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Rex Richardson
3 Etudes
for solo trumpet
- Level: advanced
- Duration: 10'
- Genre: contemporary
- Composed: 2005
Reference: TP364
CHF18.00
Details
- Published: 2021
- Pages: 12
- Publisher: Editions Bim
- Movements:
- I. Karyokinesis (3')
- II. Farben (3')
- III. Evo-Devolution (4')
- I. Karyokinesis (3')
Audio samples
I. Karyokinesis
II. Farben
III. Evo Devolution
Composer
Rex Richardson (*1969)
Renowned as a performer and composer of new, genre-busting music, Yamaha Performing Artist Rex Richardson has been called “One of the finest virtuosos of our time” (Brass Herald) “a standout solois... Read moreAbout 3 Etudes
The Three Etudes for Solo Trumpet were inspired by study of Arnold Schönberg’s string quartets.
Karyokinesis refers to the division of the nucleus in single-cell reproduction, the opening five-note gesture serving as the impetus for the first étude.
Farben, or colors in German, is an exploration of the multi-phonics and half-valve techniques on the flugelhorn, using the same initial motif of the first étude. Its title is taken from Schoenberg’s Opus 16, the Five Pieces for Orchestra.
Evo-Devolution describes the development of ever-more-complex gestures from a simple motif, and then the same process in reverse, before a high energy climax closes the work.
