Cherry Classics Grand March (from the opera Tannhauser) - Wagner/Jostlein - Brass Ensemble/Percussion - Score/Parts

Composer: Richard Wagner
Arranger: Thomas Jostlein
Format: Score and Parts
Instrumentation: Brass Ensemble, Timpani and Percussion

Richard Wagner wrote his great opera Tannhauser in 1845. The famous Grand March occurs in Act II, Scene 4, as Elizabeth and Landgrave watch guests arrive for the Sangerkrieg (Song Contest). The Grand March, also known as the "Entrance of the Guests" features an exciting fanfare with magnificent choral-style writing that has been beautifully arranged for 11-part Brass Ensemble with Timpani and Percussion by Thomas Jostlein. It is appropriate for advanced performers.

Mr. Jostlein's arrangement is dedicated to the Wagner Society of New York and the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra Brass Section.

Instrumentation is for: 3 Trumpets in C, 4 Horns in F, 3 Trombones, Tuba, Timpani & Percussion.