Trumpet
SKU:
HL.48181823
Composed
by Eugene Bozza. Leduc.
Classical. Softcover.
Alphonse Leduc #AL21762.
Published by Alphonse
Leduc (HL.48181823).
UPC: 888680860653.
9x12
inches.
“To
this day, Eugène
Bozza (1905-1991) remains
one of the most prolific
composers for wind
instruments, despite
being a violinist
himself. His Rhapsody 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
1957, Bozza's Rhapsody is
adaptable to both B flat
and C Trumpet and
addresses advanced
features, including
complex rhythms, quick
tempos and articulation.
As music educationalist,
Paul Griffiths has
written of Bozza's
compositions,
”“his works
reveal melodic fluency,
elegance of structure and
a consistently sensitive
concern of instrumental
capabilities.”&ldqu
o;&rdquo.