Brief Encounters by Jacques Casterede is a set of three pieces for Bb or C Trumpet and Piano. Written for the Paris Conservatoire contest, the pieces are difficult (8,9) and last 8 minutes. The three pieces are: - Divertissement, Allegro Brillante (tempo 120) - Pavane, Andante Sost. (tempo 66) - Scherzo, Allegro con spirito (tempo 112) Jacques Castérède (1926-2014) was a renowned composer and pianist. He has won the Grand Prix de Rome in 1953 and has composed numerous melodic pieces including ballets, concertos, symphonies, ensemble and chamber music.