Born to Be Mild

Richard Stoelzel (trumpet), Tianshu Wang (piano), Avatar Brass Ensemble

Catalog #: TROY0700
Release Date: October 1, 2004
Format: Digital
Chamber

Eric Ewazen has written: "Richard Stoelzel is one of the great trumpet players of our time. His majestic tone, beautiful lyricism and heartfelt musicality is a joy to hear." Richard is equally at home as a soloist, chamber musician and orchestral musician. He began his career as solo cornet with the United States Coast Guard Band. As a soloist, he has toured China extensively. He has been principal trumpet of the New Orleans Symphony and is currently principal trumpet of the Palm Beach Opera Orchestra as well as a member of the Des Moines Metro Opera Association. He is professor of trumpet and head of the brass program at Grand Valley State University.

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Title Composer Performer
Oliver's Birthday Bruce Broughton Richard Stoelzel, trumpet, Tianshu Wang, piano
Sonata for Trumpet James Stephenson, III Richard Stoelzel, trumpet, Tianshu Wang, piano
Ballade Eric Ewazen Richard Stoelzel, trumpet, Tianshu Wang, piano
Pastorale Eric Ewazen Richard Stoelzel, trumpet, Tianshu Wang, piano, Randall Hawes, trombone
Folk Music Louis Stewart Richard Stoelzel, trumpet, Tianshu Wang, piano
Prayer and Praise Eric Ewazen Richard Stoelzel, trumpet, Tianshu Wang, piano
Folksong Bruce Broughton Richard Stoelzel, trumpet, Tianshu Wang, piano
Intrada Joseph Turrin Richard Stoelzel, trumpet, Tianshu Wang, piano
Grand Valley Fanfare Eric Ewazen Richard Stoelzel, trumpet, Tianshu Wang, piano, Avatar Brass

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