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Scenic Works
Reverend Everyman (1989) - 85'
Opera in two acts
2++.2.2.2+ 2.2.2.0 Celesta Timp. 2 Perc. Strings
Text: G. Corseri
It includes 8 singers and a chorus
Premiere: Florida State University (EEUU) - 22.6.1990 - cond.
Salvador Brotons
Commission: The Florida State University and WFSU-TV.
Publisher: Brotons & Mercadal, Barcelona
Abans del Silenci (Before the Silence) (1998) - 80’
Opereta in two acts
2.1.2.1 2.1.0.0 Piano 1 Timp. 1 Perc. Strings
It includes 3 singers and chorus
Premiere: Auditori La Caixa, Granollers - 28.11.1998 - Coral Polifònica de
Granollers
Cond.: Agustí Vidal.
Publisher: Brotons & Mercadal, Barcelona
Recording: CD
El Mercader de Somnis (The Merchant of Dreams) (2002)- 63’
Opera in two acts for children and orchestra
1.1.1.1 1.1.1.0 Piano 1 Perc. Strings
Text: Carmen de Posadas
Libretto: Raul Contel
It includes 4 singers (soprano, tenor, two baritones) and a children chorus
Translated into English, German, and Spanish
Premiere: Auditori Winterthur, Barcelona – 10.4.2005 – Orquestra Filarmonía
Cond.: Salvador Brotons; Cor Vivaldi
Commission: UNICEF
Publisher: Brotons & Mercadal, Barcelona
Fang i Setge (Mud and Siege) (2014) - 150’
Musical in two acts
1.0.1.0 1.2.2.0 1Vl., 1Vlc., 1 DB, 2 Perc. Piano, string keyboard
Text: Josep Pedrals, Marc Rosich
Premiere: Teatre La Passió, Olesa de Montserrat—13.12.2014,
Cond.: Salvador Brotons
Commission: Excés d’Entusiasme S.L.
Publisher: B& M, Barcelona
Recording: CD
Concerti (instrument and orchestra)
Fantasia for French horn and strings (1979) 8’
Premiere: Conservatori Superior de Música (Barcelona) – 5.
1979 – Vicenç Aguilar, trompa, Orquestra del Conservatori,
Cond.: Edmon Colomer
Publisher: CLIVIS, Barcelona
Recording: CD
Concerto for trombone and orchestra (1995) 22'
+.2.2.2 4.2.2.1 Timp. 3 Perc. Strings
Note: There is a band versión available: See band section
Premiere: Palau de la Música, Barcelona - 19.1.1997 -
Ricardo Casero (trombone), Orquesta Ciutat de Barcelona i
Nacional de Catalunya, cond. Miguel Angel Gómez Martínez.
Publisher: Tritó, Barcelona
Recording: CD
Concerto for flute and orchestra (1996) 24'
flauta - 1.1.2.1 - 1.0.0.0 - 2 perc – cu
Note: There is a band versión available: See band section
Premiere: Conferenza musicale del Mediterraneo, Palermo (Italia) -
30.6.1997 - Claudi Arimany (flute) and Orquestra Gli Armonici;
Cond.: Umberto Bruno.
Commission: Il Centro per le Iniciative musicali in Sicilia".
Publisher: Tritó, Barcelona
Recording: CD (2)
Concerto for violin and orchestra (1996) 18'
2+.2.2.2 2.0.0.0 Harp Timp. 2 Perc. Strings
Note: This work is the orchestra version of the sonata for violin
and orchestra with the addition of a cadenza
Premiere: Orquesta de Extremadura (Badajoz);
20-11-2005: violin: Manuel Guillén.
Publisher: Boileau
Concerto “Mare Nostrum” for guitar and orchestra (1999) 28’
2+.2.2.2 2.0.0.0 1 Perc. Strings
Premiere: Orquesta Sinfónica de Lublin, Lublin (Polonia);
23-10-1999; guitarrist: Alex Garrobé;
Cond.: Salvador Brotons
Commissione: “Fundación Cervantes” de Polonia
Publisher: Brotons & Mercadal, Barcelona
Recording: CD
Concert Trobadoresc (Trobadour concerto) 30’
for cello and orchestra (2003)
2++.2.2+.2 2.0.0.0 Harp Timp. 2 Perc. Strings
Premiere: Palau de la Música Catalana (Barcelona) - 5.5.2003 –
Lluís Claret (cello) and Orq. Simfònica del Vallès
Cond.: Salvador Brotons.
Commission: Fundació Occitano-Catalana (Eurocongrés 2000).
Publisher: Brotons & Mercadal, Barcelona
Recording: CD
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHsuOLmj-Jw
Note: There is a version for cello and wind ensemble
Concertino for Trombone (2004) 15’
Trombone solo, strings, piano and percusión
Note: Orchestration of the trombone sonata.
Publisher: Brotons & Mercadal, Barcelona
Recording: CD
Percepcions Percudides (Percussed Perceptions) (2005) 22’
Two percussionists and strings
Premiere: Raanana Symphonette and Percadu—Israel
Commission: Raanana Symphoniette, Israel
Publisher: Brotons & Mercadal, Barcelona
Concert Catalanesc per a tenora i orquestra
(Catalanish Concerto) (2006) 25’
3+.2.2.2 4.2.3.1 Harp Timp. 3 Perc. Strings
Premiere: Auditori de Barcelona (1-7-2206). Orquestra Simfònica
de Barcelona i Nacional de Catalunya.
Tenora: Jordi Molina; cond: Salvador Brotons
Commission: Fundació Sardanista de Catalunya
Publisher: B & M, Barcelona
Recording: CD
Concerto for viola and Strings (2006) 22’
Viola solo and string orchestra
Premiere: Festival de Música Española (León). (July 2006).
Orquesta Ibérica. Viola: Luís Muñiz;
Cond: Salvador Brotons.
Commission: Festival de Música Española de León
Publisher: Brotons & Mercadal, Barcelona
* There is a version for full orchestra (2.2.2.2 2.2.2.0 Timp.+1 strings)
Concerto for Double Bass and Wind Orchestra (2008) 21’
4++. 3+. 4++. 2. 4.2.3.1 Harp Timp. 3 Perc.
Premiere: Banda Municipal de Barcelona. (March 2009).
Double bass: Jonatan Camps;
Cond: Salvador Brotons
Publisher: Brotons & Mercadal, Barcelona
Concerto “Ab Origine”
for French Horn and Orchestra (2009) 22’
3+ . 3.3.3.2 0.3.3.1 Harp Timp. 4 Perc. Strings
Premiere: Orquesta Nacional de España (October, 2009).
French Horn: Javier Bonet;
Cond: Josep Pons
Publisher: Brotons & Mercadal, Barcelona
Concerto for Oboe and Orchestra (2010) 17’
1.0.1.1 1.1.1.0 Harp. 1 Perc. Strings
Premiere: Grupo Enigma (May, 2010). Auditorio de Zaragoza
Publisher: Brotons & Mercadal, Barcelona
Recording: CD
Concerto for Piccolo and Orchestra
“Dialogues with Axel” (2012) 20’
1.1.2.1 2.2.1.0 Harp Timp.+2 Strings
Premiere: Raanana Symphonette (November, 2013).
Soloist: Boris Solomonik; cond. Salvador Brotons
Publisher: Brotons & Mercadal, Barcelona
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KnAPt2xbDw
Concerto for Bassoon and Orchestra (2013) 20’
2.2.3 (BCl).0 2.2.2.0 Harp Timp. +1 Strings
Publisher: Brotons & Mercadal, Barcelona
Brass Quintet Concerto (2014) 20’
3.2.2.2 0.0.0.0 Timp. + 2 Strings
Premiere: Banda Municipal de Granada (December 2014).
Soloist: Spanish Brass Luur Metalls;
Cond. Ángel López Carreño
Publisher: Brotons & Mercadal, Barcelona
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeorJuRIYOk
Double Concerto for Flute, Violin
and String Orchesra (2016) - 20’
Premiere: Orquestra del Festival de Concabella (October 2016).
Soloists: Enric Riblalta (flute), Anna Urpina (violin);
cond.: Salvador Brotons
Publisher: Brotons & Mercadal, Barcelona.
*There is a version for Flute and Oboe
Double Concerto for Violin and Cello
(The Andorran) (2017) 25’
Premiere: Orquestra Nacional de Cambra d’Andorra
(ONCA) (March 2018).
Soloists: Gerard Claret (violin); Lluís Claret (Cello);
Cond.: Salvador Brotons
Publisher: Brotons & Mercadal, Barcelona
Clarinet Quartet Concertino (2018) 16’
Premiere: Orquestra “Terres de Lleida” (Abril 2019).
Soloists: Barcelona Clarinet Quartet; cond.: Alfons Reverté
Publisher: Brotons & Mercadal, Barcelona
*There is a version for symphonic band
Concerto for Bass Clarinet and Orchestra (2018) 20’
Premiere: Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, WA (February 2020).
Soloist: David Gould;
Cond.: Salvador Brotons
Publisher: Brotons & Mercadal, Barcelona
Tuba Concerto (2020) 20'
2.2.2.2. - 2.2.2.0. Timp+3. Harp Strings
Publisher: Brotons & Mercadal, Barcelona
Trumpet Concerto (2020). 20'
2.2.2.2. - 4.0.2.1. Timp+3. Harp Strings
Publisher: Brotons & Mercadal, Barcelona
Double Concerto for Flute,
Oboe and Strings orchestra (2020). 19'
Premiere: Conservatorio de Vigo May 6 2021. Fernando
Raña, flute. Ricardo Pazo, oboe Orquesta del Conservatorio,
Salvador Brotons, conductor
Publisher: B&M, Barcelona
Brass Double Concerto (2022). 17'
Trumpet, Trombone and Orchestra
Premiere: Kaleidor Trio at Auditori de Vilanova i la Geltrú (trumpet, trombone and piano version)
Publisher: Brotons & Mercadal
Orchestra Works
Works for Voice/Choir
Chamber Music
Works for band
Rebroll (Rebirth) (1983) 14'
Symphonic movement
Premiere: Palau de la Música, Barcelona - 29.4.1984 -
Banda Municipal de Barcelona, cond: Salvador Brotons
Recording: CD(2)
Sonata da Concerto for trumpet and band (1990) 14'
Trumpet solist and band
Premiere: University of Wyoming (EEUU) - 23.2.1991 -
University of Wyoming Band; trump: Britton Theurer;
cond: Dr. Smith
Commission: University of Wyoming
Publisher: Boileau, Barcelona
Nadales Catalanes (1997) 12'
Note: Originally for orchestra, transcribed for band by the author.
Recull Popular Balear (1998) 15’
Note: Originally for orchestra, transcribed for band by the author.
Concerto for Flute (2000) 22’
Note: Originally for orchestra, transcribed for band by the author.
Concerto for Trombone (2000) 23'
Note: Originally for orchestra, transcribed for band by Virginia Allen
Concert Trobadoresc for cello and wind ensemble (2003) 30'
Note: Originally for orchestra, trasncribed for cello and wind ensemble by the author
Concerto for Double bass and wind orchestra (2008) 21'
4++. 3+. 4++. 2. 4.2.3.1 Harp Timp. 3 Perc.
Tots amb un (All with one) (2009) 12'
Note: Originally for cobla, transcribed for symphonic band by the author
Simfonia #6 “Concisa” (2011) 25’
Commission: Societat Musical Lira Castellonera (Villanova de Castelló)
CD: Banda Municipal de Música de Barcelona (Naxos)
Publisher: B & M, Barcelona
Recording: CD
Horn Concerto “Ab Origine” (2011) 26'
Premiere: Banda de Bilbao (March 2013);
Javier Bonet, soloist; conduc. Rafael Sanz Espert.
Publisher: B & M, Barcelona
Piccolo concerto “Dialogues with Axel” (2012) 20’
Premiere: Banda de Palma de Mallorca (January 2015);
Enrique Sánchez, soloist; conduc. Salvador Brotons
Publisher: B & M, Barcelona
Glosa de l’Emigrant (2013) 8’
Recording: CD Banda Municipal de Música de Barcelona (Naxos)
Publisher: B & M, Barcelona
Obstinacy (2013) 10’
CD: Banda Municipal de Música de Barcelona (Naxos)
Publisher: B & M, Barcelona
Recording: CD
Catalunya 1714 (2014) 26’
Premiere: Banda Municipal de Barcelona (May 2014);
conduc. Salvador Brotons
Publisher: B & M, Barcelona
Romance and Tango (2016) 11’
Premier: Banda Municipal de Barcelona (October16, 2016);
conduc. Salvador Brotons
Publisher: B & M, Barcelona
Symphony #7 (2018) 25'
Premier: Banda Lira Castellonera (July, 2019);
conduc. Beatriz Fernández
Publisher: B & M, Barcelona
Carpe Diem (2019) 14’
Premier: Federació de Bandes de Balears (August, 2019);
Publisher: B & M, Barcelona
*There is also a version for orchestra and an optional children’s choir
Winter Soufflé (2020) 21'
for youth symphonic band, narrator and childrens choir
Covid-19 Sensations (2020) 17’
Premier: 13-11-2021 at L'Hospitalet de l'Infant Auditori.
La Lira Ampostina Band, Sergi Costes, conductor
La mar d'amunt (The upper Sea) (2021) 14'
Premier: Banda Municipal de Barcelona (February, 2023);
conduc. José Pasqual Vilaplana
Commission: L'Auditori de Barcelona
Publisher: Brotons & Mercadal, Barcelona
Wind Ensemble
“Sinfonietta da camera” (1985) 15'
2++.2.2.2 - 2.1.1.1 - 1perc
Premier: Florida State University (EEUU) - 26.3.1986 -FSU Chamber
Winds Ensemble, cond: Salvador Brotons
Recording: LP - CD (3)
Publisher: B & M, Barcelona
Prize: Southeastern Composer's League.
Suite del Zodiac Xinès (Chinese Zodiac Suite) (1994) 16'
2+.2+.2+.2+ - 2.0.0.0 - perc - pno
Premiere: Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota
(EEUU) - 23.4.1994 - Harmonia
Mundi Wind Ensemble, cond: Michelle Edwards
Commission: Harmonia Mundi Wind Ensemble.
Publisher: Brotons & Mercadal, Barcelona
El Llobregat (2018) 11’
(Catalan Rhapsody #3)
for Brass ensemble and percussion
4 Horns, 3 Trumpets 2 Trombones, Euphonium,Tuba, Timpani+1
Publisher: B & M, Barcelona
Works for solo instrument
Music for Cobla (Catalan Popular Ensemble)
Sardanes
El Port de la Selva (1975) (Revisió 2008)
Synera (1978) (Revisió 2008)
Les Encaixades (1983)
Atlanta 96 (1994)
Germanor (2000) (Existeix una versió per a orquestra)
Companyonia Universal (2002) (Revisió 2007)
(Existeix una versió per a cordes i cobla)
Noces d’Argent (2008)
Ofrena (2008)
Badalona 2010 (2010) 5'
Publisher: Brotons & Mercadal, Barcelona
Mar d'estiu (2022) 5'
Publisher: Brotons & Mercadal, Barcelona
Obres de format lliure (1 cobla i percussió)
L’Illa de la Galera (Rapsòdia Catalana N. 2) (2003) 14'
Nota: Existeix una versió per a orquestra
El Llobregat (Rapsòdia Catalana N. 3) (2004) 11'
Nota: Existeix una versió per a conjunt de metall
Tots amb un (per a cobla ampliada i narrador opcional) (2007) 11'
Cromos d’història natural (per a cobla i veu baixa) (2008) 13'
660 anys (2018) 13'
Premiere: Festival de Pasqua de Cervera 2019. Cobal Mediterrània;
Cond.: Salvador Brotons
Publisher: B & M, Barcelona
Dues Cobles
Terres Llemosines (Rapsòdia Catalana N. 1) (1992) 14'
Nota:Transcripció de la versió original per a orquestra)
Tres Cobles, Cor mixt i cor de nens
Petita Oda a Verdaguer (2006) 15'