10 Etudes from Theo Charlier

Each accompaniment presented in two keys for use with either Bb or C TrumpetsAt the suggestion of Pierre THIBAUD, internationally known Trumpet soloist and Master teacher, Cottet composed piano accompaniments for these CHARLIER Etudes, which can nowbecome very enjoyable concert pieces.As pianist, Jean-Marie COTTET plays solo and chamber music throughout the world. He is permanent soloist of +Ensemble COURT-CIRCUIT- in Paris. As composer, he won the first Prizeof the +JOSSE international competition- (Variations for saxophone and piano) at age 18 , then completed full composition studies at the Paris National Superior Conservatoire.+When I discovered the CHARLIER Etudes, I was amazed at how much variety, invention, fantasy¦and generosity, this music offers. To compose the piano parts, I only had to use Charlier-sgenuine ideas, to keep full unity while giving importance to the piano part as well. Outside elements are rarely introduced, but sometimes bring a touch of humour. That is real chamber music,and both partners should look for utmost pleasure performing it.- Jean-Marie COTTET