SKU: CY.CC2475
Equali were works written for equal, or similar, instruments; in the eighteenth century they were almost always used for funeral services and usually employed a quartet of trombones. The most famous of these were the three Beethoven wrote for the Linz Cathedral in Austria on All Soul's Day 1812. Two of these were adapted later for male voices and were sung at Beethoven's funeral.
These pieces are some of the most famous works for trombones, no doubt due to the fact that they were composed by Beethoven. They were commissioned by Franz Xaver Gloggl, Kappelmeister of the city of Linz, while Beethoven was visiting his brother. According to later accounts by Gloggl's son, although his father had a complete collection of trombones (soprano, alto, tenor, bass or quart) the three Equali were performed by a traditional quartet of alto, tenor and bass trombones.
This edition offers a compromise: the original score and parts are given exactly as written in the complete works, and a version designed for the less experienced players: the three movements are transposed down one step, edited with minor musical suggestions, and all four parts are written in bass clef.
Dr. Mathie has done the Trombone world a great service in bringing this great work in its two forms to publication.
SKU: CY.CC3120
ISBN 9790530110980. 8.5 x 11 in inches.
Sicut cervus (As the deer longs for the springs of water, so my soul longs for you, oh God), is a 4-voice polyphonically rich motet based on Psalm 41 by the great Renaissance master Palestrina. This work is sung most often during Holy Week. Paul Garza's lovely arrangement for Trombone quartet is for moderately advanced performers.
SKU: CY.CC3095
ISBN 9790530110720. 8.5 x 11 in inches.
Bruckner's Ave Maria (WAB 7) written in 1882 for solo alto voice and organ is lush and contains a plainchant section in the middle of the A-B-A form work. Jeff Reynolds' arrangement has added an optional Contrabass part to the bottom of this splendid 4-part work for Trombone ensemble and also added tuning marks to guide performers towards perfect just ensemble tuning. This 3 minute work is appropriate for moderately advanced performers (tenor clef in part 1 and top note is a high B-flat).
SKU: CY.CC3102
ISBN 9790530110799. 8.5 x 11 in inches.
Tota pulchra es (You are full of beauty) is a sacred motet composed in March of 1878 for solo tenor voice, choir and organ. Ralph Sauer has brilliantly arranged the music for 4-part Trombone Ensemble. The music is about 5 minutes in length and is appropriate for moderately advanced performers. The top part requires a strong high register.
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