Three Blues Pieces for Alphorn in F and Piano brings the unmistakable voice of the alphorn into the expressive world of the blues. Written for recital halls, concert stages, or your favorite bar with a stage, this versatile set explores three distinct blues styles.
Neuchâtel Blues is a lighthearted, swinging piece that shifts playfully between major and minor, dedicated to the composer’s Swiss friends. Totentanz—“Dance of Death”—is slow, dark, and atmospheric, with ample space for improvisation… or none at all. Lowdown Alphorn Blues draws inspiration from the blues of the 1930s, delivering a bold, powerful finale with plenty of character and presence.
Together, these three pieces showcase the alphorn’s surprising versatility, from subtle and lyrical to darkly mysterious and big, brassy, and bold.
Check out the video of Totentanz played by Shawn Hagen and Laura Nelson!