Verdi's most popular opera Aïda was premiered in 1871 and has been possibly performed more than any other....over 1,100 times at the Metropolitan Opera alone.

Preludio begins quietly and mysteriously and quickly builds to a gigantic emotional climax and just as quickly dies down to nothing again...foreshadowing what will occur in the opera.

Thomas Jöstlein has beautifully arranged this passionate work of about 4 minutes in length for Brass Quintet composed of advanced performers.

Instrumentation is for 2 Trumpets in C, Horn in F, Trombone and Tuba.

This arrangement is dedicated to the Metropolitan Opera Brass Quintet.

E lucevan le stelle (And the stars were shining) is a romantic aria from the third act of Puccini's opera Tosca, written in 1900. It is sung in Act 3 by Mario Cavaradossi (tenor), a painter who is awaiting his execution and in love with the singer Tosca. (Wikipedia).

This aria is one of the most beloved in all the operatic repertoire and has been captured beautifully in a lovely arrangement for brass quintet by Vikention Gionanidis. The music is appropriate for advanced performers.

The instrumentation is for 2 Trumpets in C (B-flat parts supplied as well), Horn, Trombone, and Tuba.

The 120 Melodious Etudes of Marco Bordogni were introduced in a three-volume set in 1928 by Trombonist Joannes Rochut and have been used for almost 100 years as pedagogical tools primarily in the low brass world. Their bel canto style, using beautiful tone and precise legato are their hallmark.

Bass Trombonist Nir Fishkin has artfully arranged 10 Melodious Etudes for Brass Quintet which are suitable for moderately advanced performers. The arrangements spread the melody around between the five parts.

The Trumpet parts are in B-flat.

The lush and lyrical Easter Hymn from the operaCavalleria Rusticana is sung as the villagers process into church on Easter morning. Perfect for a concert or a church service, especially an Easter service! This arrangement is fun to play and it's a unique addition to your current library of Easter music. Includes B-flat and C Trumpet parts. Performance time, 5:30. Published by Dorm 40 Music, www.dorm40music.com .