Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Jim Tempest. Baroque. Bound score and parts. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2877).
Bach's lengendary Art of Fugue has become a welcome place for brass artists over the past 50 years. Contrapunctus IX has been wonderfully arranged for 8-part brass ensemble by Jim Tempest. The 3-minute work is appropriate for moderately advanced performers.
Instrumentation is for:
2 Trumpets in B-flat 2 Horns in F 2 Trombones Euphonium and Tuba.