for Trumpet and Brass Band
Score only
1 Full Score - 1 Soprano - 4 Solo Cornet - 1 Repiano - 1 Flugelhorn Solo - 4 Cornet II - 4 Cornet III - 1 Trumpet I - 1 Solo Horn - 1 Horn I Eb - 1 Horn II Eb - 1 Trombone I Bb (TC) - 1 Trombone II Bb (TC) - 1 Trombone Bass C - 1 Baritone I Bb (TC) - 1 Baritone II Bb (TC) - 1 Euphonium I Bb (TC) - 1 Euphonium II Bb (TC) - 2 Bas Bb (TC) - 2 Bas Eb (TC) - 1 Percussion I - 1 Percussion II - 1 Mallets - 1 Timpani
The Maestro, a concertino voor trompet en band, was commissioned by Philip Cobb, principal trumpet of the London Symphony Orchestra. I spent most of Summer 2011 in Prague and London composing this demanding piece, for this was a wonderful opportunity to write a large scale work for one of the world's finest Trumpet virtuosos and I accepted the assignment with great enthusiasm. I also felt a great responsibility to deliver a tour de force for this world class player that was both challenging and enjoyable. Phil was seeking melodies and themes in the piece and had enjoyed my album 'Cinema Symphony', and the dramatic vistas it conjured up. Before writing began, I listened to his beautiful album 'Life Abundant' many times, ensuring I had his sound in my head while writing. The piece represents the many aspects of a contemporary trumpeter's musical life from; brass band chorale (a homage to Phil's musical roots), to the symphonic concert hall to the film recording studio. I am delighted to have had Phil and the International Staff Band record this work under the baton of Dr Stephen Cobb. Its a tour de force not only for the soloist but also for the band and should be an exciting challenge for the very best bands out there.
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