The only work still known today by Noack, 'Heinzelmännchens Wachtparade' [Parade of the Brownies] Op. 5 was called a 'character piece' by the composer himself, and this 'marche en miniature' conveys wit and good humour from the beginning ; you can immediately imagine a picture of the brownies tripping along ! The second part of the trio offers an ironical and very effectie ending with its enticing harmonies and surprising effects.
Instrumentation : 4 cellos op. 5
