Massenet - Two Pieces from Opus 11 for Trombone and Piano

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Massenet - Two Pieces from Opus 11 for Trombone and PianoMassenet's "Three Pieces for Piano, Four Hands Opus 11" was published in 1867. Two of the pieces were adapted for Cello in 1877. Mr. Sauer has arranged these two pieces for Trombone and Piano: 1. Andante sostenuto 2. Allegretto vivo scherzando The Andante is flowing and lyrical and the Allegretto is a lively 6 8 dance in A B A form. The two movements total about 5 minutes and are appropriate for advanced performers. Free pdf Sample

This virtuoso work was made famous by Raphael Mendez

The “Adagio” introduces an expressive theme emanating from the tuba

The Immolation Scene occurs in the final part of Act 3

Frére Jacques

The Three Motets for Five Trombones come from a series of sacred works from 1603 titled

Sauer has placed the etudes in a different order from the original Trombone method

This seven minute arrangement by Robert Kalwas is for 8-part Trombone Ensemble and of moderate difficulty

Jeff Reyolds has arranged a beautiful setting of the Saint-Saëns Veni Creator Spiritus (Come Creator Spirit

Boisterous gestures are juxtaposed with moments of agility

but not overly serious

invoking scenes of winter and skaters falling to the ice

They are light and delightful