For Brass Quintet

Composer - Engelbert Humperdinck

Grade - 6+

Duration - 3 minutes

Instrumentation - 2 Trumpets, 1 Horn, 1 Trombone, 1 Tuba

This brass quintet arrangement of Evening Prayer from Engelbert Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel offers a gentle and expressive setting of one of the opera’s most tender moments. Carefully adapted for brass ensemble, the arrangement preserves the lyrical beauty and serene character of the original while allowing each instrument to contribute to a warm, balanced texture.

Flowing melodic lines and rich harmonies create an intimate and reflective atmosphere, making this arrangement particularly effective for developing ensemble blend, intonation, and expressive phrasing. It is well suited for concert performance, recitals, and educational settings, offering musicians the opportunity to explore sustained tone, dynamic control, and musical sensitivity.

Ideal as a reflective contrast within a program or as a standalone lyrical work, this brass quintet version of Evening Prayer provides a moment of calm and beauty for both performers and audiences.