Clarion

Christopher Gekker (trumpet), Rita Sloan (piano), David Salness (violin), Eric Ewazen (piano)

Catalog #: TROY0962
Release Date: October 1, 2007
Format: Digital
Chamber

Chris Gekker is Professor of Trumpet at the University of Maryland. For 18 years he was a member of the American Brass Quintet, as well as being Principal Trumpet of the Orchestra of St. Luke's and the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. As a soloist, he has specialized in new American music for his instrument. This release is a companion to his earlier Albany disc, Winter (TROY670).

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Track Listing

Title Composer Performer
Trio for Violin, Trumpet and Piano Eric Ewazen Chris Gekker, trumpet, David Salness, violin, Rita Sloan, piano
Clairon: A Canonic Prelude for Trumpets Sydney Hodkinson Chris Gekker, trumpets
The Key James Wintle Chris Gekker, trumpet, Rita Sloan, piano
New England Portraits Eric Ewazen Chris Gekker, trumpet, Eric Ewazen, piano

Reviews

  • "Chris Gekker plays trumpet beautifully and puts a stamp of care, heart, and quality on everything he produces."

    – American Record Guide

  • "Chris Gekker's smooth, rich tone quality, combined with his lyricism and control, is especially impressive..."

    – International Trumpet Guild

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