R. Strauss, arr. David Jolley, Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche for Horn, Trumpet, and Trombone

As recorded by the New York Brass Arts Trio
(Trumpet in C)

Review from James Boldin's Horn World: “Last in this collection of reviews is a brass trio version of Strauss’s famous tone poem, Till Eulenspiegel. David Jolley’s arrangement is in the original key and requires virtuosic technique from all three players. This arrangement is as close to the original as you can get with only three voices, but it is relentless! Most of the major horn excerpts are included, but there’s so much more: violin parts, clarinet parts, etc. Jolley does a great job of spreading these additional passages around the ensemble, but as there are only three voices everyone is playing most of the time during this nearly 10-minute tour de force. Jolley’s recording with the New York Brass Arts Trio proves that it is playable, and musically at that!

Having played in a brass trio for several years, I know how difficult it can be artistically and technically. With this arrangement and others, David Jolley continues to push the boundaries of what is possible on the horn and for the brass trio. Despite the difficulty, it’s a fantastic arrangement with lots of potential for live performances. Portions of the entire work could be excerpted and included on a lecture recital, for instance. At $15 for the score and parts, it’s a great value.”

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