Chopin - Five Preludes for Horn and Piano Band An explanation for why Rossini

An explanation for why Rossini would write a set of duets for horn may be that his father was a professional trumpet player

There is also a version of this work for Tenor Trombone

A prolific composer

CUSO Music Director Kate Tamarkin sought a piece that would “showcase the trombone in a jazz ballad style and somehow reference the Haydn "London’ Symphony” that would follow it on the program

Chopin - Five Preludes for Horn and Piano Band An explanation for why RossiniThe music of Frdric Chopin is not often considered for performance by brass performers. His music is almost entirely written for the piano, which presents technical challenges. However, Ralph Sauer has created a beautiful arrangement of Five Preludes from Op. 28 for Horn and Piano. Chopin's music is bittersweet, lyrical, and poetic, and is appropriate for moderately advanced performers. Free PDF Sample