Musical promenades at the Museums VI – American music of the 20th and 21st century for trombone and piano

Mon. 26 February 2018 20:30

The Benaki Museum - Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghika Gallery

In the beginning of the 20th century, American trombonists seek a repertoire and new compositions, in order to give prominence to their instrument. “Paganini of the trombone” was the denomination given to Arthur Pryor, who evolved the technique of the instrument in such a level that he’s considered a milestone for brass instruments worldwide. This concert will enrich you with images, sensations, even surprises from that significant era, since the pieces we have chosen are composed by trombonists for… trombonists!

19:30 Free guided tour to the Museum

Event Programme

NORMAN BOLTER

'Arctic Emanations'

JOHN CAGE

(1912-1992)

Solo for sliding trombone

ENRIQUE CRESPO

(b. 1941)

Improvisation No. 1 for Solo Trombone

ANTHONY BARFIELD

'Meditations of Sound and Light'

ARTHUR PRYOR

(1869-1942)

«Annie Laurie», for trombone and piano

Event Programme

Featuring

PARTICIPATIONS

Andreas-Rolandos Theodorou, trombone
Alexandros Makris, piano

Featuring

PARTICIPATIONS

Andreas-Rolandos Theodorou, trombone
Alexandros Makris, piano

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