Description

Abe Torchinsky (1920-2009), the former principal tubist of the Philadelphia Orchestra, produced this significant series of orchestral study books for tubists. Each book includes entire tuba parts for every work.

Drawing on his extensive experience, Torchinsky's writing is concise and informative about each work, highlighting any difficulties and offering advice to tubists.

Moreover, the book corrects many errors present in the original parts, making it a valuable resource for musicians seeking accurate and reliable tuba parts for orchestral works.

Complete tuba parts for these works by Richard Strauss are included: Serenade in Eb major; Don Juan; Macbeth; Tod und Verklärung; Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche; Also sprach Zarathustra (both tuba parts); Don Quixote (bass tuba); Don Quixote (tenor tuba in Bb); Don Quixote (tenor tuba in C); Ein Heldenleben (bass tuba); Ein Heldenleben (tenor tuba in Bb); Ein Heldenleben (tenor tuba in C); Symphonia Domestica; Eine Alpensinfonie (both tuba parts); Salomes Tanz.