Listen & tracks
6 of 21 tracks have a preview · 10 works · 76:19
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1 Waltzing Matilda 3:13
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Quintet No. 3David Stanhope 3 movements12:59
- 2 Song without words 1 4:01
- 3 Song without words 2 5:52
- 4 Palindrome 3:06
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5 Maranoa Songs Paul Sarcich 9:04
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6 Fanfare Robert Sims 1:18
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Tone-stuffs for Brass FivesomePercy Grainger 4 movements9:25
- 7 Arrival platform humlet 2:38
- 8 There was a pig went out to dig 1:49
- 9 Peace 2:59
- 10 Shepherd’s hey 1:59
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Quintet for brassBarry McKimm 3 movements15:30
- 11 first movement 6:58
- 12 second movement 4:13
- 13 third movement 4:19
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14 Five dances from the Danserye Tylman Susato 8:02
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15 Three Renaissance Madrigals 7:17
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16 Musicke for His Majesty’s Sagbutts and Cornetts Matthew Locke 6:25
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17 Golyardes Grounde Malcolm Forsythe 3:06
Recorded at the Melbourne Concert Hall (now Hamer Hall), the disc takes in Percy Grainger’s Tone-stuffs for brass five-some, Paul Sarcich’s set of five Aboriginal songs from the Maranoa district, a fanfare by Robert Sims, and substantial quintets by David Stanhope and Barry McKimm, with further Renaissance and ceremonial brass pieces.
Unlike the usual quintet with tuba, the group uses Eric Klay’s bass trombone for a rich foundation. Geoffrey Payne, one of its two trumpeters, won first prize at the 1984 Budapest International Music Competition. The ensemble was already known for adapting across a wide repertoire with professional polish.
Reviews
For avid trombonists, the performance of Kenneth McClimont and Eric Klay is a sufficient reason to add this recording to your collection. It is also an excellent opportunity to expose yourself to some fine contemporary compositions from Australia. Furthermore, any admirer of brass quintets will appreciate and enjoy the ensemble work offered here. The Melbourne Brass Ensemble is not the typical quintet in that a bass trombone is used in place of a tuba. One does not miss the tuba, as Eric Klay plays with a big, full sound and provides a solid foundation for the ensemble. Kenneth McClimont stands out as a lyric tenor trombonist with much musical taste. The timing, intonation, and cohesion of the ensemble maintain professional standards throughout each work. Each member displays virtuosity and total command of his instrument. All brass players, particularly trombonists, should look forward to more recordings by the Melbourne Brass Ensemble.
The playing is dynamic and accurate. The sound is full and the acoustic of the recording is very true to life
One of the best I've heard in this genre. The Grainger is an absolute delight
…an impressive combination, in five works of varying taste and vintage
Artists
Melbourne Brass Ensemble
ensemble
Formed In 1979, the Melbourne Brass Ensemble has established itself as one of Australia’s leading chamber music exponents, regularly performing for such organisations as the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Musica Viva, and Music in the Round. The Ensemble has made it a policy to commission Australian compositions to add new dimension to its repertoire.
Percy Grainger
composer
Percy Aldridge Grainger (1882–1961) was an Australian-born composer, arranger and pianist. A brilliant folk-song collector and arranger, he was also a restless experimenter whose work ranged from tuneful percussion to Free Music machines that foreshadowed electronic synthesis.
Paul Sarcich
composer
Paul Sarcich is a New Zealand-born composer and percussionist whose music is marked by rhythmic drive, dramatic flair and a practical ear for what performers need.
Peter De Visser
composer
Peter De Visser is an arranger whose work appears on Australian brass recordings.
Malcolm Forsythe
composer
Matthew Locke
composer
Barry McKimm
composer
I. Rosenthal
composer
Robert Sims
composer
David Stanhope
composer
David Stanhope is an Australian conductor, composer and pianist whose career also takes in horn and bass trombone. He has led opera, ballet, film scores and orchestras across Australia, and is widely known for his wind-band and brass writing.
Tylman Susato
composer
Digital booklet
Digital booklet Notes, texts and credits — read online or download the PDF Download the PDFPerformers
- Melbourne Brass Ensemble · ensemble
- Geoffrey Payne · trumpet
- David Farrands · trumpet
- Graeme Denniss · french horn
- Kenneth McClimont · trombone
- Eric Klay · bass trombone
Technical credits
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Recording Engineer
Martin Wright
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Venue
Melbourne Concert Hall
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Credit
Ron Layton
Details
- List price
- $25.00 AUD
- Total playing time
- 76 minutes 19 seconds
- Release date
- 1985
- Categories
- Australian, Classical
- Musical work copyright
- © 1985 Move Records
- Sound recording copyright
- ℗ 1985 Move Records
- Catalogue
- MD 3056
- EAN
- 9314574305623
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