Malcolm Arnold: The Complete Brass Chamber Music

Malcolm Arnold (Composer), Stephen Roberts (Conductor), Fine Arts Brass (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Fine Arts Brass
• Conductor: Stephen Roberts
• Composer: Malcolm Arnold
• Audio CD (February 13, 2007)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Nimbus Records
• ASIN: B000JJ4GF2
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #330,191 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #21 in Music > Classical > Instruments > Brass > Tuba

Track Listings

1. Fanfare for Louis, for 2 trumpets

2. Quintet No. 1 for 2 trumpets, horn, trombone & tuba, Op. 73: 1. Allegro Vivace

3. Quintet No. 1 for 2 trumpets, horn, trombone & tuba, Op. 73: 2. Chaconne

4. Quintet No. 1 for 2 trumpets, horn, trombone & tuba, Op. 73: 3. Con Brio

5. Fantasy for trumpet, Op. 100

6. Little Suite No. 1, for brass band, Op. 80: 1. Prelude

7. Little Suite No. 1, for brass band, Op. 80: 2. Siciliano

8. Little Suite No. 1, for brass band, Op. 80: 3. Rondo

9. Fantasy for horn, Op. 88

10. Little Suite No. 2, for brass band, Op. 93: 1. Round

11. Little Suite No. 2, for brass band, Op. 93: 2. Cavatina

12. Little Suite No. 2, for brass band, Op. 93: 3. Galop

13. Fantasy for trombone, Op. 101

14. Little Suite No. 3, for brass band, Op. 131: 1. Giubiloso

15. Little Suite No. 3, for brass band, Op. 131: 2. Allegretto

16. Little Suite No. 3, for brass band, Op. 131: 3. Vivace

17. Fantasy for tuba, Op. 102

18. Quintet No. 2 for 2 trumpets, horn, trombone & tuba, Op. 132: 1. Vivace

19. Quintet No. 2 for 2 trumpets, horn, trombone & tuba, Op. 132: 2. Lento

20. Quintet No. 2 for 2 trumpets, horn, trombone & tuba, Op. 132: 3. Vivace

See all 24 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brass music that isn't overwhelmingly "brassy", September 22, 2010

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As is well known to even marginal Arnold fans, Sir Malcolm was a trumpeter by trade, so it shouldn't be surprising that he knows the nuances of the brass chior, and knows how to get the best from each member. While these are robust pieces, they don't blare and bray like so much brass music does. What does surprise however, is the delicacy and deftness of the writing--the Fantasy for Tuba Op. 102, the Brass Quintet No. 2--both written for the FAB are clear, concise and direct--Arnold means what he says and says what he means and is done!

This is an excellent album for those who like late 20th century music; those who know Arnold's music only thru his larger works; or, for those just curious.

I urge all music lovers to give Sir Malcolm Arnold's music a serious listening--he is an excellent introduction to later 20th century music.