Swiss National Solo & Quartet Championships
Swiss National Solo & Quartet ChampionshipsThe talented 19-year-old cornet player Oriane Bruckel successfully defended her Swiss National Solo Championship title in Lucerne. This notable achievement came in addition to her winning the Junior National title for a third year in a row. Oriane has now won two Cadet, three Junior and two senior titles in her short career. Anna Barras, who also plays for Valaisia Brass Band, won the Adult National title with her performance of 'Frokko Five' by Wim Bex.
The championships, held in Lucerne attracted 179 solo competitors and 10 quartets showcasing a superb standard of performance in each of the categories. The Under 13 'Minimes' category title was won by cornet player Lea Boulnoix from Brass Band Lyre de Conthey whilst 14-year-old cornet player Simon Gabriel, a student from the Upper Engadine School of Music retained the Cadet National Solo Championship title. Meanwhile in the Percussion category, Laurin Caprez from Lucerne claimed the National honours with a score off 99 points out of 100.
Photo credit: Image copyright: Etienne Bornet
Results:
Senior:
1. Oriane Bruckel (cornet)
2. Simon Schnyder (trombone)
3. Sascha Gyger (Bass)
Adult:
1. Anne Barras (horn)
2. Alena Imseng (cornet)
3. Jonathan Thery (horn)
Cadet:
1. Simon Gabriel (cornet)
2. Eric Weitzel (cornet)
3. Baptiste Bobillier (trombone)
Minimes:
1. Lea Boulnoix (cornet)
2. Corentin Detienne (trombone)
3. Laly Blanchut (cornet)
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