Introduction to Romeo et Juliet by Hector Berlioz Chamber Music - Digital Sheet Music

This work has been adapted from an original orchestral score by Berlioz. It is designed for recital/concert performances. However, it stands as a great work just for study by trumpet players of all levels from High School through Professional joining the great concertos of Haydn and Hummel.

This work has been adapted from an original orchestral score by Berlioz. It is designed for recital/concert performances. However, it stands as a great work just for study by trumpet players of all levels from High School through Professional joining the great concertos of Haydn and Hummel.Tempos indicated are for college/professional level players. Others will find that the work is adaptable at a wide range of tempos. Players should experiment to find a tempo the work for them. Players will note the possible use of octave choices and/or ossia at certain places in the work. Each player should choose what works best for their own level of performance as either works as well as the other. The historical significance of this work will be especially pleasing to audiences and may be easily recognized by some. It also offers an additional work from the classical period for programming considerations. Pianists will find the accompaniment to their liking since they may not have had the opportunity to play much by Berlioz.If the key for the work has been changed from the original score, it has be chosen to accommodate a reasonable key for Bb players and to keep the range for Bb trumpet from f# to C2 (High C) with few exceptions. This piece is also available for trumpet in D. That trumpet part is available from the arranger for an additional fee. He can be contacted through email at: [email protected]: This work is, well, it's Berlioz, so it is very different from all of the works presently in the LMP catalogue. But, there is more Berlioz to come, so who knows. Being an into to a tragic opera it is a very dramatic work and ends in an unusual and dramatic fashion. It does have its challenges and is fun to play. There are numerous places where the trumpet is unaccompanied (though it may be doubled by the piano if desired) and it does challenge range to some extent. It would certainly be a good change of pace work in any recital/program and its length is just about right. In my 32 years in the Palmetto Brass we often performed Gershwin's "A Foggy Day/Nice Work If You Can Get It" because it is a classic work and it is a very nice arrangment by Henderson (I think originally for the Canadian Brass), but is ends softly and slowly. It would always get just a smattering of applause. This Berlioz work would likely get the same result, but that does not mean that it wouldn't be appreciated. Maybe just let a friend in the audience lead with a nice loud applause to encourage the audience. It is a worthy piece to have on one's repertoire for a recital or just for study.