Description
Highlight the evocative and soulful beauty of the soprano cornet with Fred Muscroft’s poignant arrangement of George Gershwin’s Summertime. This iconic melody from Porgy and Bess is treated with a lush and atmospheric touch, using the unique “shimmer” of the soprano cornet to lead the languid, bluesy theme. Muscroft’s scoring provides a transparent and cushioned accompaniment that allows the soloist to truly sing with a soulful, rubato-filled tone. The arrangement demands exceptional expressive control and delicate phrasing, creating a moment of transcendent beauty and deep nostalgia. It is an exquisite choice for a solo feature in any “pops” or summer concert program.
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