Matthew 24

From the Concerto for Contrabass, arranged for trombone or tuba and piano. Edited by Philip Catelinet.

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

Technically challenging for both performers, but effective and well worth the effort.

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.