lyrical and spritely work
Contrapunctus XI is a four-voice
Debussy was inspired to write this movement from the poem Fêtes galantes by Paul Verlaine
children and alto soloist and is a relatively short 4-minute bright rowdy episode
on the Trombone or Euphonium
Elgar - Nimrod from Enigma Variations for 8-part Trombone Ensemble italian lyrical and spritely workNimrod, the ninth variation from Elgar's masterpiece Op. 36, "Enigma Variations" (1898 99) is one of the most recognized works in the classical repertoire. There are so many adjectives to describe this work of genius: stately, majestic, serious, solemn, moving, noble, languid, stoic, enduring and sublime. There are few works in the repertoire that bring forth such strong emotions as this work, which is often performed for funerals and for Memorial Day