Jiří Pauer's Charaktery
(Characters) for brass quintet
Composer Jiri Pauer: b. 1919 - d.2007
|
|
Pauer was to become one of Czechoslovakia's most highly regarded composers, capable of widely diverse styles, from serial and strict 12-tone row to traditional tonal-centered music. He has a catalog of works in virtually all media, including opera, orchestra, vocal and chamber music. Read More
ANNAPOLIS BRASS QUINTET
Robert Suggs, trumpet; David Cran, trumpet; Marc Guy, horn;
Wayne Wells, trombone; Robert Posten, bass trombone
Munich, Germany 30 May 1983
Robert Suggs, trumpet; David Cran, trumpet; Marc Guy, horn;
Wayne Wells, trombone; Robert Posten, bass trombone
Munich, Germany 30 May 1983
Recorded for broadcast by Bavarian Radio
Jiří Pauer
(1919 - 2007)
Charaktery
(1978)
1) Allegro 2) Larghetto 3) Allegro Giocoso
(Duration: 14:32)
Jiří Pauer
(1919 - 2007)
Charaktery
(1978)
1) Allegro 2) Larghetto 3) Allegro Giocoso
(Duration: 14:32)
|
To Listen Tap Audio Bar >
(There may be a slight pause before sound begins.) |
In the 1970's Jiří Pauer began to write extensively for brass instruments, including a Concerto for trumpet and orchestra, followed by Trompettina, Trombonetta and Tubonetta.
Charaktery, Pauer's first composition for brass quintet, was completed in February, 1978, bearing a dedication to the Annapolis Brass Quintet. Of this work (which translates as "Characters") Jiří Pauer wrote, ". . . there exists not only human characters, but also characters of different instruments, in an orchestra characters of instrumental groups, and in this case characters of trumpets, horn and trombones."
Thirteen years later, Washington Post music critic Charles McCardell wrote, "It was Czechoslovak composer Jiří Pauer's 'Charaktery' that shone brightest. The work's distribution of activity requires five strong musical personalities -- a perfect fit for the Annapolis Brass Quintet."
Charaktery, Pauer's first composition for brass quintet, was completed in February, 1978, bearing a dedication to the Annapolis Brass Quintet. Of this work (which translates as "Characters") Jiří Pauer wrote, ". . . there exists not only human characters, but also characters of different instruments, in an orchestra characters of instrumental groups, and in this case characters of trumpets, horn and trombones."
Thirteen years later, Washington Post music critic Charles McCardell wrote, "It was Czechoslovak composer Jiří Pauer's 'Charaktery' that shone brightest. The work's distribution of activity requires five strong musical personalities -- a perfect fit for the Annapolis Brass Quintet."
July 16, 1991: Washington Post concert review by Charles McCardell
We are grateful to Bavarian Radio
for allowing brassquintetforum.com exclusive rights to publish this recording of Jiří Pauer's Charaktery as an audio stream solely for non-commercial purposes.
This Bavarian Radio broadcast recording is not to be downloaded.
for allowing brassquintetforum.com exclusive rights to publish this recording of Jiří Pauer's Charaktery as an audio stream solely for non-commercial purposes.
This Bavarian Radio broadcast recording is not to be downloaded.
FOSTERING BRASS CHAMBER MUSIC
The score and parts for Jiří Pauer's Charaktery, along with the entire ABQ music library, are available for research and performance from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music Library.
Direct access to the Annapolis Brass Quintet Special Collection @ Oberlin
Tap Here
The score and parts for Jiří Pauer's Charaktery, along with the entire ABQ music library, are available for research and performance from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music Library.
Direct access to the Annapolis Brass Quintet Special Collection @ Oberlin
Tap Here