Duello Romano - for Trumpet, Percussion & 10 strings (2020) by Paul Max Edlin published on 2021-01-01T12:12:30Z Duelle Romani - Concerto for Trumpet, Percussion & 10 solo strings (2020) by Paul Max Edlin For: Trumpet in Bb, Percussion (Crotales, Marimba [4 octave], Vibraphone, 4 Rototoms, Tenor Drum, Bass Drum, 4 Gongs [varying sizes], Tam-tam), 4 Violins, 3 Violas, 2 ‘Cellos, 1 Bass Programme Note: This short concertante style work derives from a short piece for solo trumpet, Gone in 60 Seconds, commissioned by Oxford Festival of the Arts for trumpeter Brendan Ball. I was so inspired by Brendan’s virtuoso performance that I decided to create a larger piece using the same musical material. The principal motif is a three-note pattern that literally spirals in varying directions. Pitted against the trumpet is a percussion part that literally duels and spars, with the two players 'jousting' with each other. The strings act as both a backdrop, a resonating chamber and as a partner, though always responding directly to the musical material presented by the main protagonist – the trumpet. A perpetual energy is the final result, either in dramatic or more tranquil sections. This work was composed during the Christmas period of 2020. © Paul Max Edlin 2020 Genre Contemporary Classical Comment by WalkingEars exciting and intense, cool work 2021-06-20T23:14:59Z Comment by Christopher Larkins | Composer A very dynamic and thrilling work Paul. The quieter string sections create a wonderful contrasting mood and really help accentuate the how action packed the energetic section are. Excellent work, and it sounds great. 2021-01-02T16:40:55Z