Impressions

1. Andromède

A colourful, solemn opening piece illustrating the constant motion of the galaxy headed straight towards us. It features arpeggios of extended chords.

2. Nordlys

Danish and nynorsk for "northern light". The contemporary techniques, slow tempo and non-western scales illustrate the unfamiliar nature and elusiveness of this natural phenomenon.

3. Brise d'un Été

A lively, fast-paced piece about meadows and sparse forests in early summer, kept cool by the wind. This is depicted by short runs and syncopated rythms.

4. À l'irlandaise

This work is inspired by slower irish pieces and traditional ornamentation. The oboe is treated here similarly to the traditional uileann pipes. It comes with a stripped-down version without the ornaments, for improvisations and free ornamentation.

5. Aubes Étrangères

A shorter modal piece that features runs and double-tonguing.

6.  Interlude : D'un Crépuscule

This slow-paced modal intermezzo heavily features straight glissandi.

7. Orage Nocturne

One of two pieces for the cor anglais. A loud, colourful and eclectic piece showcasing the huge range of sounds and emotions that can be conveyed on the instrument. It illustrates observing a storm at night while safe inside.

8. Rosée Urbaine

An energetic, complex and rhythmically-driven work that heavily draws from both bebop and hard-bop.

9. Brume d'hiver

The romanticist chords underline the melancholy of the piece inspired by thick, cold winter fogs. It features the upper register of the oboe a bit more prominently.

10. Neiges du jardin

A calm piece for cor anglais with long phrases and staccatos. The gradual falling of the melody and the little leaps in it showcase the snowflakes joining the thick snow coating the garden.