The Berceuse is a very quiet and mystical piece that conjures up wonderful imagery
This four minute work is of moderate difficulty and is one of Bach's greatest Fugues
dedicated to Emory Remington and was premiered by Trombonist Fred Boyd on a recital at the Eastman School of Music with Carolyn Kuban performing on the Harp
Since then it has been scored for many different ensembles
I have added dynamics and changed phrasings to be more suitable for the bass trombone (or tuba) while keeping the wide tessitura of the original
Elgar - Nimrod from Enigma Variations for Brass Quintet Chaconne The Berceuse is a veryNimrod, the ninth variation from Elgar's masterpiece Op. 36, "Enigma Variations" (1898 99) is one of the most recognized works in the Classical repertoire. There are so many adjectives to describe this piece of genius: Stately, majestic, serious, solemn, moving, noble, languid, stoic, enduring and sublime. There are few works in the repertoire that bring forth such strong emotions as this work, which is often performed for funerals and for Remembrance