“Invercargill March” is one of the most famous works by New Zealand composer Alexander Frame Lithgow, a significant figure in early 20th-century wind music. Written in 1901, the march is dedicated to the city of Invercargill, located at the southern tip of New Zealand.

The work belongs to the British march tradition, while adding a distinctive energy and personal harmonic colour. Its instantly recognisable main theme is lively, direct, and festive in character. The piece alternates contrastin...