Description
Immerse your audience in the moonlit serenity of the Romantic era with this exquisite arrangement of Felix Mendelssohn’s “Nocturne,” transcribed for brass band by David J. Fretwell. Originally written for the play A Midsummer Night’s Dream, this masterpiece of atmospheric writing captures the warm, horn-led textures of the original, allowing the ensemble to display lush harmonies and a refined, balanced tone. Fretwell utilizes the band’s capacity for organ-like sonorities in the lower brass to support the soaring, ethereal melodic lines, creating a quiet mystery that is perfect for a concert’s lyrical centerpiece. This work is an ideal choice for bands looking to focus on phrasing and dynamic control, providing a moment of pure, classical elegance that serves as a sophisticated contrast to high-energy repertoire.
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