Fields, is characterized by an idealization of the simplicity of country life in close contact with nature....