Crazy Tongues was commissioned by the businessman and honorary president of the Municipal Band of Perg, Franz Baumann, and was premiered, with the composer conducting, on November 22, 2013 in Perg, Austria. As the title "Crazy Tongues" suggests, the aim of this composition is to put the spotlight on the articulation skills of the soloists. Above all, a fine performance requires a well articulated attack with the tongue, though the technical passages also require a certain dexterity that will create an exceptional musical firework. "Crazy Tongues" has three solo parts, and each solo part works with up to three players sharing the part. This means you can feature up to nine performers! When choosing the soloists, however, take care to divide them by soprano, alto, Soprano instruments: flute, piccolo, oboe, clarinet, xylophone. Alto instruments: clarinet, alto saxophone, flugelhorn, trumpet, French horn Baritone instruments: tenor saxophone, trombone, euphonium, bassoon, bass clarinet, baritone saxophone, tuba.
