Bert Appermont

The Rubicon is a river in Northern Italy which Julius Caesar crossed with his army in 49 BC in defiance of the leaders of Rome, who feared his power. A civil war against rival Pompey ensued, which cul...

This brilliant concert march was written to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the founding of 'Les Voltigeurs de Québec'. The title of the work refers to the emblem of this Canadian regiment, in whic...

This brilliant concert march was written to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the founding of 'Les Voltigeurs de Québec'. The title of the work refers to the emblem of this Canadian regiment, in whic...

This work is based on the famous stories of Baron Münchhausen. In these tall tales, the baron undertook all sorts of fabulous adventures. He flew, for example, on a cannonball, or rode on a horse torn...

This work was commissioned by Fanfare Sint-Willibrordus Wintelre from the Netherlands and describes the power and wonders of nature in 4 atmospheric movements: Birth, Battle, Silence and Water. Wonder...

This work was commissioned by Fanfare Sint-Willibrordus Wintelre from the Netherlands and describes the power and wonders of nature in 4 atmospheric movements: Birth, Battle, Silence and Water. Wonder...

Leonesse is the name of the castle and landed estates of Lady Guinevere, from the famous story of King Arthur. This stately concert march leads us to the old England with its legendary castles and the...

Leonesse is the name of the castle and landed estates of Lady Guinevere, from the famous story of King Arthur. This stately concert march leads us to the old England with its legendary castles and the...

The Round Table', a project of the concert band 'Odyssey' in Belgium, was specially composed to present the various instrumental groups and separate instruments of the orchestra. With this sparkling c...

The book 'Gulliver's Travels' (1726) by author Jonathan Swift formed the provocation for writing this composition. Even though this composition isn't a literal representation of the original story, a...

Rapunzel' is based on the famous Grimm fairy tale of the same name. The 4 parts of this piece tell the musical story of fantasy, drama and adventure. This refreshing composition with a low level of di...

This refreshing sounding concert march by Bert Appermont was composed for and commissioned by the 'Koninklijk Fanfare Vrede en Eendracht van Kachtem (Belgium). The composer paid great attention to a f...

This refreshing sounding concert march by Bert Appermont was composed for and commissioned by the 'Koninklijk Fanfare Vrede en Eendracht van Kachtem (Belgium). The composer paid great attention to a f...

This work is based on Daniel Defoes world-famous 1719 novel and with broad brushstrokes typifies the heros life in four parts. The first part describes his life as a seaman. The second part is an impr...

This work is based on Daniel Defoe's world-famous 1719 novel and with broad brushstrokes typifies the hero's life in four parts. The first part describes his life as a seaman. The second part is an im...

Bert Appermont composed Song for Sakiko during a stay in the cosmopolitan metropolis of Tokyo. 'Sakiko' roughly translated means 'flower child' and is associated with a dreamy, poetic atmosphere. Appe...

Bert Appermont composed Song for Sakiko during a stay in the cosmopolitan metropolis of Tokyo. 'Sakiko' roughly translated means 'flower child' and is associated with a dreamy, poetic atmosphere. Appe...

This piece was commissioned by Swiss euphonium virtuoso Eich Schmidli. Bert Appermont dug deep into Celtic music for inspiration and created a fantasy that shows off the incredible, but often overlook...

El Cid was the name of the legendary knight and folk hero Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar Cameador, the man who never lost a duel. After a typically Spanish opening, a slower section follows in which the compos...

Microtopia' was inspired by the wondrous nature film Microcosmos, in which the insect world is magnified into large-aslife tableaux. The title of the work is a combination of the words microscopic (mi...

Every athlete dreams of winning a medal at the Olympic Games: it's the ultimate dream. The mood of the games is indeed unique: stadiums filled to the brim, triumphant heroes, a sense of unity but ofte...

In the 18th century, during an expedition across the American state of Florida, the English botanist Plukenett discovered a magnolia that left a lasting impression on him. He named the plant after the...

In the 18th century, during an expedition across the American state of Florida, the English botanist Plukenett discovered a magnolia that left a lasting impression on him. He named the plant after the...

This melodic hymn begins with a lyrical melody, handled by various instrument groups. After a gradual build, a first climax is reached, in which the brass instruments give full vent to their glorious...

This melodic hymn begins with a lyrical melody, handled by various instrument groups. After a gradual build, a first climax is reached, in which the brass instruments give full vent to their glorious...