Mitropa Music

Festival Bells is a fast-paced and demanding opening work. The uplifting mood of the piece describes the anticipation of a festival in Austria. Within the middle section, the Upper Austrian anthem is...

This piece came about as a Christmas gift for Valentin, the composers' youngest son. Valentin-more commonly Valentine in English-is also the patron saint of lovers. He is said to have been a poor prie...

This piece came about as a Christmas gift for Valentin, the composers' youngest son. Valentin-more commonly Valentine in English-is also the patron saint of lovers. He is said to have been a poor prie...

Fanfare for the Best is a short piece for best friends and memories of good times in pleasant company. I wrote it for my friend Otto M. Schwarz for his 50th birthday.

Fanfare for the Best is a short piece for best friends and memories of good times in pleasant company. I wrote it for my friend Otto M. Schwarz for his 50th birthday.

In 1964, the American aviator Jerrie Mock was the first woman to fly solo around the world, in spite of her critics and the bad weather forecasted. She completed this journey in 29 days on board the '...

To be born under a lucky star, "To have stars in your eyes", "To be someone's lucky star", as well as "To be all fired up", "To set the world on fire" and "To be on fire with love" - all of these are...

To be born under a lucky star, "To have stars in your eyes", "To be someone's lucky star", as well as "To be all fired up", "To set the world on fire" and "To be on fire with love" - all of these are...

For Free Mind, a light and dynamic piece, Marc Jeanbourquin drew inspiration from a gospel song, namely "Oh, Freedom", a post-Civil War African-American freedom song. In these times of crisis, the com...

For Free Mind, a light and dynamic piece, Marc Jeanbourquin drew inspiration from a gospel song, namely "Oh, Freedom", a post-Civil War African-American freedom song. In these times of crisis, the com...

Arizona, written in the typical three-part form of an overture, is not merely descriptive. Rather, it conveys states of mind and emotions. The composition opens with a musical description of the endle...

Arizona, written in the typical three-part form of an overture, is not merely descriptive. Rather, it conveys states of mind and emotions. The composition opens with a musical description of the endle...

The Spanish word “duende” is used to indicate an ineffable thrill or magic. Marc Jeanbourquin has taken inspiration from it to create an energetic and entertaining work in Latin style, resulting in a...

If there's one Hebrew folk song that's known the world over, it's Hava Nagila. The title translated means 'let us be happy'. The melody of this festive song - often sung at Jewish weddings - comes ori...

Fanfare for the Best' is a short composition inspired by best friends and memories of good times in pleasant company. Thomas Doss wrote this piece for the 50th birthday of his friend Otto M. Schwarz.

In 2009, one year after its formation, the Swiss brass ensemble Azimuts Brass commissioned its conductor, Marc Jeanbourquin, to write them a signature tune. He composed Jazzimut, which features a fest...

Walking on Sunshine has earned its place among the all-time favorite summer classics. Kimberley Rew, lead guitarist for the pop group Katrina and the Waves, wrote the song in 1985 and never looked bac...

The lion may be sleeping but this song isn't out for the count! Originally written in Zulu, the song was translated into English and is now known around the world by both young and old. Featured in th...

See You! is a little farewell song. Farewell scenes are a prominent part of the most touching elements of film music. Just think of the soundtrack to the great film Casablanca, which became famous ove...

See You! is a little farewell song. Farewell scenes are a prominent part of the most touching elements of film music. Just think of the soundtrack to the great film Casablanca, which became famous ove...

Pirates Overture is an overture for all those young 'pirates' out there, who will undoubtedly rock the boat with their tidal waves of music!During the introduction a mysterious pirate ship appears on...

Gerald Oswald's new composition, The Knight's Castle, takes listeners on a journey to the middle ages and introduces its inhabitants. After hearing the majestic introduction, a knight is seen riding t...

In this work, the composer Gerald Oswald tells of the song and dance of the medicine man Buffalo. His songs and the sound of the drums are heard far off on the prairie. This ceremony serves to give th...

The composition Emerald Fantasy tells of Ireland's stunning green and hilly landscape, from its turbulent history as well as the courage and unerring zest for life of the locals. With over forty shade...