Crépuscule is a work for brass band by the Swiss composer Jean-François Michel, evoking the colours and emotions of the moment when daylight slowly fades into night. In an atmosphere that is both contemplative and expressive, the music unfolds broad melodic lines supported by rich and warm harmonies.

The piece opens with a calm and mysterious mood, suggesting the last rays of sunlight on the horizon. Gradually the writing intensifies, allowing the different sections of the brass band to inter...