Korngold composed his opera Die tote Stadt (The City of the Dead) in 1920. It soon became one of the most performed operas around the world having a stylistic mix of Puccini, Strauss and Mahler.

The famous aria Mein Sehnen, mein Wähen (My Yearning, My Obsession) beautifully arranged for 13-part Brass Ensemble featuring a Trombone soloist with optional Percussion of triangle and glockenspiel by Denis Jiron is passionate, lyrical and romantic.

Instrumentation is for: Solo Trombone, 4 Trumpets in B-flat(Piccolo & Flugelhorn), 4 Horns, 2 Trombones, Euphonium, Tuba, Triangle/Glockenspiel

It is appropriate for advanced performers and is about 5 minutes in length.