SKU: CY.CC2494
Alexander Scriabin's music has been described as mystical, lyrical and idiosyncratic. He was a most innovative and controversial early modern Russian composer. His works were ignored for many years until recently and are now seen as sincere expression(s) of genius.
The Three Etudes for Trombone and Piano are early works of Scriabin, originally written for solo Piano. They show lyricism, passion, moodiness, chromatic harmonies and great expression.
Mr. Sauer has once again brought three wonderful new works for advanced performers who wish to explore this area, largely unknown to the Trombone world. Those who do will be richly rewarded with the depth of musicanship found in these works.
SKU: CY.CC2813
Drei Stucke (Three Pieces) for Trombone and Piano by Alexander Zemlinsky is an early work composed in 1891, and originally scored for Cello and Piano. It has been beautifully arranged for Trombone and Piano by Eric High.The three movements are titled:I. HumoreskeII. LiedIII. TarantellAbout 8 minutes in length, it is appropriate for advanced performers.
SKU: CY.CC2987
ISBN 9790530058060.
In 1891 Scriabin hurt his right hand from over-practicing. He practiced only using his left hand and composed the Prelude et Nocturne opus 9 in 1894. It became a big hit and sold thousands of copies.Bob Burham has done a wonderful job in arranging this magical work of about 9 minutes in length for Trombone and Piano. For advanced performers.
SKU: CY.CC2827
Young Glazunov had the special opportunity to meet Franz Liszt in 1884 while on a tour of Europe arranged by his publisher. Liszt was very impressed with the young Glazunov and arranged to have his 1st Symphony performed in Weimar. Upon hearing of Liszt's death in 1886, Glazunov wrote this Elegie in his memory with the subtitile Une Pensee a Francois Liszt.The music embodies emotions of nostalgia, sweet remembrance and grief. This 8-minute jewel, originally for Cello and Piano has been beautifully arranged for Trombone by Ralph Sauer. For advanced performers.
SKU: CY.CC2518
The Petite Suite, published in 1885, is Borodin's major work for the Piano and originally comprised of seven movements. Mr. Sauer's arrangement incorporates three of them: Intermezzo, Reverie and Serenade. The Petite Suite was dedicated to the Belgian Countess Louise de Mercy-Argenteau, who was a supporter of Borodin and his music. After Borodin's death in 1887, Glazunov orchestrated the Suite.
The music has that Eastern flavor so indicative of Borodin's melodies, mysterious, lyrical and subtle. Advanced performers will enjoy this work which has been so beautifully arranged by Mr. Sauer.
SKU: CY.CC2819
Elegie, Op. 44 was composed in 1893 originally for Viola and Piano. It is thought to be a memorial for either Anton Rubinstein and/or Tchaikovsky, both of whom died the year before.The 6-minute work very nicely arranged by Dr. Cory Mixdorf is an Allegretto in 9/8 meter, poignantly lyrical, of somber mood and appropriate for advanced performers.
