Chopin – Twelve Preludes – Op. 28 – for Trombone Quartet

Chopin – 12 Preludes for Trombone Quartet brings a selection of Chopin’s Op. 28 Preludes into the trombone ensemble. Each prelude has its own character — some intimate and song-like, others restless, dark, or brilliantly energetic.

The arrangements are written so every part has a clear and meaningful role. All four voices are treated as equal partners, with each one carrying important melodic and harmonic material. The result is a collection that works well for both performance and practice.

This album is a fresh way to explore Chopin’s piano world with four trombones. It offers a wide range of moods and is suitable for quartets looking for something different from the usual repertoire.

Contents – Concert order

• Prelude No. 20 in C minor
• Prelude No. 7 in A major
• Prelude No. 6 in B minor
• Prelude No. 11 in B major
• Prelude No. 4 in E minor
• Prelude No. 12 in G-sharp minor
• Prelude No. 2 in A minor
• Prelude No. 13 in F-sharp major
• Prelude No. 21 in B-flat major
• Prelude No. 17 in A-flat major
• Prelude No. 15 in D-flat major (Raindrop)
• Prelude No. 9 in E major