Brass Quintet
Gordon Beeferman
About this work:
In writing this BRASS QUINTET for the ABQ, I tried to strip down my ideas to their essence—to be as direct as possible—and create drama using repetition, variation and abrupt juxtaposition of these ideas. Thus it turned out to be one of my most formal pieces, and one containing relatively few notes. An important element of the composition is the microtonal language: I use sixth-tones (six equal-tempered pitches to the whole-step). I like to sing these intervals and incorporate them into the melody and harmony. To me they give the sound a mellow ‘edge’ – a subtle play of consonance and dissonance.
Year composed: 2007
Duration: 00:15:00
Ensemble type: Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice:Brass Quintet
Instrumentation: 1 Horn in F, 2 Trumpet, 1 Trombone, 1 Bass Trombone
Instrumentation notes: Trumpet I in C, Trumpet II in Bb