Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0028947679561 Label: Deutsche Grammophon Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon Number Of Discs: 2 Publisher: Deutsche Grammophon Release Date: August 09, 2005 Sales Rank: 8601 Studio: Deutsche Grammophon
Rating: - A Must Have For All Trumpet Players
I purchased this recording as a reference recording for my trumpet studio. As I started to listen to it, I realized that it contains some of the absolute greatest classical trumpet recordings there are. Rafael Mendez is mind-blowing, Bud Herseth's rendition of the Haydn Concerto is stunningly flawless and Abblasen is a great way to open this 2-CD set. It contains a sample of almost all the great symphonic trumpeters of the last 50 years. A "must have" doesn't even begin to justify how great this ... Read More
Rating: - A MUST FOR TRUMPETTERS
This is a superb compilation of classical trumpet compositions, and features many of the world's best performers.The liner notes are well written and informative.
Rating: - Hot Lips Trumpets
I appreciate this CD, it is high quality and a great variety and I enjoy it very much.
Vernon M. Dean
Rating: - "Abblassen" Used in "Sunday Morning"
The CBS News show "Sunday Morning" is using "Abblassen" as their theme music.
Rating: - fun trumpets
"Masters of The Trumpet" is a simple and accurate title for this 2- disc collection. The recordings cover trumpet/cornet literature ranging from Gabrieli to Stravinsky.
Especially enjoyable moments are Don Smithers playing Reiche's "Abblasen" & Armando Ghitalla's work on Stravinsky's "Marche Royale" (L'Histoire du Soldat).
Rafael Mendez sounds as though he has more fun playing than should be legal...exciting!..and Adolph Herseth is a pleasure to hear whether he's playing in "delicate ... Read More
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