Bruckner’s Ecce Sacerdos Magnus (“Behold the Great Priest”) comes from the early European tradition of plainchant. Bruckner’s setting of the responsory, originally scored for eight-part mixed Choir, Organ and three Trombones, brings certain medieval qualities to an otherwise Romantic-era composition. This transcription for large Trombone ensemble attempts to retain the majesty, power and beauty of the original piece. All of Bruckner’s phrasing, dynamics, and accents have been retained.

This seven minute work has been beautifully transcribed by Stuart O’Neil and is suitable for moderately advanced performers.

Instrumentation: trombone ensemble

Publisher: Cherry Music