Origin - Origine - Herkunft

The regional Brass Band Cazis is made up of members from all three language regions of Graubünden. In addition, conductor Robin Bartholini comes from French-speaking Switzerland, which means that all four of Switzerland's national languages are currently represented in the band. This special circumstance was the starting point for the idea behind this year's concert project "Origin Origine Herkunft". It reflects the local roots of the musicians of the Brass Band Cazis and at the same time presents a cross-section of the rich musical heritage of our home canton.

The folk song "A Trun sut igl ischi", which can be described with a clear conscience as the unofficial anthem of Graubünden, serves as the central theme. The well-known melody is played again and again in different variations throughout the concert program, also in reference to this year's celebrations of the 600th anniversary of the "Ligia Grischa" and the 500th anniversary of the "Free State of the Three Leagues", which was celebrated in 2024 with various festivities throughout the canton.

The Brass Band Cazis not only draws on existing arrangements, but also presents five new arrangements of works by Graubünden composers. These include "La patria" and "Il cumün in silenzi" by Tumasch Dolf, arranged by our conductor Robin Bartholini.

In contrast to this is the original work "Of Men and Mountains" by Edward Gregson. The symphonic tone poem was written on the occasion of a train journey by the composer across Canada and the Rocky Mountains and describes the sublimity of nature and the fragility of humanity. The construction of this imposing railroad, through awe-inspiring gorges and high mountain peaks, symbolizes the eternal struggle between man and nature. A theme that could not be better suited to Graubünden.


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