The English solo ophicleide repertoire.
Bevan, Clifford.
Braham, John,1774-1856.Americans.O'er Nelson's tomb;arr.
Locke, Matthew,1621 or 1622-1677.Macbeth.Selections;arr.
Arne, Thomas Augustine,1710-1778.Alfred.Rule, Britannia;arr.
Handel, George Frideric,1685-1759.Acis and Galatea.O ruddier than the cherry;arr.
Bottesini, Giovanni,1821-1889.Sonnambula;arr.
Winchester : Piccolo Press,
c2008.
5 pieces for ophicleide and piano. Originally with orchestral acc.
"transcriptions of compositions originally written for the male voice in musico-dramatic works ranging from masque to opera"--Introd.
Introduction includes historical and performance notes and the words of the original vocal works.
Edited by Clifford Bevan.
Biographical note about the editor on p.[4] of cover.
5th work originally for double bass.
The death of Nelson / John Braham -- Incidental music from Macbeth / Matthew Locke -- Rule, Britannia! / Thomas Arne -- O ruddier than the cherry (G minor) ; O ruddier than the cherry (A minor) / G.F. Handel -- Fantasy on airs from La sonnambula / Giovanni Bottesini ; arr. Clifford Bevan.
Ophicleide and piano music, Arranged