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A trumpet voluntary is a voluntary – a musical composition for the organ – played using the trumpet stop.Trumpet voluntaries are associated with the English Baroque era and usually consist of a slow introduction followed by a faster section with the right hand playing fanfare-like figures over a simple accompaniment in the left hand.
The arrangement by Henry Wood for trumpet, string orchestra and organ was known to the Soviet public as the signature tune of the shortwave BBC Russian Service, and an orchestral piece in a similar style was created which could be identified with the spirit of the British Empire. [13]
Jeremiah Clarke (c. 1674 – 1 December 1707) [1] was an English baroque composer and organist, best known for his Trumpet Voluntary, a popular piece often played at wedding ceremonies or commencement ceremonies.
Since the televised wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer in 1981, there has been an upsurge in popularity of Jeremiah Clarke's "Prince of Denmark's March" for use as processional music; the piece was formerly (and incorrectly) attributed to Henry Purcell as Trumpet Voluntary.
Ornette Coleman, The Sacred Mind of Johnny Dolphin for double string quartet, trumpet and percussion; Arcangelo Corelli, Sonata in D major for trumpet, 2 violins and continuo; Peter Maxwell Davies, Quintet for trumpet and string quartet; Vincent d'Indy, Suite in Olden Style for two flutes, trumpet, 2 violins, viola, cello, op. 24
The title 'voluntary' was often used by English composers during the late Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical periods. Originally, the term was used for a piece of organ music that was free in style, and was intended to sound improvised (the word voluntary in general means "proceeding from the will or from one's own choice or consent"). [1]
Clarke with a Viola The following is a sortable list of compositions by Rebecca Clarke , drawn largely from the lists found on the website of the Rebecca Clarke Society. [ 1 ] The works are categorized and sortable by genre, date of composition, and title.
John Tavener (1944–2013): Four string quartets: The Hidden Treasure – String Quartet No. 1; The Last Sleep of the Virgin – String Quartet No. 2, for string quartet and handbells; Diódia – String Quartet No. 3; The Bridegroom – String Quartet No. 4; plus other works including parts for string quartet.