Bach - Contrapunctus XIV from The Art of Fugue for Brass Quintet

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Bach - Contrapunctus XIV from The Art of Fugue for Brass QuintetJ. S. Bachs massive work, The Art of Fugue, is a summation of his powers as a composer of contrapuntal music. Each Fugue is a masterpiece in its own right. Contrapunctus XIV is a four voice, double Fugue that is an earlier version of Contrapunctus XI. It was included in the first edition of The Art of Fugue. This piece is approximately three minutes in length. Free pdf Sample

Mark Thompson

David Mathie has captured the essence of this five minute work for advanced performers

the Suite #1 in E-flat originally for Military Band has been brilliantly transcribed for 14-part Brass Ensemble

This arrangement of about three minutes can be performed by intermediate to advanced players

and makes a magical setting to a concert

by Leroy Anderson is one of the most beloved arrangements of the Christmas season

The new lyrics and title were added in 1942

"…Contains all the elements conducive to good results

The work opens with a gentle hymn

Instrumentation is for Trumpet

Difficulty is moderate

2nd B-flat Trumpet