Young soloists aspire to master the necessary techniques, accomplished soloists know that it is a 'sure fire' winner with audiences and listeners love to be dazzled by a virtuoso display of variations on a theme they easily recognise.The theme is a traditional Italian song and has inspired variations for almost every possible instrument. Carnival of Venice (Bb Solo with Brass Band - Score and Parts) - Arban, Jean-BaptisteArranger:īb Solo with Brass BandThe Carnival Of Venice is arguably everyone's favourite solo, especially the version by Arban (1820 - 1869), author of the famous brass-playing method book still in regular use today.
