Small Ensemble Timpani,Trumpet - Level 4 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.977349
Composed by Lübeck. Arranged by Des McNutty. Renaissance. Score and parts. 16 pages. Des Press #6431791. Published by Des Press (A0.977349).
The CKZD is based on a source from Lübeck, dated 1598; a book of principale Sonatas upon which a group of trumpeters and timpanists would improvise together. This piece was reconstructed following sources such as Bendenelli and the Toccata from Monteverdi's L'Orfeo. CKZD is most probably a dedication to Christian, König zu Dänemark (Christian, King of Denmark). This version was commissioned by Trummet, a historical natural-trumpet group led by Julian Zimmermann.
The ideal sound picture is of a pyramid, with the weight at the bottom and a light top, dancing in the resonance of the overtones. The lower parts should be played with a full, vibrant sound and rhythmical, clear attack, giving welcome support to those above.
Trumpets 5 and 6 must take care that their drone of a 5th is always pure, like a power-chord on a rock guitar.
Further ornamentation in all parts, especially the clarini, is to be encouraged within the written structure.
