Thomas Berhoff wrote "Hornblowers Farewell" after visiting a film that focused on the lives of soldiers, friendship, loyalty and comradeship. Imagine the touching moment when the trumpeter blows the taps in the final scene of the film - a signal to say goodbye.

The military ceremony of the tattoo is recorded in this piece. A triolic rhythm on the small drum forms the basis of the piece. The theme is played in the solo trumpet and is guided by the other instruments. The trumpet plays fanfare-l...