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Hake: Three Moods, Opus 35 (Duets for Horn and Trumpet) “As anyone who has searched knows, there is simply no strong repertoire for trumpet and horn, but add a trombone and you immediately gain access to many excellent works. These duets, totaling about four minutes in duration, are moderately difficult (grade 5+) and include enough rhythmic and harmonic interest to put them at the top of their meager class. “The first movement, according to the composer, is built on the intervals of the minor third and major second. It begins with a syncopated 7/4 introduction that swings into a ‘ragtime’ style, thereafter alternating sections in 7/4 and 4/4 meters. “The second movement is based on major thirds in the trumpet and fourths in the horn. It is slow and expressive and in two parts, where the second portion is an ornamented version of the first. “The third movement is quick, aggressive, and triadic, with a great deal of mixed meter, primarily 7/8, 5/8, and 6/8. “I can think of no stronger duet for this combination.” (Reviewed by William Scharnberg, Contributing Editor, The Horn Call, November 1996)
Handel: The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba from Solomon (Arranged for 10 Horns and Optional Tuba by James Emerson) “This is not a new fanfare to transcription, having been reworked from its oboe and string original for both woodwind and brass ensembles. Colorado hornist James Emerson created this stirring version for ten horns with an optional tuba part for extra low range power. “Although the arrangement is rather brief, the first horn could certainly use a descant horn, as that part is high (to written c”’) and quick. Each voice contains difficulties resulting from either quick passage work or the need for a clean staccato in the low range. A good horn ensemble could represent the work well but in the hands of a virtuoso group it will sound spectacular!” (Reviewed by William Scharnberg, Contributing Editor, The Horn Call, November 1996) more Reviews
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