Eric Ewazen's Brazilian Sunshine is a short work for trumpet and piano built around a samba-influenced pulse and a warm, lyrical melody. Written in memory of a Brazilian friend, it responds to that person's lively character with music that celebrates rather than dwells on loss. Its approximately three-and-a-half-minute span makes it a compact addition to a recital or a contrasting selection within a longer program.
The edition includes solo parts for trumpet in C and trumpet in B-flat, allowing the performer to choose the instrument that best fits the setting. The piano helps establish the dance character, so rehearsal should keep the rhythmic motion clear without making the trumpet's phrasing sound rigid.
Published by Theodore Presser as 114-42287, the piece is presented by the publisher for student recital and competition use. It is particularly appealing when a player wants to combine a singing approach with the energy and coordination of dance-based music.
Eric Ewazen's Brazilian Sunshine is a short work for trumpet and piano built around a samba-influenced pulse and a warm, lyrical melody. Written in memory of a Brazilian friend, it responds to that person's lively character with music that celebrates rather than dwells on loss. Its approximately three-and-a-half-minute span makes it a compact addition to a recital or a contrasting selection within a longer program.
The edition includes solo parts for trumpet in C and trumpet in B-flat, allowing the performer to choose the instrument that best fits the setting. The piano helps establish the dance character, so rehearsal should keep the rhythmic motion clear without making the trumpet's phrasing sound rigid.
Published by Theodore Presser as 114-42287, the piece is presented by the publisher for student recital and competition use. It is particularly appealing when a player wants to combine a singing approach with the energy and coordination of dance-based music.