Norma Duet for Trumpet & Flugelhorn with Band

Bellini’s famous duet from Norma adapts beautifully to brass, and this version for solo B-flat trumpet, solo flugelhorn, and large ensemble has real concert appeal. The pairing of trumpet and flugelhorn gives the music exactly the contrast it needs: brilliance and projection on one side, warmth and vocal lyricism on the other. The result is a showpiece that feels elegant, singable, and immediately engaging, with enough colour in the ensemble writing to make it rewarding not only for the soloists, but for the full band as well. Gerassimos Ioannidis handles the adaptation with a strong sense of line and practicality, preserving the operatic character of Bellini while shaping it into something that works naturally in a wind-band setting. This is the kind of arrangement that can add refinement, charm, and variety to a recital, solo feature, or concert program, especially when you want something melodic and memorable rather than purely bombastic. Click the cover page for samples, then click above for an immediate digital download. Listen to Norma Duet for Trumpet & Flugelhorn https://qpress.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Bellini-Norma-Duet-Tpt-Flg-mp3.mp3   Instrumentation Included: Solo Trumpet Solo Flugelhorn Piccolo Flute Oboe Bassoon Clarinet in B-flat 1 Clarinet in B-flat 2-3 Soprano Sax Alto Sax Tenor Sax Baritone Sax Cornet 1 Cornet 2-3 Horn in F 1-2 Horn in F 3-4 Trombone 1-2 Trombone 3 Baritone (T.C.) Baritone (B.C.) Tuba Drum Set