Trio for Brass [CF:BQ111]

Described by Fanfare Magazine as "a major addition to the brass literature," Trio for Brass is energetic, engaging, sweetly lyric, propulsive, captivating and an exciting challenge for performers (though not impossibly difficult). Commissioned by the Del Mar Trio from one of America’s most highly regarded Composers, Lauren Bernofsky, this thirteen minute, three-movement masterwork for Trumpet, Horn, and Trombone is cast in three contrasting movements, following the traditional fast-slow-fast scheme. The Composer writes, “I tried to create variety in the piece through different textures. The outer movements often alternate between sections of homophony, where the instruments all play the same rhythms together, and more complex-sounding contrapuntal textures. Much of the middle movement has a clear bass line, middle voice, and melody, and I wrote it as a necessary release from the more complex outer movements. Most importantly, my intent was to write a piece that would be fun to play as well as to hear.” A wonderfully fresh addition to the standard repertoire for brass trio, this work is fast becoming a staple of brass concerts, mixed recitals, and ceremonies. Trio for Brass has been recorded by Chris Gekker, Gregory Miller, and Matthew Guilford for Albany Records.