INSTRUMENTAL COMPOSITIONS
PIECES FOR TRUMPET AND PIANO, STRING ENSEMBLE, VIOLONCELLO AND GUITAR OR PIANO, and OTHER INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES
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Suite for Trumpet and Piano
In three movements. Movement -1- Maestoso Composed for Rees Richardson A piece with a language that travels between soaring trumpet sections in quartal and quintal harmonies, to a very melodic section in which the piano provides a flowing accompaniment for the soloist. Level of difficulty for the trumpet: Intermediate Level of difficulty for the piano: High intermediate Approximate length: 2 minutes, 30 seconds The printed score includes the piano-trumpet score and a separate trumpet part.
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Suite for Trumpet and Piano
In three movements. Movement -2- Andante Composed for Rees Richardson A gentle piece with traditional language and style and very melodic. The piano provides a constant flowing accompaniment for the soloist. Level of difficulty for the trumpet: Low intermediate Level of difficulty for the piano: Low intermediate Approximate length: 2 minutes The printed score includes the piano-trumpet score and a separate trumpet part.
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Suite for Trumpet and Piano
In three movements. Movement -3- Presto Composed for Antonio Escobar and the Chamber Music Festival of Campillos, Spain Very energetic, rhythmic, filled with jazz elements and virtuoso passages that showcase technique and interpretation abilities, this is a piece for the advanced player. Very fun to play, as the piano constantly interacts with the trumpet providing responses and a constant drive toward the grand ending. Level of difficulty for the trumpet: Very advanced Level of difficulty for the piano: Very advanced Approximate length: 2 minutes The printed score includes the piano-trumpet score and a separate trumpet part.
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Andante
for Trumpet and Piano Composed for Rees Richardson Elegant introduction followed by a well identified theme with a flowing piano accompaniment. One of the sections is designed for the use of mute, but it can perfectly be played without the effect of the mute. Level of difficulty for the trumpet: Intermediate Level of difficulty for the piano: Intermediate Approximate length: 2 minutes, 30 seconds The printed score includes the piano-trumpet score and a separate trumpet part.
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Vuelo (original)
Original version for violoncello and classical guitar Composed for cellist Jonathan Cain Long phrases and very singable lines for the cello, accompanied by a constant flowing design at the guitar. This piece was created also as companion to the nature documentary "Flight of a small Northern Cloudyspot" Level of difficulty for the cello: High Intermediate Level of difficulty for the guitar: Intermediate Approximate length: 3 minutes, 46 seconds The printed score includes the guitar-cello score and a separate cello part.
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Vuelo (adaptation)
Version for violoncello and piano Composed for cellist Jonathan Cain Long phrases and very singable lines for the cello, accompanied by a constant flowing design at the piano. This piece is identical to the version for cello and guitar, adapted to the piano. Level of difficulty for the cello: High Intermediate Level of difficulty for the piano: Low intermediate Approximate length: 3 minutes, 46 seconds The recording below reflects the version with classical guitar The printed score includes the piano-cello score and a separate cello part.
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Adagio
For string ensemble This piece is versatile to be performed by a small or a large string ensemble. Also suitable for a string quintet. Long phrases and very singable lines. Level of difficulty: Intermediate Approximate length: 4 minutes The score includes a complete conductor score, plus all the parts for the string ensemble
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The Pond
For instrumental ensemble: Soprano without words, clarinet, vibraphone, cymbal, and piano Mysterious, this piece sets a mood where we can imagine the plants and animals in the pond come out at night to softly navigate and interact with each other. It features a melodic clarinet solo accompanied by the rest of the ensemble Level of difficulty for the ensemble: Intermediate Approximate length: 2 minutes The score includes a complete conductor score, plus all the parts for the instrumental ensemble
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