Peter Jancewicz

This solo is based on Franz Joseph Haydn's 'Surprise Symphony.' Students familiar with the theme from this symphony will be delighted with its transformation to the key of C minor. It has just the rig...

Older students will take delight in the composer's humor that is evident even before the first note of the piece is played. The tempo marking 'sdrucciolando' (meaning 'slippery and sliding') could onl...