Holst - Uranus The Magician from the Planets for Brass Ensemble Timpani and Percussion sacred Ellington elevated Jazz to be

Ellington elevated Jazz to be perceived as an art form on the level of the other great musical genres

enduring and sublime

It is an excellent addition to any recital program

Originally published in 1978

The Concerto

Holst - Uranus The Magician from the Planets for Brass Ensemble Timpani and Percussion sacred Ellington elevated Jazz to beUranus, The Magician, from Holst's immortal music, "The Planets", brings magic from the score into the concert hall. Holst has written a score and Ralph Sauer has transcribed it in such a way, that the frightening sounds, harmonies and quirky dance like rhythms are perfectly meshed for 14 part Brass Ensemble with Timpani and Percussion. Scored for: 4 Trumpets in C 4 Horns in F 3 Trombones Tenor Tuba 2 Tubas Timpani and two Percussion parts This work