This complete overture to the opera Merry Wives shares both Classical clarity and Romantic intensity, and highlights Nicolai’s melodic gifts and his fluent understanding of orchestration techniques.
Frackenpohl wrote this brass and percussion ensemble in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the New York Mets and the 150th anniversary of the New York Philharmonic.
For 13 brass and timpani, this warhorse of Baroque literature sounds terrific with Baldwin’s full brass treatment. D trumpets give the ensemble brilliance.
Here’s a stately and energetic opener for full brass section and percussion. For three Bb trumpets, 4 Horns in f, 3 Trombones, 2 Euphoniums, 2 Tubas, Bells, Chimes, Timpani, various percussion.