The piece is written in a classical three movement concerto form. I knew the soloist I was writing for very well, and could make the solopart based on his strengths as a cornet player.

1. FANFARE

A show-off for the soloist. Notraditional entrance, thou. The soloist just start to play, joining the fanfare-like dotted motives

2. MELODY

The soliste stands alone in a cold atmosphere. The movement is called "melody" but no real melody is heard. It is more likesomething tha...