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“To A Walrus” – the brass music of Andrew Powell (CD)
This album of Andrew Powell’s ground-breaking music for solo and ensemble brass is long overdue. On the landmark of Andrew’s 75th birthday this tribute to one of Wales’s most important contemporary composers covers the music he has written over the past 25 years for his lifetime friend and collaborator, John Wallace.
Opsnizing Dad (CD)
A one-act comic opera composed by John Wallace, set in the year 2100 and based on the award-winning short story - Opsnizing Dad - by Elisabeth Ingram Wallace. Performed by Jamie McDougall (tenor), The Wallace Collection (period brass and percussion), chorus provided by Scottish Opera and bonus tracks with McOpera.
The Bird, The Emperor and The Dream
A recording of three of Haydn's string quartets, transformed into brass quintets by Tollot. Part of The Wallace Collection's Haydn Transformed project.
Origin Of The Species – Evolution: Mimart
This album uncovers the brass chamber music of Auguste Mimart, offering a complete collection of his Quintettes and Septuors.
The Flow Country
Combining piano and brass quintet, this suite of music contains three distinctive movements, celebrating remarkable landscape of the north of Scotland known as The Flow Country.
Origin of the Species Revisited: Bellon Boxed Set
This limited edition, triple CD boxed set includes the full complement of Bellon’s Quintettes, recorded by The Wallace Collection, featuring all 12 of the magnificent Quintettes by Jean-François Bellon (1795-1869), including the ‘lost movement’ from Quintette No. 12.
Origin of the Species: Revisited Vol. 3
The third and final volume of the Bellon Complete Edition recorded by The Wallace Collection, featuring the remaining 4 magnificent Quintettes by Jean-François Bellon (1795-1869), PLUS the ‘lost movement’ from Quintette No. 12.
Origin of the Species: Revisited Vol. 2
The second volume of the Bellon Complete Edition recorded by The Wallace Collection, featuring a further 4 magnificent Quintettes by Jean-François Bellon (1795-1869).
Origin of the Species: Revisited Vol. 1
The first volume of the Bellon Complete Edition series, recorded by The Wallace Collection, featuring 4 magnificent Quintettes by Jean-François Bellon (1795-1869).
The Wallace Collection On Song
An album with a compelling collection of contemporary works from John Wallace and Eddie McGuire, entwining brass, voice and organ within its mix.
The Golden Age Of The 19th Century Brass Virtuoso Vol. 1
This album brings together a collection of solo works by leading 19th century brass composers, performed on period instruments by John Wallace and Anthony George, accompanied by Simon Wright and Aaron Shorr.
Resonances Of Waterloo
Celebrating brass and choral music from Sachse, Guilmant, Bellon and featuring Austrian composer Sigismund von Neukomm with a presentation of his complete Requiem à la mémoire de Louis XVI.
The Unfinished Symphony
An album of works from Holst, Rimmer, Schubert, Vinter, Lovatt-Cooper, Duncan, Greenwood and Coffin, which celebrate the historic 100 year anniversary of the Tullis Russell Mills Band.
The Magic of Malcolm Arnold Vol. 1
A double album of Malcolm Arnold’s exquisite music for brass, with The Wallace Collection; winners of the Malcolm Arnold Fantasy Competition; and NYBBS.
Stockhausen – Michael’s Farewell
Contemporary music for trumpet, live electronics and tape, featuring works by Powell, Smalley, Souster and Stockhausen,including Plasmogeny II and The Transistor Radio of St Narcissus featured in 2019 blockbuster film release of ‘Bolden’.
Haydn Trumpet and Horn Concertos (TWC Label)
A re-release under The Wallace Collection label. This album features 4 of Haydn's most discerning concertos for trumpet and horn, performed by John Wallace and Michael Thompson, with The Philharmonia Orchestra.
T For Trumpeter (TWC Label)
An album re-released on The Wallace Collection lable, which brings together works from Weber, Neruda, Diabelli, Hummel and Altenburg.
Trumpet Music from the Italian Baroque Vol. 2 (TWC Label)
Re-released on The Wallace Collection label, this second volume delights the listener with further works from the influential Italian composers of the Baroque era.
Music for Brass, Piano and Percussion (TWC Label)
A re-release on The Wallace Collection label of an album which presents significant works from Hindemith, Janacek and Vackar, scored for lesser known ensemble combinations.
Hammered Brass
A contemporary album with music by the composers Petr Eben, Luciano Berio, Iannis Xenakis, Steve Martland and Robert Crawford, performed by The Wallace Collection.
Music for Brass, Piano and Percussion (Nimbus)
An album presenting significant works from Hindemith, Janacek and Vackar, scored for lesser known ensemble combinations.
Trumpet Music from the Italian Baroque Vol. 2 (Nimbus)
On its original Nimbus label, this second volume delights the listener with further works from the influential Italian composers of the Baroque era.
Haydn Trumpet and Horn Concertos (Nimbus)
An album presenting significant works from Hindemith, Janacek and Vackar, scored for lesser known ensemble combinations.
Sousa – Stars and Stripes (Nimbus)
All the favourite marches are mixed in an attractive and varied programme with a lesser-known side of John Philip Sousa, ‘The March King’s’ musical personality.
Brass for Beginners – Around The World in 21 Trumpets: A Brass Odyssey (paperback)
[Paperback version] Brass for Beginners® is a brass music programme geared specifically for the primary school classroom. It is a “learn by ear” method, utilizing a cross-disciplinary curriculum and a natural trumpet designed for school-age children. This first volume student book creatively intertwines brass pedagogy with stories that capture significant moments in the history of the trumpet through the eyes of Ragnor, a hypothetical prehistoric trumpeter.
The Cambridge Companion To Brass Instruments
[Paperback version] This Companion covers many diverse aspects of brass instruments and in great detail. It provides an overview of the history of brass instruments, and their technical and musical development. Edited by John Wallace and Trevor Herbert.
The Cambridge Encyclopedia Of Brass Instruments (hardback)
[Hardback version] Thirty-two experts from fifteen countries join three of the world’s leading authorities on the design, manufacture, performance and history of brass musical instruments in this first major encyclopedia on the subject of brass instruments. Edited by John Wallace, Arnold Myers and Trevor Herbert, this is a vital addition to any book collection for music, brass and history enthusiasts.
The Cambridge Encyclopedia Of Brass Instruments (paperback)
[Paperback version] Thirty-two experts from fifteen countries join three of the world’s leading authorities on the design, manufacture, performance and history of brass musical instruments in this first major encyclopedia on the subject of brass instruments. Edited by John Wallace, Arnold Myers and Trevor Herbert, this is a vital addition to any book collection for music, brass and history enthusiasts.
The Trumpet (hardback)
[Hardback version] In this major book devoted to the trumpet, John Wallace and Alexander McGrattan trace the surprising evolution and colorful performance history of one of the world's oldest instruments. They draw on deep research, lifetimes of experience in performing and teaching the trumpet in its various forms, and numerous interviews to illuminate the trumpet's history, music, and players.
An t-Eilean – The Island (print)
[Print version] An t-Eilean (The Island) has been composed by John Wallace for voice (mezzo-soprano), trumpet and keyboard. Taking inspiration for the island of Skye, John has created this hauntingly beautiful piece, “spinning a musical tapestry through the monumental Gaelic poetry of Sorley Maclean“.
Chosen Vale (audio download)
[Digital Download version] Chosen Vale is an exciting and challenging work for three trumpets in three movements: Belong, Between, Behave. Composed by John Wallace, this recording was created by trumpet prodigy Daniel de Gruchy-Lambert, as a multi-tracked innovation. The sheet music is also available from this shop.
Chosen Vale (print)
[Print version] Chosen Vale is an exciting and challenging work for three trumpets in three movements: Belong, Between, Behave. Composed by John Wallace, and inspired by the Chosen Vale international trumpet seminar held at The Center for Advanced Musical Studies in Chosen Vale. A multi-track recording of the work is also available from this shop.
Fourth Book of Trumpet Solos – Complete Package (print)
This follow-up 2020 release from John Wallace and John Miller, aimed at Grade 4-Grade 6 brass players, presents a further collection of ‘classic’ and contemporary solos from a widespread variety of influential composers. Complimentary backing tracks provided with solo books. Solo and piano accompaniment books also available separately.
Fourth Book of Trumpet Solos – Piano Accompaniment (print)
The piano accompaniment book for the 2020 release of John Wallace's and John Miller's Fourth Book of Trumpet Solos, aimed at Grade 4-6 brass players, presents a further collection of ‘classic’ and contemporary solos from a widespread variety of influential composers. Solo book with complimentary backing tracks available separately, and with the piano accompaniment as a complete package offer.
Fourth Book of Trumpet Solos – Solo Book (download)
The solo book (digital download version) for the 2020 release of John Wallace's and John Miller's Fourth Book of Trumpet Solos, aimed at Grade 4-6 brass players, - presenting a further collection of ‘classic’ and contemporary solos from a widespread variety of influential composers. Piano accompaniment also available separately in print, and with the solo book as a complete print package offer.
Fourth Book of Trumpet Solos – Solo Book (print)
The solo book (printed) for the 2020 release of John Wallace's and John Miller's Fourth Book of Trumpet Solos, aimed at Grade 4-6 brass players, - presenting a further collection of ‘classic’ and contemporary solos from a widespread variety of influential composers. Piano accompaniment available separately, and with the solo book as a complete package offer.
Goodbye Sweetheart, Goodbye (download)
[Digital Download version] Goodbye, Sweetheart, Goodbye is an intricate solo by Alexander Owen which uses the traditional form of an ‘air varie’ – originally made popular in the 19th century. Redefined by John Wallace, this edition is presented for Bb soloist and piano accompaniment.
Goodbye Sweetheart, Goodbye (print)
[Print version] Goodbye, Sweetheart, Goodbye is an intricate solo by Alexander Owen which uses the traditional form of an ‘air varie’ – originally made popular in the 19th century. Redefined by John Wallace, this edition is presented for Bb soloist and piano accompaniment.
O Ruddier Than The Cherry (download)
[Digital Download version] O Ruddier Than The Cherry was originally written by G F Handel and later arranged for the widely reputed ophicleidist, Samuel Hughes. This edition with piano accompaniment, has been carefully re-crafted by Anthony George, with scoring to widen its appeal further to euphonium and baritone players.
O Ruddier Than The Cherry (print)
[Print version] O Ruddier Than The Cherry was originally written by G F Handel and later arranged for the widely reputed ophicleidist, Samuel Hughes. Re-crafted by Anthony George, this edition has also been scored to widen its appeal to euphonium and baritone players as well as ophicleide aficionados.
Plasmogeny II (audio download)
[Digital Download MP3] Plasmogeny II was composed by Andrew Powell, and this recording presents John Wallace (trumpet) and Andrew Powell (live electronics and tape) in full glory of the work. More recently the work was used in he 2019 blockbuster film release of ‘Bolden’. This track is also available as part of a complete CD album - Michael's Farewell - now available to purchase through this shop
Quiraing (print)
[Print version] Quiraing is an exciting and dramatic unaccompanied piece for Bb clarinet that explores the clarinet's rich multiphonics, with musical inspiration being taken from the stark, rugged beauty of Quiraing, Isle of Skye.
Russian Rag (print)
[Print version] This arrangement of Russian Rag – Interpolating the world famous “Prelude” by Rachmaninoff – has been crafted by Sandy Coffin to recreate the unique style and sounds of the legendary Harlem Hellfighters band, through close listening of their available archive recordings.
Songs From The North (print)
[Print version] Songs from the North was originally commissioned by the Park Lane Group and composed by Edward McGuire for John Wallace on the occasion of his 65th birthday. Offering a mesmerising, delicate and playful collection of 5 songs for voice (soprano) and brass quintet. Each song adding an additional layer of brass sound, building towards the final movement which combines soprano voice with a full brass quintet.
That Moaning Trombone (print)
[Print version] This arrangement of That Moaning Trombone – a comic march one step – was commissioned by John Wallace and has been crafted by Sandy Coffin to recreate the unique style and sounds of the legendary Harlem Hellfighters band, through close listening of their available archive recordings.
The Flannan Isle (print)
[Print version] The Flannan Isle is an original work for solo voice (soprano), three trumpets, organ and soprano voices. Composed by John Wallace, it pulls on the legendary and mysterious story of the missing lighthouse men, encapsulated through the words of the poem Flannan Isle by Wilfrid Wilson Gibson.
The St Louis Blues (print)
[Print version] This arrangement of W C Handy's famous The St Louis Blues two-step march was commissioned by John Wallace. Through close listening of available archive recordings, it has been crafted by Sandy Coffin to recreate the unique style and sounds of the legendary Harlem Hellfighters band. A recording is also featured on a 2019 album release - Unfinished Symphony available from this online shop
The Tranisistor Radio of St Narcissus (audio download)
[Digital Download MP3] The Tranisistor Radio of St Narcissuswas composed by Tim Souster, and this recording presents John Wallace (flugelhorn) and Andrew Powell (live electronics and tape) in full glory of the work. More recently the work was used in he 2019 blockbuster film release of ‘Bolden’. This track is also available as part of a complete CD album - Michael's Farewell - now available to purchase through this shop
The Watch On The Rhine (download)
[Digital Download version] The Watch on the Rhine is one of John Hartmann’s lesser known solos (in the traditional Air Varie format), and described by John Wallace as “a real beauty”. Redefined by John Wallace, this edition is presented for Bb soloist and piano accompaniment.
The Watch On The Rhine (print)
[Print version] The Watch on the Rhine is one of John Hartmann’s lesser known solos (in the traditional Air Varie format), and described by John Wallace as “a real beauty”. Redefined by John Wallace, this edition is presented for Bb soloist and piano accompaniment.
Third Book of Trumpet Solos – Complete Package (print)
This complete package (solo and piano accompaniment books and backing tracks) of the 2020 release of John Wallace's and John Miller's Third Book of Trumpet Solos (aimed for Grade 1-4 level players) presents an exciting collection of ‘classic’ and contemporary solos from a widespread variety of influential composers. Complimentary backing tracks provided with solo book. Solo and piano accompaniment books also available separately.
Third Book of Trumpet Solos – Piano Accompaniment (print)
The piano accompaniment (printed) for the 2020 release of John Wallace's and John Miller's Third Book of Trumpet Solos - an exciting collection of ‘classic’ and contemporary solos from a widespread variety of influential composers. Solo book with complimentary backing tracks also available separately, or with the piano accompaniment book as a complete package offer.
Third Book of Trumpet Solos – Solo Book (download)
The solo book (printed) for the 2020 release of John Wallace's and John Miller's Third Book of Trumpet solos (aimed at Grade 1-4 levels of player) - an exciting collection of ‘classic’ and contemporary solos from a widespread variety of influential composers. Supplied with comp complimentary backing tracks. Piano accompaniment also available separately, or with the solo book as a complete package offer.
Third Book of Trumpet Solos – Solo Book (print)
The solo book (printed) for the 2020 release of John Wallace's and John Miller's Third Book of Trumpet solos (aimed at Grade 1-4 levels of player) - an exciting collection of ‘classic’ and contemporary solos from a widespread variety of influential composers. Supplied with comp complimentary backing tracks. Piano accompaniment also available separately, or with the solo book as a complete package offer.
