Carol of the Merry Gentlemen" is a clever pairing of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman" and "Carol of the Bells." Beginning with an ethereal echo of "Carol of the Bells," the trumpets present eerie fragmentations of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" in cannon and in hocket with increasing rhythmic complexity and tension. The Allegro that results intersperses one tune on top of the other in turbulent hockets and canons as well. Full of surprising effects, such as subito mute changes and playing into the stand, this piece brings new ...
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Carol of the Merry Gentlemen" is a clever pairing of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman" and "Carol of the Bells." Beginning with an ethereal echo of "Carol of the Bells," the trumpets present eerie fragmentations of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" in cannon and in hocket with increasing rhythmic complexity and tension. The Allegro that results intersperses one tune on top of the other in turbulent hockets and canons as well. Full of surprising effects, such as subito mute changes and playing into the stand, this piece brings new life to these beloved carols."
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Add this copy of Carol of the Merry Gentlemen: Based on God Rest Ye to cart. $31.87, new condition, Sold by Kennys.ie rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, IRELAND, published 2015 by Alfred Music.
Add this copy of Carol of the Merry Gentlemen: Based on God Rest Ye to cart. $41.58, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2015 by Alfred Music.