Helvetic Suite

Helvetic
 
Suite in 7 Movements for Jazz Quintet and Symphony Orchestra
 
Composed by Fritz Renold (1960) and Christian Jacob (1958)
Orchestrated by Christian Jacob
The Helvetic Suite is commissioned by the  “Möbel Pfister Foundation”
 
1. Neighbouring Revolution
2. Aristocracy Versus Democracy
3. The Battle of Bern
4. Friends in Aarau
5. Discussions for a New Republic
6. The Liberation of the Subjects
7. The New Constitution
 
©Copyright 1997 by Fritz Renold and Christian Jacob, 
Published by Shanti Music Publishing and X-tian Music Publishing
 
Instrumentation:
2 Flutes
Flute II doubles Piccolo
2 Oboes
2 Clarinets in Bb
2 Bassoons
 
4 Horns in F
3 Trumpets in Bb
3 Trombones
Tuba
 
3 Timpani (30” 28” 25”)
 
Percussion (2 players)
Triangle
Cymbals
Snare Drum
Medium Gong
Glockenspiel
 
Harp
 
1st, 2nd Violins
Violas
Cellos
Basses
 
Jazz quintet:
Trumpet in Bb
Soprano Saxophone
Piano
Bass
Drums