Chopin - Four Preludes for Euphonium and Piano

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Chopin - Four Preludes for Euphonium and PianoMost brass players do not first think of performing the music of Frdric Chopin. His music is almost entirely written for the piano, which presents technical challenges. Ralph Sauer has created a beautiful arrangement of Five Preludes from Op. 28 for Euphonium and Piano. Chopin's music is bittersweet, poignant, lyrical, and poetic. It is appropriate for moderately advanced performers. Free PDF Sample

the Fugues may be performed by a larger ensemble with the included optional divisi

The top two lines have many suspensions while the bottom line is scalelike

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The arrangements spread the melody around between the five parts

The entire melody line is in part one with parts 2