Alto Trombone Concerto -
Advanced
SKU:
CY.CC3149
Composed by
Reinhold Moritzovich
Gliere. Arranged by
Gordon Cherry. Classical.
Score and Parts. Cherry
Classics #CC3149.
Published by Cherry
Classics (CY.CC3149).
ISBN 9790530111178.
8.5 x 11 in
inches.
Reinhold
Gliere's Concerto for
Coloratura Soprano and
Orchestra, Op. 82 was
written in 1942-1943 and
shows off the composer's
gentle melodic musical
style reminiscent of
Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov
and even Wagner. The
choice of a vocal soloist
singing without words was
not new at that time, as
Rachmaninov's beautiful
Vocalise had already been
composed. But....adding a
full orchestra to the mix
was a gamble that paid
off, as this is one of
Gliere's finest works.
The Concerto consists of
two movements -- Andante
and Allegro and is about
14 minutes in length. The
1st movement's rich
melodies are full of lush
harmonic textures and the
work drives from climax
to climax. The finale
Allegro is lighthearted
and bounces along merrily
to the end. Gordon
Cherry's arrangement for
Alto Trombone with Piano
accompaniment reduction
brings a major new work
to the Alto Trombone
repertoire. This work can
also be performed on the
Tenor Trombone, however,
the style of the work
makes it perfect for the
Alto Trombone.
Appropriate for advanced
performers. (Under
license from G. Schirmer
Music).
