Maximus Fanfare is a dazzling, energetic work for wind band, conceived as a short, percussive overture in which brass and percussion impose their power from the outset. From the very first bars, an explosion of sound captures attention before giving way to vibrant orchestral development, leading to a triumphal conclusion.

This fanfare was inspired by the majestic golden lion that sits atop the belfry in the Place des Héros in Arras, a town with a rich architectural heritage listed by UNESCO. ...