The Trumpet enjoys a popularity today probably not exceeded in any other period of its long history as a solo instrument. During the 17th and 18th cenuries it was accorded special treatment by composers such as Purcell, Handel and Bach. This book gathers together some of the most popular, and some less well known pieces in celebration of the trumpet.
Thirteen fabulous Solos for Trumpet with Piano or Organ accompaniment.
Contents:
Boyce: Trumpet Voluntary
Clarke: The Prince of Denmark's March
Clarke: A Trumpet Minuet
Purcell: Trumpet Tune, called the Cebell
Handel: March from the 'Occasional Oratorio'
Handel: March from 'Scipio'
Handel: Minuet and Trio from 'Music for the Royal Fireworks'
Purcell: Sonata from Trumpet and Strings (1st movt.)
Purcell: Trumpet Tune
Purcell: Trumpet Tune, called the Cebell
Purcell: Trumpet Tune from 'The Indian Queen'
Purcell (D.): Trumpet Air
Stanley: Trumpet Voluntary
