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Release Date: Monday 1 February 2010
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The idea of arranging movements from Prokofiev's popular ballet Romeo and Juliet for brass band and percussion is not as strange as it may first seem, since Russia boasts a great brass band tradition. The three arrangers who participated in this unique project have had a close relationship with the Eikanger-Bjørsvik Band for many years, resulting in colourful and thrilling arrangements that showcase the full range of sonorities available, particularly involving melodic percussion instruments and the expressive contrasts achievable between muted and full-voiced brass.
Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 2, Op. 64ter (excerpts) (arr. S.H. Giske for brass)
Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 3, Op. 101: II. Morning Dance (arr. S.H. Giske for brass)
Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 2, Op. 64ter: II. Juliet the young girl (arr. S.H. Giske for brass)
Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 1, Op. 64bis: V. Masks (arr. F. Rydland for brass)
Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 1, Op. 64bis: IV. Romeo and Juliet (arr. R. Gilje for brass)
Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 3, Op. 101: IV. The Nurse (arr. S.H. Giske for brass)
Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 2, Op. 64ter (excerpts) (arr. F. Rydland for brass)
Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 1, Op. 64bis: VII. Death of Tybalt (arr. S.H. Giske for brass)
Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 3, Op. 101: V. Aubade (arr. F. Rydland for brass)
Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 2, Op. 64ter: VII. Romeo at the grave of Juliet (arr. F. Rydland for brass)
Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 3, Op. 101: VI. Death of Juliet (arr. R. Gilje for brass)
Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 2, Op. 64ter: V. Romeo and Juliet before parting (arr. R. Gilje for brass)