" In this musical suite, you will find eight short pieces depicting one day in a Zoo. You will discover emblematic animals such as monkeys, lions or elephants. The orchestration with four parts and percussions will allow you to play those pieces with all kind of musical groups, each part being provided in several transposition tonalities. These pieces are particularly suitable for young musicians from two years of instrument practice. " - Nicolas JARRIGE

" Simple, those pieces are entertaining and humorous. Their title give easily an indication of the character to give while playing them. Except « Le Début… » that should be played at the start, and « … Et la FIN » at the end, I let the Conductor free to define the order in which to play the central Pieces: « L’Heure de Pointe » (The rush hour), « Un Moment Presque Tranquille » (An almost quiet moment), and « Le Voyage en Train » (The train trip). " - Gilles ARCENS

A poignant Piece with moving solos. The title evokes solitude, self-confrontation as well as hope, knowledge and trust search. Orient is symbolically the source of light which illuminates us, guides us and sometimes holds us onto life. You must listen to it!

" Two little fishes were in love and started a Tango dance... This was a Tango in their own images: spontaneous, mischievous, funny and sarcastic, to which interleaves the mischievousness of xylophone. This is a small light and spiritual entertainment. " - Patrice BERNARD

" Built on opposition between two contrasted themes, this small "overture" alternates between lyrical and rhythmic parts. The first theme spreads using dialogs, allowing different voices to find their expression. The second theme, majestic, is sustained by percussions. A mild coda concludes this short romantic moment. " - Patrice BERNARD

" Trois Soeurs describes a portrait of three young sisters, each with its own character. The eldest is sulky, the second is joyful and the youngest is playful. These characters are transmitted musically in different ways. The sulkiness of the eldest is characterized by languishing third, the joy of the second by a waltz in C major and the playful character of the latter by a faster movement. " - Arnaud MEIER

" Suite Pastiche, built of ten movements is a travel through time, since Antiquity. It redraws brass instruments history and evolution. This music was played by ensemble orchestra from Limoux music school, i.e. by young musiciens, and does not embed major technical difficulties. Everything was treated with humor, sometimes with caricature, thus the title. This movement is the introduction "jingle". " - Gilles ARCENS

" We are here with Julius Caesar. This music evokes a Peplos ambiance. " - Gilles ARCENS

" We have done a jump forward in History, and we will attend a Middle-Age tournament. " - Gilles ARCENS

" Still in the Middle-Age, but the scene is diffrent. Troubadours are here. " - Gilles ARCENS

" This fifth opus makes us jump forward in History: we are now transported by a Renaissance dance. " - Gilles ARCENS

" Versailles, at the royal court of Louis XIV of France. A minuet alla Lully. " - Gilles ARCENS

" We are now in Baroque epoch, with a Piece in Bach's choral style. " - Gilles ARCENS

" The Classical epoch: the invention of a system with pistons by the great Stölzel enhances instruments abilities. This Piece reminds the Viennese fanfares from Mozart period. " - Gilles ARCENS

" This piece is a small humoristic march. " - Gilles ARCENS

Wonderful concerto, where classical and modern influences are mixed. Exciting to play and to listen to. To be added to the repertoire of clarinetists and orchestras!

" The style of this last opus of the Suite Pastiche resembles to a film music. " - Gilles ARCENS