{"product_id":"romantic-trumpet-sonatas","title":"Romantic Trumpet Sonatas","description":"Freeman-Attwood's playing is notable for the beauty and freedom of line of his lyrical phrasing.' \u003cb\u003eGramophone\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 'He somehow manages to combine ringing clarity with creamy smoothness, pin-point intonation and effortless agility.' \u003cb\u003eInternational Record Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 'Outstanding playing with a dynamic range of lively dialogue and solo lyricism in virtuoso style.' \u003cb\u003eThe Observer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 'A multi-talented trumpeter.' \u003cb\u003eBBC Music Magazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Renowned for his outstanding technical and musical ability, as well as his unique re-workings of chamber repertoire, this latest album from Jonathan Freeman-Attwood introduces some \u003cb\u003efresh and unusual\u003c\/b\u003e arrangements of well-known Romantic music for the under-explored medium of trumpet and piano duo.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The choice of Mendelssohn and Schumann, originally written for cello and violin respectively, allows Freeman-Attwood to demonstrate the \u003cb\u003emelodic lyricism\u003c\/b\u003e of the instrument as well as the thrilling execution a brass instrument can bring to intricate passage-work.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Grieg?s Holberg Suite has attracted arrangers since its composition; the opening Preludium is a brilliant vehicle for the trumpet and piano, fully \u003cb\u003eshowcasing the skills of the duo\u003c\/b\u003e that have honed their skills over three albums.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e These \u003cb\u003enew transcriptions\u003c\/b\u003e are beyond anything previously imagined for trumpet; they expand the boundaries of the trumpet as a solo instrument and deserve to take their place in the standard repertoire for the instrument.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e As a trumpet player, Jonathan Freeman-Attwood has performed and recorded both as a soloist and as a member of various ensembles and has \u003cb\u003eattracted plaudits\u003c\/b\u003e from the press for his solo recordings.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Jonathan broadcasts regularly for \u003cb\u003eBBC Radio 3\u003c\/b\u003e and is Principal of the Royal Academy of Music in London.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e South African born \u003cb\u003eDaniel-Ben Pienaar\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning pianist whose live performances and recordings have won him widespread acclaim: 'a kaleidoscope of colours and textures' (International Piano).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eTrack Listing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eEdvard Grieg\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 1. Holberg Suite, Op. 40 - Praeludium\u003cbr\u003e 2. Holberg Suite, Op. 40 - Sarabande\u003cbr\u003e 3. Holberg Suite, Op. 40 - Gavotte\u003cbr\u003e 4. Holberg Suite, Op. 40 - Air\u003cbr\u003e 5. Holberg Suite, Op. 40 - Rigaudon\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRobert Schumann\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 6. Sonata No. 1 in A minor, Op. 105 - Mit leidenschaftlichem Ausdruck\u003cbr\u003e 7. Sonata No. 1 in A minor, Op. 105 - Allegretto\u003cbr\u003e 8. Sonata No. 1 in A minor, Op. 105 - Lebhaft\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eFelix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 9. Sonata No. 2 in D Major, Op. 58 - Allegro assai vivace\u003cbr\u003e 10. Sonata No. 2 in D Major, Op. 58 - Allegretto scherzando\u003cbr\u003e 11. Sonata No. 2 in D Major, Op. 58 - Adagio\u003cbr\u003e 12. Sonata No. 2 in D Major, Op. 58 - Molto allegro e vivace\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eKarl Pilss\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 13. Sonata for Trumpet and Piano - Allegro appassionato\u003cbr\u003e 14. Sonata for Trumpet and Piano - Adagio, molto cantabile\u003cbr\u003e 15. Sonata for Trumpet and Piano - Allegro agitato\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Total Timing: 70 minutes","brand":"Linn Records","offers":[{"title":"SACD","offer_id":49705158574360,"sku":"691062037020","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/4346\/3192\/files\/1860365.jpg?v=1777707022","url":"https:\/\/hbdirect.com\/products\/romantic-trumpet-sonatas","provider":"HBDirect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}