8th Latin American Music Festival at TCU
GERMÁN GUTIÉRREZ - Festival Director/Conductor
Dr. Germán Augusto Gutiérrezhas served as Director of Orchestras and Associate Professor of Orchestral Studies at Fort Worth’s Texas Christian University (TCU) as well as Director of TCU’s Latin American Music Center and biennial Latin American Music Festival since 1996. Since 2000, Maestro Gutiérrez has also served as Music Director of the Youth Orchestra of Greater Fort Worth. Under his baton, the TCU Symphony and the YOGFW have achieved exceptional levels of recognition in Fort Worth and abroad. Both groups have traveled on numerous international tours, obtaining enthusiastic reviews. With the TCU Symphony, Maestro Gutiérrez has also conducted the world premieres of more than twelve contemporary works.
Maestro Gutiérrez is also a frequent guest conductor of professional orchestras in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania. He holds Músico Bachiller and Maestro en Música degrees from the Tolima Conservatory in Colombia. He also received a master’s degree from Illinois State University and a doctoral degree from the University of Northern Colorado. For his involvement and dedication to TCU, Maestro Gutiérrez received the Dean's Teaching Award, the Dean's Award for Research and Creative Activity, and the 2003 Chancellor's Award for Distinguished Research and Creative Activity, the highest award that the university bestows.
Maestro Gutiérrez is also a frequent guest conductor of professional orchestras in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania. He holds Músico Bachiller and Maestro en Música degrees from the Tolima Conservatory in Colombia. He also received a master’s degree from Illinois State University and a doctoral degree from the University of Northern Colorado. For his involvement and dedication to TCU, Maestro Gutiérrez received the Dean's Teaching Award, the Dean's Award for Research and Creative Activity, and the 2003 Chancellor's Award for Distinguished Research and Creative Activity, the highest award that the university bestows.
MIGUEL HARTH-BEDOYA - Conductor
Peruvian-bornMiguel Harth-Bedoya is one of this country’s most exciting and sought-after conductors. Mr. Harth-Bedoya won an EMMY for his LATIN SPECTACULAR with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl, and has created and performed many programs throughout the world that feature the best of the Latin American popular, traditional and classical repertoire. Founder of the Caminos del Inka project, he is currently in his eighth season as Music Director of the Fort Worth Symphony, and is also an active guest conductor, appearing with symphonies all over the United States, Europe, and South America. In the 2007-08 season Mr. Harth-Bedoya premiered the Caminos del Inka project in Lima, Peru, and will be leading Caminos del Inka programs with the Fort Worth Symphony and Baltimore Symphony.
PATRICIA CAICEDO - Voice
Recognized as one of the leading
interpreters of the Latin-American & Spanish Art Song Repertoire,
Colombian-Spanish soprano Patricia Caicedo has sung in the United States,
Canada, Denmark, Holland, Russia, Italy, Spain, Puerto Rico and Latin-America
to public and critical acclaim.
Singing in Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, Quechua and Nahuatl she draws listeners into the world of beauty, poetry, and warmth that is the Latin-American Art Song – a world that continues to thrive because of her determination to ensure its future.
Her well-received CDs include: Estrela é Lua nova… (Mundo Arts, 2011), De mi corazón latino - Latin Songs of All time (Mundo Arts, 2010), A mi ciudad Nativa – To My Native City (Mundo Arts, 2005), Lied: Art songs of Latin America (Albert Moraleda, 2001) and La Felicidad, recorded with the Banda Sinfónica Santafé de Bogotá in 1997.
Ms. Caicedo has earned highest honors in numerous festivals and competitions, including a prize awarded by Sony Music for best classical soloist in 1998 in Colombia and first prize in the “Concurso Nacional del Bambuco” competition, also in Colombia, in 1993. Born in Ibagué, Colombia, Ms. Caicedo began studying piano, music theory, and voice as a child at the Tolima music conservatory; then continued with private instructors in Bogotá. After completing medical studies in Bogotá, she resumed her voice studies and has since worked with Rocío Rios, Alfredo Krauss, Maya Maiska and Gilberto Escobar.
In addition to her busy performing schedule, Ms. Caicedo is an expert in the history and musical interpretation of the Latin American and Spanish Vocal Repertoire. A popular teacher as well as performer, Ms. Caicedo regularly gives concert-lectures, master classes, and serves as Artist-in-Residence at leading universities in the United States and as a Cultural Ambassador for the Colombian Diplomatic Corps.
Her books The Latin American Art Song: A Critical Anthology and Interpretative Resource for Singers (Edicions Tritó, 2005) and The Colombian Art Song - Jaime Leon: Analysis and Compilation of his works for voice and piano Vol. 1 & 2 (Mundo Arts Publications, 2009) are reference books in the field.
Dr. Caicedo is the founder and artistic director of the Barcelona Festival of Song®, a Summer Course and a Concert Series dedicated to the study of the history and interpretation of the Latin American and Spanish Art Song. Her commitments for the season 2011-2012 include concerts and master classes in Spain, Portugal, Russia, USA, England Brazil, Venezuela and Colombia.
Singing in Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, Quechua and Nahuatl she draws listeners into the world of beauty, poetry, and warmth that is the Latin-American Art Song – a world that continues to thrive because of her determination to ensure its future.
Her well-received CDs include: Estrela é Lua nova… (Mundo Arts, 2011), De mi corazón latino - Latin Songs of All time (Mundo Arts, 2010), A mi ciudad Nativa – To My Native City (Mundo Arts, 2005), Lied: Art songs of Latin America (Albert Moraleda, 2001) and La Felicidad, recorded with the Banda Sinfónica Santafé de Bogotá in 1997.
Ms. Caicedo has earned highest honors in numerous festivals and competitions, including a prize awarded by Sony Music for best classical soloist in 1998 in Colombia and first prize in the “Concurso Nacional del Bambuco” competition, also in Colombia, in 1993. Born in Ibagué, Colombia, Ms. Caicedo began studying piano, music theory, and voice as a child at the Tolima music conservatory; then continued with private instructors in Bogotá. After completing medical studies in Bogotá, she resumed her voice studies and has since worked with Rocío Rios, Alfredo Krauss, Maya Maiska and Gilberto Escobar.
In addition to her busy performing schedule, Ms. Caicedo is an expert in the history and musical interpretation of the Latin American and Spanish Vocal Repertoire. A popular teacher as well as performer, Ms. Caicedo regularly gives concert-lectures, master classes, and serves as Artist-in-Residence at leading universities in the United States and as a Cultural Ambassador for the Colombian Diplomatic Corps.
Her books The Latin American Art Song: A Critical Anthology and Interpretative Resource for Singers (Edicions Tritó, 2005) and The Colombian Art Song - Jaime Leon: Analysis and Compilation of his works for voice and piano Vol. 1 & 2 (Mundo Arts Publications, 2009) are reference books in the field.
Dr. Caicedo is the founder and artistic director of the Barcelona Festival of Song®, a Summer Course and a Concert Series dedicated to the study of the history and interpretation of the Latin American and Spanish Art Song. Her commitments for the season 2011-2012 include concerts and master classes in Spain, Portugal, Russia, USA, England Brazil, Venezuela and Colombia.
LUIS FRED - Trombone
Mr. Luis Fred is the principal trombone of the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra. At the Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music he is the brass department coordinator and professor of applied trombone performance. He has previously held the positions of co-principal trombone with the Madrid Symphony Orchestra and the Seville Symphony Orchestra in Spain; and tenor trombonist with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra in Massachusetts. He has collaborated with renowned music organizations and conductors such as: Esa-Pekka Salonen-Los Angeles Philharmonic; Kurt Masur, Charles Dutoit-New York Philharmonic; Christoph Eschenbach-Houston Symphony and Michael Tilson Thomas with the Pacific Music Festival. Since assuming his position at the Puerto Rico Conservatory, Mr. Fred has actively engaged in solo and chamber work, including the commission of new works for the trombone such as Kumba-Kimfor Solo trombone by Alfonso Fuentes. He has taught master classes at Northwestern University, Manhattan School of Music, Simón Bolívar Conservatory in Venezuela, and the Dominican Republic at the Auditorio Nacional. He is the founder and director of the Song and Wind Seminars in Puerto Rico; a seminar geared specifically for high school students and their teachers, which has been done in various important universities the island.
Mr. Fred holds degrees of Indiana University and Manhattan School of Music. Among the distinctions he has received: First Prize in the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra Solo Competition, Jon Clark Award of the Manhattan School of Music, Prize winner in the Manhattan School of Music Solo Competition, Performer’s Certificate of Indiana University, and Distinguished Youth in the Arts by the Puerto Rico’s Governor’s Commission on Youth.
Mr. Fred holds degrees of Indiana University and Manhattan School of Music. Among the distinctions he has received: First Prize in the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra Solo Competition, Jon Clark Award of the Manhattan School of Music, Prize winner in the Manhattan School of Music Solo Competition, Performer’s Certificate of Indiana University, and Distinguished Youth in the Arts by the Puerto Rico’s Governor’s Commission on Youth.
LUIS ORLANDINI
Luis Orlandini was born in Santiago, Chile in 1964; there, he studied at
the School of Music of the University of Chile with professor Ernesto Quezada.
After his studies in Chile, he was awarded a scholarship by the German
Government to study with Eliot Fisk at the School of Music of Colina, Germany. There,
he took additional classes at the Universitaet Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria;
he also took part in several master classes with Narciso Yepes, Eduardo Fernández,
and Oscar Gighlia.
In 1989, he was awarded First Place in the München International Music Competition in Germany. After this victory, Orlandini developed an extensive international career, performing in prestigious concert halls around the world in cities such as Berlin, Colonia, Rome, Venice, Paris, Nice, Madrid, Rotterdam, Danzig, München, Ginebra, Berna, Lausanne, Moscow, Tokyo, Washington D.C., Houston, Boston, London, Havana, Montevideo, Buenos Aires, and Lima…etc. He has also performed with many orchestras from Chile, Peru, Argentina, Uruguay, Ecuador, Venezuela, Cuba, Poland, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, and Spain with revered conductors such as Klaus Arp, Adrian Leaper, Markus Poschner, Laurent Petitgirard, David Del Pino Klinge, Maximiano Valdés, and Juan Pablo Izquierdo among many others. He has recorded for various European radio stations and many recording labels such as Koch Schwann, CPO, and ARTE NOVA. In Chile, he has recorded for the label SVR.
In 1996 he received an award from the Chilean Circle of Art Critics as well as a lifetime achievement award from the Chilean Society of Author’s Rights. In 1999 he received the “Domingo Santa Cruz” award from the Chilean Academy of Fine Arts and in 2007 the Chilean Government awarded him the President’s Award. In 2009 he became a member of the Academy of Fine Arts at the Instituto de Chile for his musical contributions.
Orlandini has premiered several musical compositions, many of which were composed for him. He is Chief Editor of a series of guitar pieces by Chilean composers at the School of Music of the University of Chile. He has performed with many artists from diverse countries, served as a judge in several international music competitions, and has been invited to many music festivals around the world.
Currently, he has several tours in Europe and America, as well as giving master classes, and participating in important seminars and festivals. He is a professor and the Dean of the School of Music of the Univerity of Chile, as well as a professor at the Catholic University of Chile.
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In 1989, he was awarded First Place in the München International Music Competition in Germany. After this victory, Orlandini developed an extensive international career, performing in prestigious concert halls around the world in cities such as Berlin, Colonia, Rome, Venice, Paris, Nice, Madrid, Rotterdam, Danzig, München, Ginebra, Berna, Lausanne, Moscow, Tokyo, Washington D.C., Houston, Boston, London, Havana, Montevideo, Buenos Aires, and Lima…etc. He has also performed with many orchestras from Chile, Peru, Argentina, Uruguay, Ecuador, Venezuela, Cuba, Poland, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, and Spain with revered conductors such as Klaus Arp, Adrian Leaper, Markus Poschner, Laurent Petitgirard, David Del Pino Klinge, Maximiano Valdés, and Juan Pablo Izquierdo among many others. He has recorded for various European radio stations and many recording labels such as Koch Schwann, CPO, and ARTE NOVA. In Chile, he has recorded for the label SVR.
In 1996 he received an award from the Chilean Circle of Art Critics as well as a lifetime achievement award from the Chilean Society of Author’s Rights. In 1999 he received the “Domingo Santa Cruz” award from the Chilean Academy of Fine Arts and in 2007 the Chilean Government awarded him the President’s Award. In 2009 he became a member of the Academy of Fine Arts at the Instituto de Chile for his musical contributions.
Orlandini has premiered several musical compositions, many of which were composed for him. He is Chief Editor of a series of guitar pieces by Chilean composers at the School of Music of the University of Chile. He has performed with many artists from diverse countries, served as a judge in several international music competitions, and has been invited to many music festivals around the world.
Currently, he has several tours in Europe and America, as well as giving master classes, and participating in important seminars and festivals. He is a professor and the Dean of the School of Music of the Univerity of Chile, as well as a professor at the Catholic University of Chile.
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James Stephenson
Chicago area composer James Stephenson’s works have been performed by leading American orchestras and hailed by critics as having “straightforward, unabashedly beautiful sounds” and "Stephenson deserves to be heard again and again!" (Boston Herald). His music incorporates a fresh and energizing sound scape that delights the audience while maintaining integrity and worthwhile challenges for the performing musicians. This rare combination has rewarded Stephenson with a host of ongoing commissions and projects.
Recent collaborations include a concerto for Branford Marsalis with Rodney Mack; an exuberant fanfare for the Houston Symphony; and a concerto for the Philadelphia Orchestra’s principal trombonist, Nitzan Haroz. In 2010 and 2011, Stephenson premieres include a trumpet concerto in Sydney, Australia, (with repeats in Brazil, Sweden and the UK), as well as concertos for flute and clarinet in Flordia and Ohio (Cleveland), respectively.
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Recent collaborations include a concerto for Branford Marsalis with Rodney Mack; an exuberant fanfare for the Houston Symphony; and a concerto for the Philadelphia Orchestra’s principal trombonist, Nitzan Haroz. In 2010 and 2011, Stephenson premieres include a trumpet concerto in Sydney, Australia, (with repeats in Brazil, Sweden and the UK), as well as concertos for flute and clarinet in Flordia and Ohio (Cleveland), respectively.
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GUAFA TRIO
Colombian folk trio
For the Guafa Trio, music is the ideal way to go beyond geographic frontiers and genres; this is clearly shown through their explorations in Colombian traditional music. With new and original sounds, the Guafa trio re-makes pasillos, bambucos, joropos and other forms of its musical tradition, where improvisation is a fundamental component.
Highly recognized as an Ambassador of Colombian music both nationally and internationally, the Guafa trio performs in a non-conventional instrumental setup: Flute, Cuatro (four-stringed guitar from the plains) and Double bass. Because of its exemplary performance, the Guafa trio has widely received unconditional support and approval from all audiences, including those who love traditional music.
Considered by critics as one of the most solid, innovative, influential, and unique groups in today’s scene of Colombian traditional music, the Guafa Trio is a group where the spontaneity of improvisation combines and interweaves with technical precision and execution. Their performances are a time for fun and musical irreverence; a firm commitment to continue developing the numerous creative possibilities offered by Colombian traditional music. Click here for group's individual bios
For the Guafa Trio, music is the ideal way to go beyond geographic frontiers and genres; this is clearly shown through their explorations in Colombian traditional music. With new and original sounds, the Guafa trio re-makes pasillos, bambucos, joropos and other forms of its musical tradition, where improvisation is a fundamental component.
Highly recognized as an Ambassador of Colombian music both nationally and internationally, the Guafa trio performs in a non-conventional instrumental setup: Flute, Cuatro (four-stringed guitar from the plains) and Double bass. Because of its exemplary performance, the Guafa trio has widely received unconditional support and approval from all audiences, including those who love traditional music.
Considered by critics as one of the most solid, innovative, influential, and unique groups in today’s scene of Colombian traditional music, the Guafa Trio is a group where the spontaneity of improvisation combines and interweaves with technical precision and execution. Their performances are a time for fun and musical irreverence; a firm commitment to continue developing the numerous creative possibilities offered by Colombian traditional music. Click here for group's individual bios
JESUS CASTRO-BALBI - Cello
Cellist Jesús Castro-Balbi performs internationally as a soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician. He has established a strong record of leadership in academia, the music profession and in service to the community, developing the TCU Cellofest, the TCU Cello Ensemble, the Faculty & Friends Chamber Music Series, the Germán Gutiérrez Award, and the Texas Cello Society. Of Peruvian descent, Dr. Castro-Balbi was born in Spain, raised in France, and is a graduate of the Conservatoire National Supérieur in Lyon, Indiana University at Bloomington, Yale, and the Juilliard School. He is a founding member of the Lin/Castro-Balbi duo with pianist Gloria Lin.
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HAROLD MARTINA - Piano
TCU Professor of Piano
Institute of Fine Arts-Medellin, Columbia
Academy of Music-Vienna, Austria
Harold Martina was born in Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles. He began to study music as a small child, first with the English teacher Newburn Patrick, and later with the Dutch pianist Teun Don. He furthered his training with the Italian pianist Anna Maria Pennella at the Fine Arts Institute of Medellin, Colombia, where he graduated Cum Laude. He completed his advanced studies in Europe with Professor Richard Hauser at the Vienna Academy of Music, and became the first student to graduate Summa Cum Laude by unanimous vote from the Academy. In conjunction with this distinction, he was awarded a prize by the Austrian Ministry of Culture....(more)
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Ann Gipson
Dr. Ann Gipson is Associate Professor of Piano and Director of Piano Pedagogy Studies. In addition to teaching piano pedagogy, she teaches class piano and directs the Pedagogy Laboratory Program, a program of group and individual instruction for pre-college students.
Prior to her appointment at TCU, Gipson served on the piano faculty of Baylor University, where she directed the piano pedagogy program. Prior to that she taught at Oklahoma Baptist University, teaching applied piano and class piano, as well as coordinating the piano pedagogy program. She has also taught on the faculties of the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, Delta State University, and the University of Kentucky.
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Joseph Eckert - Saxophone
Prior to joining the TCU faculty, Joseph Eckert served as Associate Professor of Saxophone and Director of the Jazz program at Shenandoah University in Winchester, VA., where he joined the faculty fulltime after retiring from a 20-year career as lead alto saxophonist/woodwind specialist and music director for the United States Air Force "Airmen of Note" in Washington, DC.
He was Professor of Saxophone and Director of Jazz Studies at West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia (1981-84), where his ensembles were awarded for their excellence and he received the “Outstanding Teacher Award” for 1982-83. While with the “Note” he toured extensively across the North and South America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Eckert has performed with some of the great names in jazz to include Louie Bellson, The Brecker Brothers, Bob Mintzer, Peter Erskine, Jimmy Heath, J. J. Johnson, Cleo Laine, Mike Mainieri, Carmen McRae, Clark Terry, Kenny Werner, Paquito D’Rivera, Joe Williams and many others. Some of his free-lance activities have included performances with the Dallas Symphony, the Fort Worth Symphony and the National Symphony Orchestra and tours with Liza Minelli and Nelson Riddle.
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He was Professor of Saxophone and Director of Jazz Studies at West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia (1981-84), where his ensembles were awarded for their excellence and he received the “Outstanding Teacher Award” for 1982-83. While with the “Note” he toured extensively across the North and South America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Eckert has performed with some of the great names in jazz to include Louie Bellson, The Brecker Brothers, Bob Mintzer, Peter Erskine, Jimmy Heath, J. J. Johnson, Cleo Laine, Mike Mainieri, Carmen McRae, Clark Terry, Kenny Werner, Paquito D’Rivera, Joe Williams and many others. Some of his free-lance activities have included performances with the Dallas Symphony, the Fort Worth Symphony and the National Symphony Orchestra and tours with Liza Minelli and Nelson Riddle.
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TCU Faculty Brass Quintet
David Begnoche, Assistant Professor of Trombone at TCU. Coordinator of Wind Symphony's Latin American Music Festival Concert.
Jon Burgess Professor of Trumpet at TCU since 2000
Richard Murrow Professor of Tuba at TCU. Principal tubist with the East Texas Symphony, Texas Chamber Orchestra, Dallas Jazz Orchestra, American Chamber Brass.
Heather Test Instructor in French Horn at TCU.
Colt Worley
Jon Burgess Professor of Trumpet at TCU since 2000
Richard Murrow Professor of Tuba at TCU. Principal tubist with the East Texas Symphony, Texas Chamber Orchestra, Dallas Jazz Orchestra, American Chamber Brass.
Heather Test Instructor in French Horn at TCU.
Colt Worley
BOBBY FRANCIS - Wind Symphony Director
TCU Associate Professor of Music
Director of Bands
Director of Wind Symphony
Bobby R. Francis is the Director of Bands at Texas Christian University and the Conductor of the TCU Wind Symphony. Mr. Francis serves as conductor of the TCU Wind Symphony, teaches graduate and undergraduate conducting and is responsible for the supervision of all aspects of the TCU Band program. Mr. Francis is an elected member of the American Bandmasters Association. As a member, he has served as guest conductor of the US Army Band- "The Pershings Own", Frost School of Music - University of Miami Wind Symphony, and the Richardson All-Star Band.
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Director of Bands
Director of Wind Symphony
Bobby R. Francis is the Director of Bands at Texas Christian University and the Conductor of the TCU Wind Symphony. Mr. Francis serves as conductor of the TCU Wind Symphony, teaches graduate and undergraduate conducting and is responsible for the supervision of all aspects of the TCU Band program. Mr. Francis is an elected member of the American Bandmasters Association. As a member, he has served as guest conductor of the US Army Band- "The Pershings Own", Frost School of Music - University of Miami Wind Symphony, and the Richardson All-Star Band.
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Curt Wilson
Curt Wilson was born in Fort Worth and is a graduate of Polytechnic High School. He has a BME and MM degrees from TCU. Additional study in composition was completed at the University of North Texas. Curt Wilson has taught at TCU since 1976. Prior to that, he served as Director of Bands at Ashland University; Ashland, Ohio (1972-1976). From 1968-1972, he was on the music faculty at Valley City State College; Valley City, North Dakota. As a professional woodwind performer, he has played with Fred Waring and the Pennsylvaians (1966-68), Tex Beneke, Harvey Anderson Orchestra, and many others. In addition to conducting marching bands, wind ensembles, and jazz ensembles, he has also conducted the TCU Symphony, Fort Worth Chamber Orchestra, and Dallas Symphony Orchestra. He has also served as Director of the Fort Worth Symphony Concerts in the Garden Big Band since 1998.
Mr. Wilson has written more than 150 compositions and arrangements for marching band, wind ensemble, jazz ensemble, symphony orchestra, chamber ensembles, and choir. His arrangement of Dave Brubeck’s Blue Rondo Ala Turk was performed in 2002 at the International Clarinet Conference held in Stockholm, Sweden by the Texas Clarinet consort and in 2007 they performed his Antonio Carlos Jobim Medley at CLARINETFEST in Vancouver, B.C. His Concerto for Trumpet and Wind Ensemble was performed at the International Trumpet Guild (ITG) Conference in 2003 by Los Angeles studio trumpet artist Jon Lewis. In July of 2004, his elegy for solo tuba and band (Rainbows) was performed at the International Tuba/Euphonium Conference in Budapest, Hungary by German tuba artist Marcus Theinert.