SKU: CY.CC2624
The well-known Maple Leaf Rag is one of Joplin's early works, written in 1899. It has been recorded by countless artists and has come back into the mainstream after the Ragtime revival of the 1970's.Joplin lived and performed for a while in Sedalia, Missouri, working at the Maple Leaf Club, from where some believe the work got its name.Michael McGuire's 3 minute arrangement for six Trombones is for advanced performers.
SKU: CY.CC2704
--Ottorino Respighi's Pines of Rome is one of the most colorful orchestral canvases. --The final movement of the 4-movement tone poem, Pines of the Appian Way, depicts an ancient Roman army in all their glory marching down the famed tree-lined road.--Randall Malmstrom has brilliantly scored this masterpiece for 10-part Trombone ensemble and Timpani. --For advanced performers.
SKU: CY.CC2598
Crucifixus by Antonio Lotti is part of his Credo in F. This motet of 8 voices is a wonderful example of polyphony with many suspensions thrown in for good measure. The music is sweet with a beautiful sadness, making it a work that touches most listeners in a very personal way.Mr. Brink has transposed the work down a fifth into the key of F minor (resolving to F major at the conclusion), otherwise keeping the music true to its origins. This 4 minute work has a range of up to high B-flat for the 1st part. The top four parts are in tenor clef.The mp3 sound file is from a live performance of the Rundfunkchor conducted by Sir Simon Rattle from YouTube.
