Proverbs 4

Dominique Roggen has always loved writing music that adheres to Baroque-era principles of musical counterpoint, form, and style.

This love is what led him to write his concerti anachronistici:

Luigi Boccherini's "Cello Concerto No. 9 in B flat major, G.482" was written around the 1770's. In 1895, the German cellist Friedrich Grützmacher created a strongly manipulated, romantic-style virtuoso

Monster of the Abyss. The first protagonist lives deep into the oceanic Abyss: we can hear its profound heartbeat as it sings a majestic song, somewhat mysterious and romantic.

A powerful,

Commissioned by and dedicated to the 31st International Competition "Citta di Porcia" 2020

Real monsters, or imaginary ones. Sometimes the difference is small!

Monster of the Abyss.

For tuba & orchestra (piano reduction). First printing. Orchestral parts are available on rental from the publisher. Composed for Leswi Pantoja. Duration: ca. 18'. Score and part.