YBB NRW & Ian Bousfield (trb): Rhapsody - Gordon Langford

[@charlesalexis7001]

Over the years, I began to wonder if the main objective, playing this piece, was to go below the 10-minute mark, with supersonic and often grotesque performance speeds. Here is finally an interpretation of this rhapsody for trombone with a lot of sensitivity and especially, tempi adapted to the style and to the remarkable orchestration of Gordon Langford. Congratulations to the soloist, the conductor and the musicians!

[@urbansoundscapes7734]

Fabulous composition by Langford and brilliantly played, really enjoyed Ian's interpretation and beautifully clear intonation.

[@The80sBoy]

Originally written for the trombone maestro Don Lusher. I had the great fortune to play the wind band version of this piece with Don and what a humble, friendly, interesting and funny man. There are some lovely musical terms in the piece especially the 'big' tune marked 'Lusheroso'. This performance by Ian and the band is beautifully played. A great homage to a great man.

[@duncanwilson7390]

Marvellous playing, as always from Ian. It's easy to dismiss the Langford as a brass band 'lollipop' but it's so well written for the trombone and the musical structure is really quite complex.

[@fowkesme]

amazing performance - many thanks for uploading

[@strangrantin1777]

AMAZING!! another great performance. I love Ian's tone and style:)

[@bobbales9111]

very well conducted!

[@jeremlaurianehuchede3494]

Oh la vache !!! Ian is the best... Waouwww

[@christopherjones9419]

Really sensitive, musical playing from all!

[@bertrandrussel3680]

je cherchais la cadenza

[@The80sBoy]

The cadenza starts at 6:09 and this is Ian's own version.