Little Clover

This piece for solo cornet was commissioned by Carole Rudaz, a Swiss cornetist, on the occasion of her 40th birthday. Due to its rarity, the four-leaf clover is considered a lucky charm in Western culture. But the common three-leaf clover, also known as the Little Clover, is one of the symbols of Ireland, whose traditional music has strongly influenced the overall aesthetic of this piece. The work consists of three parts: The first part in 6/8 time is very lively and virtuosic. After a short cadenza, the second part introduces a melancholy theme, while the last part is a dance in 2/2 time, which takes up the theme of the second part once again and concludes the piece.