From the Back Row
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (low brass section)
In the far corner of every concert stage, there is an area reserved for the back row of the orchestra. This zone — between the timpani and the double basses — is home to the low-brass section, comprised normally of two tenor trombones, a bass trombone and tuba. Although integral to the symphony orchestra, the low-brass section is seldom featured, and this recording is an opportunity for the listener to discover the special sounds and characteristics of this group. This album consists primarily of chamber music, some of which was composed specifically for this instrumental combination. Also featured are innovative arrangements of piano and non-brass chamber music, and short excerpts from the orchestral repertoire. This is the music the PSO members perform on a weekly basis, and which forms the foundation of their approach to sound and ensemble.
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Track Listing
| Title | Composer | Performer |
|---|---|---|
| Concerto Grosso for Three Trombones & Tuba | Arcady Dubensky | Pittsburgh Symphony Low Brass Section |
| Prelude in B Flat minor, BWV867 | J.S. Bach | Pittsburgh Symphony Low Brass Section |
| Toccata & Fugue in D minor, BWV565 | J.S. Bach | Pittsburgh Symphony Low Brass Section |
| La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin | Claude Debussy | Pittsburgh Symphony Low Brass Section |
| Petites Litanies de Jesus | Gabriel Grovlez | Pittsburgh Symphony Low Brass Section |
| Bolero (excerpts) | Maurice Ravel | Pittsburgh Symphony Low Brass Section |
| Etre Ou ne pas Etre | Henri Tomasi | Pittsburgh Symphony Low Brass Section |
| From the Back Row | Joe Sullivan | Pittsburgh Symphony Low Brass Section |
| Symphony No. 7 (excerpt) | Anton Bruckner | Pittsburgh Symphony Low Brass Section |
| Tantum Ergo | Anton Bruckner | Pittsburgh Symphony Low Brass Section |
| Adagio cantabile (from Sonata No. 8 in C minor, op. 13) | Ludwig Van Beethoven | Pittsburgh Symphony Low Brass Section |
| Toccata | Girolamo Frescobaldi | Pittsburgh Symphony Low Brass Section |
| Mathis der Mahler (excerpts) | Paul Hindemith | Pittsburgh Symphony Low Brass Section |
| Morgenmusik | Paul Hindemith | Pittsburgh Symphony Low Brass Section |
| Symphonic Metamorphosis (excerpt) | Paul Hindemith | Pittsburgh Symphony Low Brass Section |
Reviews
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"I'm delighted to report that the whole enterprise...works admirably... These musicians play with the skill, acumen, and sheer musicality of our best brass quartets, once again attesting to the high level of our current American symphony orchestra personnel."
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"This new CD...showcases brass playing at its highest level. ...the ensemble demonstrates world-class balance, blend, and intonation."
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