From Danny Boy to Pata Pata

In his trio collection, Florian Bramböck publishes a combination of arrangements of well-known titles and original compositions, a variety of musical styles from all over the world. These include, for example, an Alpine folk song, Schlager, Scottish traditionals as well as South American and African melodies. With the Scottish folk songs Danny Boy and My Bonnie lies over the ocean catchy Celtic melodies are heard, the latter of which is charmingly arranged in waltz style with an added introduction. With the swing song With me you are beautiful Bramböck skillfully arranges a number one hit from the thirties for flute trio. As an introduction to Afro-Latin jazz, the booklet offers swinging grooves from cha-cha to boogaloo. Exotic may be the Danse marocain with its unusual harmonies. The arrangement of Pata Pataa rhythmically pulsating hit by the singer Miriam Makeba. Bramböck makes an excursion into alpine folk music with the dance song The way to my dirndl is stoani.

The level of difficulty of the individual pieces varies from easy to moderately difficult, as some pieces present rhythmic challenges and the range goes up to g"'. All the pieces, which enrich the trio repertoire in a refreshing way, can also be played by the choir in ensemble formation.

Florian Bramböck, Flute Trios from around the world, for three flutes, score and parts, UE 35 579, € 19.95, Universal Edition, Vienna 2013