“Helvetica vulgares carmina”

Symphonic improvisation on motifs from the Four Regions and National Anthem
dedicated to the Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana

Organic:

2 Flutes (II° takes Piccolo)
2 Oboes (II° takes English Horn)
2 Clarinets in A (change in B flat)
2 Bassoons
2 Horns in F
2 Trumpets in C (change in B flat)
Timpani, Glockenspiel, Snare Drum (or military) - 1 player
Strings (10, 9, 8, 6, 5)