Respighi: Six Pieces for Solo Piano
Composer: Ottorino Respighi
Period: Late Romantic/Early 20th Century
Length: c. 18 min
Ottorino Respighi's Six Pieces for Solo Piano, arranged here for brass quintet. This is a challenging work, both technically and musically, for all players, however it is equally satisfying to perform and listen to. Careful study of the score is recommended to be able to perform this piece effectively, as there are many moments where communication between the members of the ensemble is vital.
Line up:
1st Trumpet in E Flat*
2nd Trumpet in B Flat (doubling Flugelhorn)
French Horn in F
Trombone
Tuba
*if the 1st trumpet player has access to a 4-valve E Flat trumpet, this is recommended, both for breadth of sound and to aid the fingering of one or two low notes, however the part is playable on a regular 3-valve trumpet.