To this day Eugène Bozza (1905-1991) remains one of the most prolific composer...(+)
To this day Eugène Bozza (1905-1991) remains one of the most prolific composers for wind instruments despite being a violinist himself. His Caprice No. 2 for Trumpet with Piano accompaniment is no exception to the composer's success. During his studies at the Paris Conservatoire Bozza won prizes for Violin conducting and composition as well as the Grand Prix de Rome. He then conducted the orchestra of the Opéra-Comique and became Head of the Conservatoire in Valenciennes whilst remaining a prominent composer. Composed in 1978 Bozza's Caprice No. 2 addresses advanced aspects of theTrumpet including complex rhythms exploited tonalilty and articulation. As music educationalist Paul Griffiths has written of Bozza's compositions 'his works reveal melodic fluency elegance of structure and a consistenly sensitive concern of instrumental capabilities.'
16 contemporary pieces-Spectrum For Trumpet is a unique collection of contempora...(+)
16 contemporary pieces-Spectrum For Trumpet is a unique collection of contemporary works for Trumpet and Piano. The 16 pieces included have been specially commissioned from some of today’s leading composers and reflect current compositional trends. They range in difficulty from Grades 1 to 8 so there’s something here for players of all ages and abilities.Spectrum For Trumpet comes with a recording of the 16 pieces performed by trumpeter John Wallace compiler of this volume and pianist Simon Wright.The highly successful Spectrum series was established by ABRSM and Thalia Myers in 1996 and now includes volumes for Piano Piano duet Violin Cello Clarinet and String Quartet. The aim of the series remains unchanged: to commission some of the finest composers to write pieces of modest length and difficulty while preserving the essential characteristics of their compositional style.
Rustic by Eugène Bozza (1905-1991) is one of the most well-known and enjoyable ...(+)
Rustic by Eugène Bozza (1905-1991) is one of the most well-known and enjoyable pieces for Trumpet and Piano published in 1955. Technically and musically challenging you must be able to master vibrato and control your instrument. The Piano score was initially written for a brass quintet.Eugène Bozza won different prizes at the Conservatoire de Paris such as the First Prizes for the Violin conducting and composition as well as the Grand Prix de Rome. He composed several operas chamber works and ballets among others.
Eugène Bozza's Caprice is an exciting addition to the trumpeter's repertoire. E...(+)
Eugène Bozza's Caprice is an exciting addition to the trumpeter's repertoire. Exploiting the instrument's potential to its full capacity Caprice is ideal performance repertoire. Born in Nice Bozza (1905-1991) went on to study at the Paris Conservatoire winning prizes for the violin conducting and composition as well as the Grand Prix de Rome. His capability clearly comes across in his Caprice for Trumpet and Piano through thrilling semiquaver flourishes and energetic scalic descents beautifully contrasted by expressive lento passages. Bozza'sCaprice is essential to all advanced trumpeter's repertoire.
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