Composer(s): Prokofiev, Sergey
Conductor(s): Engeset, Bjarte
Label: Naxos
Genre: Wind Ensemble/Band Music
Period: 20th Century; Contemporary
Catalogue No: 8.572193
Barcode: 747313219377
Release Date: 01/2010

PROKOFIEV, S.: Romeo and Juliet (excerpts) (arr. for brass) (Eikanger-Bjorsvik Band, Engeset)

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.

Tracklist

Giske, Svein Henrik - Arranger
Prokofiev, Sergey
Eikanger-Bjørsvik Band (Ensemble)
Engeset, Bjarte (Conductor)
1I. Introduction -01:32
Eikanger-Bjørsvik Band (Ensemble)
Engeset, Bjarte (Conductor)
2I. Montagues and Capulets03:53
Eikanger-Bjørsvik Band (Ensemble)
Engeset, Bjarte (Conductor)
Prokofiev, Sergey
Giske, Svein Henrik - Arranger
Eikanger-Bjørsvik Band (Ensemble)
Engeset, Bjarte (Conductor)
3Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 3, Op. 101: II. Morning Dance (arr. S.H. Giske for brass)02:15
Eikanger-Bjørsvik Band (Ensemble)
Engeset, Bjarte (Conductor)
Giske, Svein Henrik - Arranger
Prokofiev, Sergey
Eikanger-Bjørsvik Band (Ensemble)
Engeset, Bjarte (Conductor)
4Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 2, Op. 64ter: II. Juliet the young girl (arr. S.H. Giske for brass)04:02
Eikanger-Bjørsvik Band (Ensemble)
Engeset, Bjarte (Conductor)
Prokofiev, Sergey
Rydland, Frode - Arranger
Eikanger-Bjørsvik Band (Ensemble)
Engeset, Bjarte (Conductor)
5Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 1, Op. 64bis: V. Masks (arr. F. Rydland for brass)02:01
Eikanger-Bjørsvik Band (Ensemble)
Engeset, Bjarte (Conductor)
Prokofiev, Sergey
Gilje, Reid - Arranger
Eikanger-Bjørsvik Band (Ensemble)
Engeset, Bjarte (Conductor)
6Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 1, Op. 64bis: IV. Romeo and Juliet (arr. R. Gilje for brass)06:59
Eikanger-Bjørsvik Band (Ensemble)
Engeset, Bjarte (Conductor)
Prokofiev, Sergey
Giske, Svein Henrik - Arranger
Eikanger-Bjørsvik Band (Ensemble)
Engeset, Bjarte (Conductor)
7Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 3, Op. 101: IV. The Nurse (arr. S.H. Giske for brass)01:57
Eikanger-Bjørsvik Band (Ensemble)
Engeset, Bjarte (Conductor)
Rydland, Frode - Arranger
Prokofiev, Sergey
Eikanger-Bjørsvik Band (Ensemble)
Engeset, Bjarte (Conductor)
8III. Friar Lorenzo02:35
Eikanger-Bjørsvik Band (Ensemble)
Engeset, Bjarte (Conductor)
9IV. Dance01:59
Eikanger-Bjørsvik Band (Ensemble)
Engeset, Bjarte (Conductor)
Prokofiev, Sergey
Giske, Svein Henrik - Arranger
Eikanger-Bjørsvik Band (Ensemble)
Engeset, Bjarte (Conductor)
10Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 1, Op. 64bis: VII. Death of Tybalt (arr. S.H. Giske for brass)04:59
Eikanger-Bjørsvik Band (Ensemble)
Engeset, Bjarte (Conductor)
Prokofiev, Sergey
Gilje, Reid - Arranger
Eikanger-Bjørsvik Band (Ensemble)
Engeset, Bjarte (Conductor)
11Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 2, Op. 64ter: V. Romeo and Juliet before parting (arr. R. Gilje for brass)07:49
Eikanger-Bjørsvik Band (Ensemble)
Engeset, Bjarte (Conductor)
Rydland, Frode - Arranger
Prokofiev, Sergey
Eikanger-Bjørsvik Band (Ensemble)
Engeset, Bjarte (Conductor)
12Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 3, Op. 101: V. Aubade (arr. F. Rydland for brass)02:14
Eikanger-Bjørsvik Band (Ensemble)
Engeset, Bjarte (Conductor)
Eikanger-Bjørsvik Band (Ensemble)
Engeset, Bjarte (Conductor)
13Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 2, Op. 64ter: VII. Romeo at the grave of Juliet (arr. F. Rydland for brass)05:14
Eikanger-Bjørsvik Band (Ensemble)
Engeset, Bjarte (Conductor)
Prokofiev, Sergey
Gilje, Reid - Arranger
Eikanger-Bjørsvik Band (Ensemble)
Engeset, Bjarte (Conductor)
14Romeo and Juliet Suite No. 3, Op. 101: VI. Death of Juliet (arr. R. Gilje for brass)03:28
Eikanger-Bjørsvik Band (Ensemble)
Engeset, Bjarte (Conductor)

Total Playing Time: 50:57