Gambits: Six Chess Pieces for Horn and Piano

by Robert Xavier Rodríguez (Composer)

(Brass Solo). Commissioned by Charles and Sarah Riehm as a gift to their son Andrew Riehm, Robert Rodriguez composed Gambits: Six Chess Pieces for Horn and Piano . Motifs from the game of chess unite the music and titles of the work's six movements: White vs. Black * Giuoco Piano * Muy Ruy * French Defense * Sicilian Defense * Copa Capablanca.

22 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

Robert Xavier Rodríguez is an American classical composer, best known for his eight operas and his works for children.