Born in Toulouse Marcel Bitsch (1921-2011) went on to study at the Paris Conservatoire before becoming a professor of counterpoint at the institution. As an exceptionally versatile composer Bitsch has composed orchestral works chamber works and numerous pieces and studies for wind instruments. Four Variations on a Theme by Domenico Scarlatti is a significant addition to the Trumpet and Cornet repertoire. Suited to advanced level trumpeters and cornetists Bitsch's Four Variations on a Theme by Domenico Scarlatti includes a variety of technical aspects as well as sublime musicality. In his latteryears Bitsch dedicated himself to the analysis of music by the Baroque masters. It is clear that his inspiration for Four Variations on a Theme by Domenico Scarlatti comes from his passion for and interest in the era. The variety of this exciting Bitsch piece is outstanding creating a necessary inspiring addition to the Trumpet and Cornet repertoire.

This duet collection of 17 keyboard, vocal and instrumental pieces covering the Baroque to the 20th Century periods can be played together in harmony by any number or combination of instruments. Woodwinds, brass, strings and percussion can play in like-instrument or mixed instrumentation. It's an all-purpose folio that makes classical music fun! Contains: Allegro (Mozart) * Aria (from Rigoletto) (Verdi) * Au Clair de la Lune (Lully) * Capricho Catalan (Albeniz) * Duet (Mozart) * Duetto (Pleyel) * Echo (Haydn) * Larghetto (Telemann) * Lost is My Quiet (Purcell) * Lullaby (Brahms) * Melody (Schumann) * Minuet (Bach) * Minuet in Canon (Mozart) * Pavana (Scarlatti) * Siciliene (Aubert) * Two Adagios (Corelli) * Two Rigaudons (Rameau).

This work was composed in 1985 the tercentenary of Bach Handel and Scarlatti whose influence could not be avoided and is hereby gratefully acknowledged. Originally scored for two solo cornets and brass band Horovitz’s Concertino Classico is available here for two Trumpets (or Cornets) with Piano Accomapaniment.

The R. Bernard Fitzgerald Trumpet Collection contains 13 beloved solos and suites that appear on numerous state contest and performance lists timeless classics of the repertoire for Trumpet and Piano.Complete with Piano accompaniments - both printed music within the book and as accompaniment audio tracks on the included CD - allowing soloists and students to practise effectively with a professional pianist.