Filip Ceunen

Mount Olympus
Beriato Music Concert Works - Grade 3,5 – Duration: 09:30 Performed by The Royal Ypriana Wind Band and its conductor Nico Logghe. Mount Olympus was commissioned by the Groot Genker Orkest from Genk (Belgium) on the occasion of its 20th anniversary. In the context of this composition, Mount Olympus, the home of the Greek gods, can be seen as a reference to the Zwarte Berg (Black Mountain) in Genk, that, with its rolling hills and lush nature, is also a place of inspiration and contemplation – which prompted the composer to write this attractive work, in which various facets of the mythological mountain Olympus are represented. To purchase print edition: https://www.bandmusicshop.co.uk/mount-olympus-bmp25011757

The Flood
Beriato Concert Works Series - Grade 3 – Duration: 09:35 The Flood was commissioned by Music Society Maris Sonores from Biddinghuizen, the Netherlands, on the occasion of its 55th anniversary. In this colourful composition, the name of the society has been inventively woven into the music – Maris Sonores meaning sounds of the sea – by means of key clicks in the flutes and clarinets, wind effects in various brass and woodwind instruments along with timpani, as well as sound effects in the small percussion. In addition, the history of the town is also reflected musically. Many centuries ago, around the year 800, a hamlet by the name of Bidningahusum already existed; unfortunately, it fell victim to the water of the then Zuiderzee. Later, the catastrophic flood of 1170 dealt the final blow. In the 1960s, there was a call for pioneers to once more build a town carrying the name Biddinghuizen in the polder of Eastern Flevoland – and so it happened. This versatile work, which is available for concert band as well as fanfare band, has been written in such a way that many bands will be able to play it. Each instrument group comes out well, so that The Flood will be a joy for players and listeners alike. To purchase print edition: https://www.bandmusicshop.co.uk/the-flood-bmp21011721?returnurl=%2fsearch%3fq%3dthe%2bflood%2bfilip%2bceunen%26substoreid%3d

The Story of King Arthur
Beriato Concert Works Grade 2.5 The Story of King Arthur leads us back into the Middle Ages-and straight to the legend of Arthur himself. The Belgian composer Filip Ceunen sketched the famous legend in three linked movements Camelot, The Holy Grail and Excalibur, thus creating an exciting work that is suitable for any wind band at a lower level. To purchase print edition: https://www.bandmusicshop.com/en-us/product/bmp14011628/the-story-of-king-arthur.aspx

Conquistadores
Beriato Music Concert Works Series - Grade 3 – Duration: 07:20 Performed by The Royal Ypriana Wind Band and its conductor Nico Logghe Between the fifteenth and seventeenth century, the conquistadores – Spanish soldiers, adventurers, and conquerors – played a significant role in the colonisation of Latin America and the Philippines. This work reflects on a dramatic piece of history with its poignant twists and turns, beautifully expressed by the composer in mysterious sounds, compelling melodies, and fast passages with a variety of special effects. An impressive addition to any concert program! To purchase print edition: https://www.bandmusicshop.co.uk/conquistadores-bmp26011768

Vibes
Beriato Original Entertainment Series - Grade 3,5 – Duration: 05:15 Vibes will instantly raise the spirits of your musicians and listeners. With this work, composer Filip Ceunen shows he has another side to him, finding his inspiration in music of a lighter genre. And the result? A sparkling original composition full of elements of funk, Latin and heavy metal – ideal as a conclusion to a concert. Can you feel the vibe? To purchase print edition: https://www.bandmusicshop.com/BMP23011742

Mission to Mars
Mission to Mars The Launch of "Curiosity" by Filip Ceunen. The Curiosity is an unmanned spacecraft that has been exploring Mars since 2011. Controlled remotely from the Earth, it sends back ever more information about the distant planet. Filip Ceunen depicts the various stages of this fabulous mission, in which the space robot has its own theme. The highpoint, of course, is the landing on the surface of the planet. To purchase print edition: https://www.musicshopeurope.com/en-us/product/bmp13011608/mission-to-mars.aspx https://www.musicshopeurope.com/en-us/product/bmp13012608/mission-to-mars.aspx

Pompeii
Beriato Music Concert Band Grade 3-4 Filip Ceunen’s latest concert piece takes us on a journey back through time and explore the ancient Italian city of Pompeii. Through three interlocking movements, the composer creates a musical tale of Pompeii’s humble beginnings, its growth and splendour under Roman rule and, of course, the terrible eruption of Mount Vesuvius. This piece is ideally suited for both concerts and competitions alike, with its many contrasting musical characters and orchestration that brings each section of the band to the foreground. Powerful brass passages, lyric melodies in the woodwinds and exciting percussion sections make Pompeii an exciting musical mountain to climb. To purchase print edition: https://www.bandmusicshop.com/en-us/product/bmp10091488/pompeii.aspx

Ebony Fantasy
Beriato Music Publishing Grade 3 Ebony Fantasy is a short solo piece for B flat clarinet and wind band - an ideal piece to put young soloists into the spotlight! After a short introduction, in which the theme - more-or-less - is first heard, there follows a lyrical Andante espressivo and a powerful Allegro. The entire ensemble participates in a short cadenza before returning to the lyrical Andante, which brings the piece slowly and gradually to a close. To purchase print edition: https://www.bandmusicshop.com/product/bmp12011549/ebony-fantasy.aspx

Febesa
Beriato Concert Works Series - Grade 4 – Duration: 08:04 The title of this work, Febesa, refers to the four notes it is based on: F, E, Bflat (BES in Dutch) and A. At the beginning of the work, the sound of these notes creates a mysterious, extraordinary atmosphere. The work slowly builds from the low brass as the thematic torch is handed to the woodwind section and this leads into a grand tutti. In a tonal and refreshing allegro, the febesa-theme now has a more harmonic role. After this passage, the symmetric form of the work brings us back to the mysterious atmosphere of the introduction, with solos for euphonium, oboe and flute. https://www.bandmusicshop.co.uk/febesa-bmp10021457?returnurl=%2fsearch%3fq%3dfebesa%26substoreid%3d

A Dragon’s Tale
Beriato Music Concert Works - Grade 2,5 – Duration: 06:30 In anticipation of a recording, this is a digital performance A Dragon's Tale tells the tale of the dragon of Kraków: Once upon a time, a very long time ago, a fire-breathing dragon lived in a cave at the foot of the Wawel Hill in Kraków, near the river Wisła. According to legend, this dragon terrorised the region: it devoured the peasants' cattle, and sometimes even demanded young maidens to be sacrificed. Many brave knights made valiant attempts to defeat the dragon – but to no avail. One day, the clever young shoemaker Skuba invented a ruse to defeat the dragon. He filled a dead sheep with sulphur, laid it in front of the cave and waited for the dragon to emerge and gobble up the sheep. The sulphur caught fire due to the sparks in the dragon's mouth, whereupon the dragon drank so much water from the river that it eventually exploded. Kraków was freed from the terrifying dragon, and Skuba, of course, was welcomed as a hero! Nowadays, an impressive statue of the Wawel dragon stands at the entrance to the cave, as a symbol of courage, resourcefulness, and the victory of good over evil. With A Dragon's Tale, Filip Ceunen won the 2023 VLAMO International Composition Contest. To purchase print edition: https://www.bandmusicshop.co.uk/a-dragon-s-tale-bmp25012764

Oz : the Green Wizard
Oz: the Green Wizard - Filip Ceunen - 9'00'' - grade 3/4 'Oz: the Green Wizard' is a programmatic concert work that describes the story of The Wizard of Oz in 6 continuous movements. The first part, 'The Cyclone', expresses the whirlwind that lifts up and drags Dorothy's house. Both the thunder of the house and the turbulence of the wind are clearly audible in this part. 'The Journey to the Great Oz' describes Dorothy's long journey to the Land of Oz. Her journey begins quietly, but soon she faces many adventures and dangers that cross her path. In this second part you can hear how more and more travel companions join Dorothy to continue her journey to Oz. Part 3, 'The Guardian of the Gate', is a short, majestic and solemn part and opens the gates to the next part, 'Oz the Terrible'. After a mysterious beginning, this movement is followed by an orchestral crescendo and a great tempo acceleration to reflect the dark character of Oz. The fifth movement, 'The Good Witch of the South' is quiet and melodic and reflects the good character of Glinda, the witch who helps the travelling companion back home. 'Back home' is the sixth and final part of this work. Various themes from the piece are brought to the fore one last time. The thread through this composition is formed by a rising or falling sequence of 3 consecutive notes. This line returns, varying or not, in each theme. 'Oz: the Green Wizard' is an ideal concert or contest work in which all groups of the orchestra are extensively featured. https://www.bvtmusic.be/en/webshop/product/oz-the-green-wizard-cb

Via Sacra
Subtitle: The Sacred Avenue through Ancient Rome Beriato Music Concert Works - Grade 2,5 – Duration: 07:00 This wonderful concert work takes us on a journey through time to the Roman Empire. The composer was inspired by the famous Via Sacra, once the main road through ancient Rome between the Colosseum and the Capitolium. Along the route were several important temples and sanctuaries – hence the name, meaning Sacred Street. Full of atmosphere, this dynamic work has something to offer for all sections of the band, so that playing fun is guaranteed. And of course, it is great to listen to as well! To purchase print edition: https://www.bandmusicshop.co.uk/via-sacra-bmp24011753

The Gates of Troy
Beriato Music Publishing Beriato Concert Works Grade 2 The Gates of Troy tells the story of the 1184 Trojan War in Ancient Greek times. This historic conflict featuring the heroes Achilles, Odysseus, Hector and the beautiful Helena, lasted 10 years and was settled by the famous ruse of the Greeks, the ‘Trojan Horse’. This exciting work is all about the battle between Greece and Troy. It’s full of heroic sounding themes with beautiful melodic material but yet playable for any type of band due to its well thought out instrumentation. https://www.bandmusicshop.com/product/bmp17011669/the-gates-of-troy.aspx

Attention!
Beriato Opening Series Grade 3 This sparkling overture gets straight to the musical point with its majestic character. The theme starts out in the trumpets before moving through the entire brass section, which is subsequently passed on to the woodwinds and followed by a dazzling allegro. The impressive conclusion makes for an opening work that will be truly electrifying! Attention guaranteed! https://www.bandmusicshop.com/en-us/product/bmp15011644/attention.aspx

The Three Musketeers
Beriato Music Publishing Flexible 4 Series Grade 1-2 The Three Musketeers is a three-movement composition for youth orchestra, in which the three musketeers are illustrated one after the other.I. Athos is brave and courageous, but can also be secretive.II. Porthos is the hooligan of the trio: he wanders merrily through life.III. Aramis is the intellectual of the group.The Three Musketeers is a Flex4 edition. It’s an ideal piece for any beginners’ orchestra - and is a challenge for everyone! https://www.bandmusicshop.com/nl-nl/product/bmp13014594/the-three-musketeers.aspx

D’Artagnan
Beriato Flexible 4 Series - Grade 2 – Duration: 02:20 D’Artagnan, a short new work for flexible youth band is the follow-up to a previous piece from the same series – The Three Musketeers. It was commissioned by the 1-1-1 orchestra workshop in Wehr, Germany, where it premiered on 5th May 2019 at a play-in for young musicians. D’Artagnan describes the lively and whimsical personality of this young – fourth – musketeer. It is a joy to play and listen to! https://www.bandmusicshop.co.uk/product/bmp19014701/d-artagnan.aspx

Upside Down
Beriato Flex-Band Series Grade 2 Upside Down is the latest new piece by the Belgian composer Filip Ceunen in the Flexible 5 Series. It was especially composed for the beginner musician. Because of the low grade of difficulty and the flexible instrumentation options, this piece is suitable for practically any young band. The beautiful melodies, great rhythmic accompaniments and colourful percussion make it a fun piece to play! https://www.bandmusicshop.com/en-us/product/bmp16014655/upside-down.aspx

Fata Morgana
Flexible 4 Series (Grade 2)

Elephant Dance
Flexible 4 Series (Grade 2)

Echo of the Phoenix
Echo of the Phoenix - Filip Ceunen - 4'45'' - grade 3 - BVT193 'Echo of the Phoenix' was specially composed for the 50th anniversary of the 'Koninklijk Harmonieorkest' from Waterschei-Zwartberg (B). The title of the work refers to the origin of this band, which goes back to the heritage of the mining band André Dumont from Zwartberg. (Phoenix = animal from mythology that was able to be reborn from its own ashes). It is a concert march with a traditional beginning and ending and a somewhat 'deviant' middle section that refers to the youthful development within the band. The march is composed of 3 themes or motifs that appear throughout the work, varying or not. All groups are well represented in this work where both melodic and rhythmic percussion, bombastic passages in the brass and lyrical melodies in the wood are central. This march is the ideal opening or closing of your next concert. https://www.bvtmusic.be/en/webshop/product/echo-of-the-phoenix-cb

Forsela
This concert march, written by Filip Ceunen, was commissioned by the Royal Fanfare Band 'Vermaak na Arbeid' Rijkevorsel (Belgium). The theme of this work was inspired by the 'Kadril van Achtel' (old folksong of Rijkevorsel). http://www.bvtmusic.be/en/fanfare-band/forsela-detail https://www.bvtmusic.be/nl/harmonie/forsela-1-detail

Aurelia
Worldcreation of 'Aurelia', a new concert march from the Belgian composer Filip Ceunen. This march was played by and commissioned by The Royal Wind Band 'St.-Jorisgilde' Meerhout-Gestel (Belgium) for their 115th anniversary. http://www.bvtmusic.be/en/wind-band/aurelia-detail

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