Richard Wagner: Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral from ‘Lohengrin’ for trombone octet and timpani

Richard Wagner: Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral from Lohengrin (WWV 75): A Trombone Octet Adaptation

Richard Wagner‘s “Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral” from ‘Lohengrin’ is a renowned piece filled with majesty and grace. The Szeged Trombone Ensemble presents a stirring adaptation arranged for trombone ensemble and timpani by Aron Simon, offering a captivating rendition of this timeless composition.

Wagner’s iconic bridal procession from his 1850 opera Lohengrin, arranged for trombone octet and timpani by Aron Simon for the Szeged Trombone Ensemble.

Originally written for chorus and orchestra, this arrangement translates Wagner’s solemn grandeur and rich harmonic language to the trombone choir. The majestic processional character is preserved while exploiting the homogeneous sonority and dynamic range of the low brass ensemble.

First performed by the Szeged Trombone Ensemble, featured in the video above.

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🎥 Watch the Szeged Trombone Ensemble performance on YouTube for an elegant interpretation of this work: