Programa del curso

Tartini: Concierto en re mayor para flautín trompeta

Gran parte del repertorio de la trompeta piccolo ha sido robado a violinistas y oboístas, pero no por ello deja de ser musicalmente rico e infinitamente satisfactorio. Brandon comenta algunas características de la trompeta barroca, cómo afinar las notas y cómo asegurarse de cantar en el segundo movimiento, a pesar de trabajar con un instrumento tan pequeño.

Arutiunian: Concerto in A-flat major

The often misspelled (and mispronounced) Arutiunian Concerto was written in 1949-1950, yet exemplifies the Romantic style better than almost anything written for trumpet. Brandon shares insight into the cadenzas, the main theme, slow section, the muted passages, and more.

Charlier: Study No. 2

The first of three Style etudes in Charlier's book, and among the most famous pieces in all of trumpet literature. Brandon teases apart the elements that make this etude tick, with the goal of always bringing out individuality and moments of expression.

Charlier: Study No. 4

While sharing some features in common with the more famous Study No. 2, the fourth Charlier Study is packed with rapid shifts in character that make it unique and challenging. Brandon demonstrates his personal approach.

Charlier: Study No. 6

Brandon urges you not to overthink this music! He shares some thoughts on this delightful etude by Charlier.

Bitsch: Etudes 1-6

You could call the Bitsch etudes the more angular cousins to Charlier's. Brandon discusses the first six, how to practice for interval accuracy, and what type of articulation is most appropriate.