5-part Trombone ensemble
- advanced
SKU:
CY.CC2483
Composed by
Erik Satie. Arranged by
Ralph Sauer. French
impressionist. Score and
parts. Published by
Cherry Classics
(CY.CC2483).
Erik Saties
Trois Sarabandes were
composed in September
1887 and based on the
poetry of J.P. Contamine
de Latour (1867-1926).
The second Sarabande is
dedicated to Maurice
Ravel. The Sarabande is a
Renaissance dance in 3/4
time. Originally for the
Piano, these three works
are very slow, rich in
harmony and dreamy in
mood, making them
excellent vehicles to
show off the rich texture
of the five-part Trombone
ensemble.
The three
movements are about 12
minutes in length and can
be performed by moderate
to advanced performers
(the 1st part is in alto
clef and reaches a high
E-flat, but the other
parts are more moderate
in difficulty.