American Trumpet Concertos
Paul Neebe (trumpet), Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, David Wiley (conductor)
There's a reason reveille is played on the trumpet instead of the bassoon; the trumpet commands attention, its stentorian voice rising above all. But the trumpet can also be soulful and quiet, even playful and, with its various mutes, can create many different moods in both classical music and jazz. This new release features world premiere recordings of distinctive American works for trumpet and orchestra, alternately heroic, romantic, introspective and, in Frederick Tillis' work based on the spiritual Sinner, Please Don't Let this Harvest Past, redolent of African-American folk traditions, but cast in a modern, jazz context. Paul Neebe, acclaimed as both a solo player and orchestral musician, has made a commitment to American contemporary music. He is currently Principal Trumpet of the Roanoke Symphony, the Charlottesville Symphony and the Wintergreen Festival Orchestra in Virginia. He is a graduate of both Juilliard and the Catholic University of America.
Track Listing
Title | Composer | Performer |
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Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra | Carl Roskott | Paul Neebe, trumpet, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, David Wiley, conductor |
Concerto in C | Edward Green | Paul Neebe, trumpet, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, David Wiley, conductor |
Sonata for Trumpet and Strings | Robert J. Bradshaw | Paul Neebe, trumpet, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, David Wiley, conductor |
Spiritual Fantasy No. 6 | Frederick Tillis | Paul Neebe, trumpet, Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, David Wiley, conductor |
Reviews
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"...a splendid offering of world premiere recordings of four appealing works for trumpet and orchestra....Neebe performs with a remarkable clarity of articulation...All of the works performed are welcome additions to our solo repertoire."
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