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Let Me Weep (Lascia ch'io pianga) (from <i>Rinaldo</i>): 6 Trumpets Score & Parts

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Let Me Weep (Lascia ch'io pianga) (from Rinaldo): 6 Trumpets Score & Parts

Let Me Weep (Lascia ch'io pianga) (from Rinaldo): 6 Trumpets Score & Parts

By George Frederic Handel / arr. David Marlatt

Level: Medium

Item: 81-TE13228
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This beautiful slow piece is ideal for that change of pace piece on a concert. Its lyric nature also makes it a perfect selection for weddings or church services as pleasant, quiet background music. This work was originally a soprano aria and the lyrical line is great to demonstrate the singing quality of the trumpet. (3:35)

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Series: Eighth Note Publications
Publisher: Eighth Note Publications
ISBN10: 1-77157-017-2
ISBN13: 978-1-77157-017-6
UPC: 685462020188
SKU: 81-TE13228
Instrumentation: 6 Trumpets

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About the Composer: George Frederic Handel

George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) composed across virtually every genre of his era, from operas and oratorios to instrumental works that defined the Baroque sound. Born in Germany and trained in Italy, he spent most of his career in England, where he became a dominant force in music for the court and public stages. His gift for melody and dramatic expression shaped how generations of composers understood the power of the human voice, whether sung or played.

Handel's operatic output remains a cornerstone of vocal literature, and his arias continue to inspire arrangements for instruments across the ensemble spectrum. Teachers and directors return to his music because the writing is direct, emotionally clear, and endlessly adaptable. A Handel melody translates beautifully to any instrument capable of singing tone, making his works ideal for exploring the lyrical potential of ensembles.

Why we love this

This arrangement captures what made the original aria unforgettable: a long, unbroken melodic line that asks your trumpet section to sing rather than merely play notes. The piece fills a genuine programming need for a tasteful, substantial slow work that works equally well on a concert, at a wedding, or in a worship setting. Six trumpets in harmonic conversation create richness and weight without losing the intimacy of the material.

What to expect

A moment of gentle, courtly sorrow set in motion. The trumpet voices move in close harmony, creating a warm, almost vocal texture that emphasizes sustained tone and phrasing over technical display. It breathes with dignity and calm, inviting the listener into a space of quiet reflection.

Who it's for

Brass quintets or sextets at the intermediate level who want to expand beyond fast, rhythmically driven repertoire. Directors seeking a Baroque piece that teaches singing quality without requiring operatic voices, and musicians preparing wedding or sacred music programs.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the melody from phrase to phrase as if it were being sung; let the accompaniment voices recede so the primary line stays in focus.
  • Balance the six parts carefully in rehearsal so that each harmonic voice is heard without obscuring the top line. Use the score to verify who carries the melody at each moment.
  • Breathe strategically and in unison when the melody line allows, treating musical phrases as vocal breathing points rather than mechanical rest stops.
  • Approach the dynamics with restraint; this piece asks for introspection, so save projection for the rare moments the score calls for a swell.

How to use it

Use this as an intermission piece or program closer on a concert to provide sonic and emotional contrast to faster-moving repertoire. It also works beautifully in wedding or church services where an instrumental ensemble needs to provide elegant, unobtrusive music that still carries real musical substance.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing tone quality on the trumpet
  • Phrase shaping and long-line thinking
  • Harmonic balance in multi-part texture
  • Stylistic awareness of Baroque ornamentation and articulation
  • Breath management for slow, sustained passages

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