Dive into the world of classical music reimagined with Empire Brass's "Class Brass: On the Edge," released on February 1, 1993, under the Telarc label. This captivating album spans a little over an hour and offers a unique blend of brass arrangements of beloved classical pieces. The Empire Brass ensemble brings a fresh perspective to works by composers such as Bizet, Prokofiev, and Copland, among others. From the energetic "Sabre Dance" from Gayane to the playful "Cancan" from Orpheus in the Underworld, each track is meticulously arranged by members of the Empire Brass, ensuring a dynamic and engaging listening experience. Whether you're a fan of classical music or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises to delight with its innovative interpretations and superb performances.
Tracks
Gayane: Sabre Dance (Arr. R. Smedvig)Aram Khachaturian, Empire Brass
Samson and Delilah, Op. 47: Danse bacchanale (Arr. R. Smedvig)Camille Saint-Saëns, Empire Brass
L’arlésienne Suite No. 2: IV. Farandole (Arr. R. Smedvig)Georges Bizet, Empire Brass
Festive Overture, Op. 96 (Arr. S. Pilafian)Dmitri Shostakovich, Empire Brass
Carmen: Aragonaise (Arr. R. Smedvig)Georges Bizet, Empire Brass
Caucasian Sketches, Suite No. 1, Op. 10: IV. Procession of the Sardar (Arr. E. Smedvig)Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov, Empire Brass
Requiem in D Minor, Op. 48: IV. Pie Jesu (Arr. R. Smedvig)Gabriel Fauré, Empire Brass
2 Romanian Rhapsodies, Op. 11: No. 1 in A Major (Arr. R. Smedvig)George Enescu, Empire Brass
The Love for Three Oranges, Op. 33: March (Arr. E. Smedvig)Sergei Prokofiev, Empire Brass
Sinfonietta, JW 6/18: I. Fanfare. Allegretto (Arr. R. Smedvig)Leoš Janáček, Empire Brass
The Red Poppy, Op. 70: Russian Sailors' Dance (Arr. E. Smedvig)Reinhold Glière, Empire Brass
The Firebird: Berceuse (Arr. R. Smedvig)Igor Stravinsky, Empire Brass
Candide: Overture (Arr. R. Smedvig)Leonard Bernstein, Empire Brass
Rodeo: Saturday Night Waltz (Arr. S. Pilafian)Aaron Copland, Empire Brass
Orpheus in the Underworld: Cancan (Arr. R. Smedvig)Jacques Offenbach, Empire Brass
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