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Empire Brass - Class Brass: Orchestral Favorites Arranged for Brass (LP)

Empire Brass

1989
18 tracks
1 uur, 4 min

Class Brass: Orchestral Favorites Arranged for Brass

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Product Description

Experience the grandeur of classical orchestral music reimagined for brass with Empire Brass's "Class Brass: Orchestral Favorites Arranged for Brass." Released on November 1, 1989, under the Telarc label, this album is a testament to the versatility and power of the brass ensemble. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 4 minutes, the album features a collection of well-known orchestral pieces, masterfully arranged for brass by notable arrangers such as R. Smedvig, J. S. Pilafian, and E. Smedvig.

From the majestic "Procession of the Nobles" from Mlada to the lively "Polovetsian Dances" from Prince Igor, Empire Brass brings a fresh perspective to these timeless classics. The album also includes popular excerpts from beloved ballets like "The Nutcracker" and "Swan Lake," as well as iconic compositions like "Simple Gifts" and "Pavane in F-Sharp Minor." Each track showcases the technical prowess and expressive range of the Empire Brass ensemble, delivering a rich and dynamic listening experience.

Whether you're a fan of classical music or simply appreciate the brilliance of brass instrumentation, "Class Brass: Orchestral Favorites Arranged for Brass" offers a captivating journey through some of the most celebrated works in the orchestral repertoire.

Tracks

Mlada: Procession of the Nobles (Arr. R. Smedvig)Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Empire Brass
4:24
Prince Igor: Polovetsian Dances (Arr. R. Smedvig)Alexander Borodin, Empire Brass, Arthur Press
3:39
Rodeo: Buckaroo Holiday (Arr. J. S. Pilafian)Aaron Copland, Empire Brass
3:55
The Bartered Bride: Dance of the Comedians (Arr. R. Smedvig)Bedřich Smetana, Empire Brass, Arthur Press
2:52
Peer Gynt, Op. 23: Anitra's Dance (Arr. R. Smedvig)Edvard Grieg, Empire Brass
1:44
Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64: Morning Dance (Arr. R. Smedvig)Sergei Prokofiev, Empire Brass
2:16
Simple Gifts (Arr. J. S. Pilafian)Aaron Copland, Empire Brass
3:57
Lieutenant Kijé, Op. 60: Wedding - Troika (Arr. R. Smedvig)Sergei Prokofiev, Empire Brass
5:19
The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14: Arabian Dance (Arr. E. Smedvig)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Empire Brass
3:18
Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12: Neapolitan Dance (Arr. R. Smedvig)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Empire Brass
3:15
Aïda: Triumphal March (Arr. R. Smedvig)Giuseppe Verdi, Empire Brass
3:51
Pavane in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 50 (Arr. E. Smedvig)Gabriel Fauré, Empire Brass
5:35
Carmen: Toréador Song (Arr. R. Smedvig)Georges Bizet, Empire Brass
2:20
Slavonic Dances, Op. 46: No. 8, Furiant (Arr. R. Smedvig)Antonín Dvořák, Empire Brass
1:56
Hungarian Dances, WoO 1, Book 1: No. 5, Allegro - vivace (Arr. R. Smedvig)Johannes Brahms, Empire Brass
2:50
Estancia (Arr. E. Smedvig)Alberto Ginastera, Empire Brass
5:27
Pavane for a Dead Princess, M. 19 (Arr. J. S. Pilafian)Maurice Ravel, Empire Brass
5:37
Pictures at an Exhibition: X. Great Gate of Kiev (Arr. R. Smedvig)Modest Mussorgsky, Empire Brass
2:23

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Class Brass: Orchestral Favorites Arranged for Brass
Artist: Empire Brass
Album release date: 1 november 1989
Label: Telarc
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 1 uur, 4 min
Tracks: 18 tracks

Other

Limited Edition: No
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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