The only work still known today by Noack, 'Heinzelm&auml,nnchens 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 humourfrom 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.