Immerse your
brass quintet in the lyrical beauty of the French Romantic era with ‘Je veux vivre, ‘ the enchanting ariette from Charles Gounod’s opera ‘Roméo et Juliette.’ This piece, arranged with finesse by Francesco Leone for an intermediate-level brass quintet, captures the youthful exuberance and longing for life expressed by Juliet in this famous aria.
The e Book contains the full score and parts for a classic brass ensemble configuration: two B-flat Trumpets, French Horn in F, Trombone, and Tuba. Leone’s arrangement skillfully translates the vocal line’s expressiveness and the orchestral accompaniment’s richness into the brass quintet format, offering a new way to experience Gounod’s masterpiece.
To ensure that ensembles of varied compositions can perform this arrangement, additional parts are provided for E-flat Horn and Trombone in treble clef. These inclusions allow for greater versatility and adaptability, enabling each group to tailor the piece to their unique sound and personnel.
An audio demonstration, accessible at www.glissato.it, serves as an invaluable resource for quintets preparing ‘Je veux vivre.’ This demo provides a clear reference for the piece’s style, pacing, and emotional depth, aiding musicians in their interpretation and performance.
‘Je veux vivre’ arranged for brass quintet is not merely a piece of music but an invitation to explore the depth of Gounod’s operatic expression through the vibrant and resonant sounds of brass. Whether for performance, educational purposes, or the sheer joy of playing, this e Book promises to bring a touch of operatic splendor to brass musicians and their audiences, offering an unforgettable musical journey into the heart of French opera.
