Mitropa Music

In 1964, the American aviator Jerrie Mock was the first woman to fly solo around the world, in spite of her critics and the bad weather forecasted. She completed this journey in 29 days on board the '...

To be born under a lucky star, "To have stars in your eyes", "To be someone's lucky star", as well as "To be all fired up", "To set the world on fire" and "To be on fire with love" - all of these are...

To be born under a lucky star, "To have stars in your eyes", "To be someone's lucky star", as well as "To be all fired up", "To set the world on fire" and "To be on fire with love" - all of these are...

Arizona, written in the typical three-part form of an overture, is not merely descriptive. Rather, it conveys states of mind and emotions. The composition opens with a musical description of the endle...

Arizona, written in the typical three-part form of an overture, is not merely descriptive. Rather, it conveys states of mind and emotions. The composition opens with a musical description of the endle...

La palabra española "duende" se utiliza para indicar una emoción inefable o magia. Marc Jeanbourquin se ha inspirado en ella para crear una obra enérgica y divertida de estilo latino, dando como resul...

If there's one Hebrew folk song that's known the world over, it's Hava Nagila. The title translated means 'let us be happy'. The melody of this festive song - often sung at Jewish weddings - comes ori...

Fanfare for the Best' is a short composition inspired by best friends and memories of good times in pleasant company. Thomas Doss wrote this piece for the 50th birthday of his friend Otto M. Schwarz.

In 2009, one year after its formation, the Swiss brass ensemble Azimuts Brass commissioned its conductor, Marc Jeanbourquin, to write them a signature tune. He composed Jazzimut, which features a fest...

Walking on Sunshine has earned its place among the all-time favorite summer classics. Kimberley Rew, lead guitarist for the pop group Katrina and the Waves, wrote the song in 1985 and never looked bac...

The lion may be sleeping but this song isn't out for the count! Originally written in Zulu, the song was translated into English and is now known around the world by both young and old. Featured in th...

See You! is a little farewell song. Farewell scenes are a prominent part of the most touching elements of film music. Just think of the soundtrack to the great film Casablanca, which became famous ove...

See You! is a little farewell song. Farewell scenes are a prominent part of the most touching elements of film music. Just think of the soundtrack to the great film Casablanca, which became famous ove...

Pirates Overture is an overture for all those young 'pirates' out there, who will undoubtedly rock the boat with their tidal waves of music!During the introduction a mysterious pirate ship appears on...

Gerald Oswald's new composition, The Knight's Castle, takes listeners on a journey to the middle ages and introduces its inhabitants. After hearing the majestic introduction, a knight is seen riding t...

In this work, the composer Gerald Oswald tells of the song and dance of the medicine man Buffalo. His songs and the sound of the drums are heard far off on the prairie. This ceremony serves to give th...

The composition Emerald Fantasy tells of Ireland's stunning green and hilly landscape, from its turbulent history as well as the courage and unerring zest for life of the locals. With over forty shade...

Attention drivers and cyclists, theres something happening on the road - the ducks are on the move! Quacking and waddling along the street they dominate the traffic scene. To the left, to the right, i...

Firefighters ist ein Auftragswerk der österreichischen Blasmusikjugend, mit dem Ziel, gerade in den niedrigsten Schwierigkeitsstufen neue Werke zu schaffen. Dem Komponisten ist es sehr wichtig, neben...

Diese neue Fassung dieses Marsches von Rudolf Achleitner verbindet respektvoll die Tradition mit einer aktuellen, aber für den Bearbeiter Franz Watz typischen Schreibweise.

This impressive chorale was composed by the successful composer Thomas Doss as a bow to his compatriot and role model Anton Bruckner, who wrote many of his unforgotten works in the collegiate church o...

Man as an individual and the significance of family and friends - this is the theme that the young talented composer Thiemo Kraas focuses on in One Life. The result is a touching work that describes l...

Man as an individual and the significance of family and friends - this is the theme that the young talented composer Thiemo Kraas focuses on in One Life. The result is a touching work that describes l...

Classics on Parade is a wonderful and original compilation of nineteen famous classical themes. Pieces by Beethoven, Mozart, Haydn, and a number of other well-known composers are heard, some on their...