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CD230: Dallas Trumpets. The Dallas Symphony Trumpet section, featuring Richard Giangiulio and Andrew McCandless with Thomas Stevens and friends. Vincent Persichetti, Parable for Solo Trumpet and Parable for Two Trumpets; Henri Tomasi, Suite for Three Trumpets; Bert Truax, Adagio and Allegro; Benjamin Britten, Fanfare for St. Edmundsbury; Stanley Friedman, Antiphonia IV; Anthony Plog, Four Concert Duets; Ulysses Kay, Three Fanfares for Four Trumpets; Thomas Stevens, The Moudon Fanfares. UPC 00941472302-4 ORDER NOW Click here for CD cover photo and details.
"Required listening forthe enrichment of serious students of the trumpet. Hearty thanks to the magnificent Dallas Symphony trumpet section." (American Record Guide).

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Satie: Carillon Sonnerie Truax: Adagio and Allegro Tomasi Suite: Mvt 1(Havanaise) Mvt 2(Lento Egeen) Mvt 3(Danse Bolivienne) Persichetti: Parable for Solo Trumpet Parable for Two Trumpets Friedman: Antiphonia IV Plog Duets: Fanfare Pastoral Scherzo Dialogue Stevens Fanfares: Deaux a Dix B.I.M Tranquille Clifford Epilogue Kay: Fanfares Britten: Fanfare

CD232: MUSIC FOR FESTIVE OCCASIONS. Richard Giangiulio, trumpet; Paul Riedo, organ; Dallas Trumpets. Wedding Marches:Wagner & Mendelssohn; Purcell: Trumpet Tune & The Queenís Dolour; Handel: music from Royal Fireworks; Mouret: Suite No. 1; Jeremiah Clarke: Trumpet Voluntary; Telemann: Heroic Marches; Charpentier: Prelude & Te Deum; Buxtehude: Fanfare and Chorus; John Stanley: Trumpet Voluntary; Gervais: Pavane & Allemande; Bert Truax: Fanfare. "golden sounds...excellent verve, rhythm, & imagination", Audio UPC 00941472322-2 ORDER NOW Click here for CD cover photo and details.

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Buxtehude: Fanfare Clarke: Trumpet Voluntary Dances from French Renaissance Mendelssohn: Wedding March Telemann: Heroic Marches Mouret: Suite No.1 Wagner: Wedding March Charpentier: Prelude And Te Deum Purcell: The Queen’s Dolour Intro and Trumpet Tune Handel: La Rejouissance (From The Royal Fireworks) Stanley: Trumpet Voluntary Truax: Fanfare for three trumpets, organ, and timpani

CD234: MUSIC FOR CEREMONY & CELEBRATION. Richard Giangiulio, trumpet; Paul Riedo, organ; Dallas Symphony Brass & Percussion. Monteverdi, Toccata from Orfeo; Handel, Hail the Conquering Hero from Judas Maccabaeus, and Overture from The Royal Fireworks; Purcell, Sonata and Suite for Trumpet and Organ, Roman, Suite; Jiri Linek, Intradas; Oskar Lindberg, Gammal Fäbodpsalm; Bert Truax, Call to Glory; plus Six Sonatas of the Lisbon Court Trumpet Corps, and Silver Trumpets. UPC 00941472342-0 ORDER NOW Click here for CD cover photo and details.

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Monteverdi: Toccata Handel: Hail the Conquering Hero Linek: Intradas Purcell: Sonata Suite Lindberg: Gammal Fäbodpsalm Boyce: Voluntary Anon: Bicinium Roman: Suite Drottingholmsmusiquen Anon: Silver Trumpets Handel: Overture from the Royal Fireworks Truax: Call to Glory Anon: Six Sonatas of the Lisbon Court

CD383: THE BIG TROMBONE, Jeffrey Reynolds, Bass Trombone; and STERLING BRASS, Daniel Perantoni, Tuba; David Hickman, Trumpet. UPC 00941473832-5 ORDER NOW This compact disc is a combination of two albums originally released as LPs S383 and S394. The Big Trombone features Jeffrey Reynolds, who was bass trombonist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic for 40 years. Sterling Brass features Daniel Perantoni, tuba, and David Hickman, trumpet. Both were founding members of Summit Brass, and are international soloists. Perantoni and Hickman teach at Indiana University and Arizona State University, resp. The Big Trombone: Galliard, Sonata No. 1 for bass trombone and piano (with Zita Carno piano); Gregory Kosteck, Concert Music for unaccompanied bass trombone; Donal Michalsky, Fantasia a due for horn and bass trombone (with Robert Henderson, horn); Patrick McCarty, Sonata for Bass Trombone and Piano (with Zita Carno, piano); Walter Hartley, Sonata Breve for unaccompanied bass trombone; Orlando Di Lasso, Susanne un Jour for bass trombone and vocal ensemble. Sterling Brass: Morgan Powell, Midnight Realities and Transition (tuba with the Illinois Contemporary Chamber Players); Glenn Hackbarth, Double Concerto (trumpet and tuba with the Illinois Contemporary Chamber Players).

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Galliard, Sonata no 1 for Bassoon Mvt 1 Mvt 2 Mvt 3 Mvt 4 Mvt 5 Kosteck, Concert Music Michalsky, Fantasia McCarty, Sonata Mvt 1 Mvt 2 Hartley, Sonata Breve Mvt 1 Mvt 2 Di Lasso, Susanne un Jour Powell, Midnight Realities and Transition Hackbarth, Double Concerto Mvt 1 Mvt 2 Mvt 3

CD450: HERBERT L. CLARKE, CORNET SOLOIST OF THE SOUSA BAND. Complete collection of original double-sided recordings made 1900-1922 by Herbert L. Clarke, the most-acclaimed cornetist of all time. Over 75 minutes of music now on CD. Includes Carnival of Venice, Bride of the Waves, Sounds from the Hudson, Caprice Brilliante, Ah Cupid, Rondo Caprice, Showers of Gold, Stars in a Velvety Sky, Killarney, La Veta `Caprice, Perhaps Loveís Dream, Aloha Oe, Southern Cross, The Holy City, Once Upon a Time, Russian Fantasy, The Palms, Berceuse, Twilight Dreams, Love's Old Sweet Song, Macushla. UPC 00941474502-6 ORDER NOW

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Bride of the Waves(rec. 1904) Holy City(1900) Sounds from the Hudson(1909) Killarney(1901) Caprice Brilliante(1908) Love's Dream(1901) Carnival of Venice(1909) Ah Cupid(1909) Bride of the Waves(1908) Once Upon A Time(1909) Rondo Caprice(1909) Aloha Oe(1914) Russian Fantasie(1909) the Palms(1916) La Veta Caprice(1909) Berceuse(1916) Valse Brilliante(1909) Twilight Dreams(1917) Southern Cross(1912) Love's Old Sweet Song(1917) Showers of Gold(1912) Macushla(1917) The Debutante(1908) Killarney(1917) Carnival of Venice(1922) Stars in a Velvety Sky(1922)

CD512: TREASURES FOR HORN & TRUMPET. Gregory Hustis, Horn; Richard Giangiulio, Trumpet; Eric Barr, Oboe; Dallas Chamber Orchestra. Leopold Mozart, Concerto in D for Horn & Orchestra; Johann Hertel, Concerto a 6 for Trumpet, Oboe, Strings, & Continuo; Saint-Saens, Romances for Horn, op. 36 & 67; John Eccles, Symphony for Mercury; Beethoven, Sextet for Two Horns and Strings; Grimm-Freres, Two Waltzes and a March. "right, stylish performances", Los Angeles Times UPC 00941475122-5 ORDER NOW Click here for CD cover photo and details – Richard Giangiulio. Click here for CD cover photo and details –

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Leopold Mozart, Concerto in D: Mvt 1 (Allegro moderato) Mvt 2 (Menuet) Mvt 3 (Andante) Mvt 4 (Allegro) Hertel, Concerto a 6: Mvt 1 (Allegro) Mvt 2 (Arioso) Mvt 3 (Allegro) Saint-Saens: Romance, op. 36 Romance, op. 37 Eccles: Symphony for Mercury Majestic Allegro Slow Brisk Beethoven: Sextet for Two Horns Allegro con brio Adagio Rondo Allegro Grimm-Freres: Waltz 1 Waltz 2 March

CD663: ANTHONY PLOG, TRUMPET. Hindemith: Sonata for Trumpet & Piano; Halsey Stevens: Sonata for Trumpet & Piano; Fisher Tull: Profiles for Solo Trumpet; Petrassi: Fanfare for Three Trumpets; Frank Campo: Two Studies for Trumpet & Guitar; Plog: Animal Ditties 2; Erickson: Kryl. "fascinating disc, brought off brilliantly", Musical America UPC 00941476632-8 ORDER NOW

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Stevens: Sonata Tull: Profiles Petrassi: Fanfare Campo: Two Studies Plog: Animal Ditties Erickson: Kryl Hindemith: Sonata

CD665: THOMAS STEVENS, TRUMPET. Peter Maxwell Davies & George Antheil: Sonatas for Trumpet & Piano; Hans Werner Henze: Sonatina; Thomas Stevens: Triangles, Variations on a Clifford Interval, & A New Carnival of Venice for four trumpets; Henri Tomasi: Triptyque; Ibert: Impromptu; Bernstein: Rondo for Lifey; Charles Dodge: Extensions; Meyer Kupferman: Three Ideas. Piano: Zita Carno, David Wheatley, Chet Swiatkowski; Charlie Shoemake, vibraphone; Barry Lieberman, bass; w/ the Los Angeles Philharmonic Trumpet section. "Tom Stevens is at one and the same a virtuoso and a highly thoughtful musician. I can think of only a handful of players who are his equal, and certainly none better." Andre Previn. UPC 00941476652-6 ORDER NOW Click here for CD cover photo and details.

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Davies Sonata: Mvt 1 (Allegro Moderato) Mvt 2 (Lento) Mvt 3 (Allegro Vivo) Antheil Sonata: Mvt 1 (Allegretto) Mvt 2 (Dolce) Mvt 3(Scherzo Vivace) Mvt 4(Allegretto) Stevens: Triangles Mvt 1(Senza Misura) Mvt 2(Quasi Lento) Mvt 3(Presto Possibile) Henze: Sonatina Mvt 1(Toccata) Mvt 2(Canzone) Mvt 3(Segnali) Kupferman: Three Ideas Adagio Non Troppo Allegro Scherzando Lento Dodge: Extensions Stevens: Variations on Clifford Intervals Stevens: A New Carnival of Venice Bernstein: Rondo for Lifey Tomasi: Triptyque Scherzo Largo Salterelle Ibert: Impromptu

CD666: PISTONS AND PIPES. Richard Giangiulio, Trumpet; Paul Riedo, Organ. Handel: Suite in D; Fantini: 3 Sonatas; Vincent Persichetti: The Hollow Men; Alan Hovhaness: Sonata for Trumpet & Organ; Pietro Baldassare: Sonata in F; Andrea Grossi: Sonata Decima; Henri Tomasi: Variations Gregoriennes; Vincenzo Bellini: Concerto in Eb. Giangiulio was solo trumpet with Dallas Symphony. UPC 00941476662-5 ORDER NOW Click here for CD cover photo and details.

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G.F. Handel Suite in D Major: Mvt 1 (Overture) Mvt 2 (Gigue) Mvt 3 (Aire) Mvt 4 (March) Fantini: Sonata No. 3 (detta del Niccolini) Sonata No. 5(Detta Del' Adimari) Sonata No. 8(Detta Del Nero) Persichetti: The Hollow Men Baldassare: Sonata in F Mvt 1 Mvt 2 Mvt 3 Hovhaness: Sonata Mvt 1 Mvt 2 Mvt 3 Grossi: Sonata Desima Mvt 1 Mvt 2 Mvt 3 Mvt 4 Tomasi: Variations Gregoriennes Bellini: Concerto in Eb

CD667: THOMAS STEVENS, TRUMPET. Verne Reynolds: Signals (solo tpt & tuba w/ brass; Roger Bobo, tuba); Wm Kraft: Encounters III (tpt, percussion); Chou Wen-chung: Soliloquy of a Bhiksuni (solo tpt, brass, perc.); Robert Henderson: Variation Movements (tpt solo); Silvestre Revueltas: Two Little Serious Pieces (tpt & woodwinds: Westwood Wind Quintet); Frank Campo: Times (tpt solo); Meyer Kupferman: Fires of Prometheus (tpt & piano). Stevens is solo trumpet with Los Angeles Philharmonic. "excellent pieces. performances entertaining to incredible . Without a doubt, one of the worldís finest brass players.", American Rcd Guide UPC 00941476672-4 ORDER NOW Click here for CD cover photo and details.

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Reynolds: Signals Kraft Encounters: Mvt 1 (Strategy) Mvt 2 (Truce of God) Mvt 3 (Tactics) Wen-Chung: Soliloquy Henderson: Variation Movements Theme Very Fast Slow Fast and Rhythmic Revueltas: Two Little Serious Pieces Allegro Tempo di Valse Campo: Good Times Time to Go Kupferman: Fires of Prometheus

CD668: DAVID HICKMAN, TRUMPET. Halsey Stevens, Sonata; Kent Kennan, Sonata; Norman Dello Joio, Sonata; Rafael Mendez, Scherzo; William Presser, Suite; John Barnes Chance, Credo; Joseph Turrin, Caprice. with Eric Dalheim and Pauline Soderholm, piano. Hickman is founder and trumpet with the Summit Brass. "a terrific trumpeter", says Maurice Andre "Hickman is an astonishing musician. His articulation and phrasing are impeccable. Highly recommended.", Fanfare UPC 00941476682-3 ORDER NOW

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Chance: Credo Stevens Sonata: Mvt 1 (Allegro Moderato) Mvt 2 (Adagio tenero) Mvt 3 (Allegro) Bennet: Rose Variations Presser: Suite Adagio Adagio, Allegro Allegro Vivo Turrin: Caprice Kennan: Sonata With Strength and Vigor Rather Slowly and With Freedom Moderately Fast Dello Joio: Sonata Theme and Variations Andante Liberamente Allegro Spumente Mendez: Scherzo

CD669: LOUIS RANGER, TRUMPET. Flor Peeters, Sonata; Jean Coulthard, Fanfare Sonata; Ellen Taaffe Zwilich, Clarino Quartet; Harold Shapero, Sonata; Meyer Kupferman, Infinities Twenty-Two. with Bruce Vogt, Piano, and David Flello, Christopher Lane, David Michaux, trumpets. Louis Ranger has been co-principal trumpet with the New York Philharmonic & member of American Brass Quintet. "Brilliant sonics! Recommended on all counts." Tircuit, InTune Magazine UPC 00941476692-2 ORDER NOW

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Peeters Sonata: Mvt 1 (Allegro) Mvt 2 (Aria) Mvt 3 (Finale) Coulthard Fanfare Sonata: Mvt 1 (Allegro ma non troppo) Mvt 2 (Passacaglia) Taaffe Zwilich: Clarino Quartet Mvt 1 Mvt 2 Mvt 3 Shapero: Sonata Mvt 1 Mvt 2 Kupferman: Infinities Twenty-Two Ritual Mode Projectile Turnabout Jazz Bond

CD704: MARYLAND BACH ARIA GROUP: Larry Vote, baritone; Jeff Silberschlag, tpt; Deborah Greitzer, bsn; Jeanne Fryberger Vote, hpsd. J.S. Bach, "Grosser Herr" from Christmas Oratorio; & "Er ist's, der ganz allein"; Telemann, Cantata "Jauchzet dem Herrn"; Lieder: Glück, Der Schafer, Die Jugend; Concerto in D trumpet, strings, continuo; Concerto in D, trumpet, 2 oboes, continuo; Handel, aria "Revenge, Timotheus Cries"; Fasch, Bassoon Sonata. UPC 00941477042-4 ORDER NOW

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J S Bach: Christmas Oratorio Telemann: Cantata Concerto in D Major(TWV 51:D7) Fasch: Sonata in C Major J S Bach: Er ist's, der ganz allein Handel: Alexander’s Feast Telemann: Glück / Der Schäafer / Die Jugend Telemann: Concerto in D (TWV 53:D2)

CD705: THE ITALIAN VOYAGE, with the Maryland Bach Aria Group. J.S. Bach, “Wacht Auf” (Cantata 20), and "Wacht Auf" (Cantata 110); Torelli, Sonata in D (trumpet, strings, continuo); Vivaldi, Concerto "La Notte" (bassoon, strings, continuo); Marcello, Salmo Decimoquinto (baritone voice, bassoon, cello, continuo) and Sonata 5 (cello, bassoon, continuo); Stradello, Sinfonia. Larry Vote, baritone; Jeff Silberschlag, trumpet; Deborah Greitzer, bassoon; Pamela Greitzer, cello; Jeanne Fryberger-Vote, harpsichord; plus strings. UPC 00941477052-3 ORDER NOW

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J S Bach: Wacht Auf(Cantata 20) Torelli: Sonata in D Vivaldi: Concerto "La Notte" Marcello: Salmo Decimoquinto Stradella: Sinfonia to the Serenata Marcello: Sonata 5 J S Bach: Wacht Auf(Cantata 110)

CD760: TRUMPETER EMERITUS, ARMANDO GHITALLA. Hummel Concerto in E, Molter Concerto in D, Michael Haydn Concerto in C, plus Concertino in Eb by Albrechtsberger, and the anonymous Suite in D. A legend in the trumpet world, for years solo trumpet with the Boston Symphony, Ghitalla made these recordings in his prime. They were the first-ever recordings of these works. Conducted by Pierre Monteux, Harold Farberman, & John Moriarty with members of the Boston Symphony and the Copenhagen Chamber Orch. "All are splendid performances. What makes them so outstanding is Ghitalla’s sense of elegant style. This is a collection of worthy repertory, played as if by the Archangel Gabriel himself. Highly recommended.", InTune Mag. UPC 00941477602-0 ORDER NOW

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Hummel Concerto in E: Mvt 1 (Allegro con spirito) Mvt 2 (Andante) Mvt. 3 (Rondo) Albrechtsberger Concertino in Eb Mvt 1 (Moderato) Mvt 2 (Minuetto) Mvt 3(Larghetto) Mvt 4(Vivace) Molter: Concerto in D Mvt 1 Mvt 2 Mvt 3 Anon: Suite in D Mvt 1(Overture) Mvt 2(Rigaudons 1 & 2) Mvt 3(Aria) Mvt 4(Anglaise 1 & 2) Mvt 4(Saraband) Mvt 5(Hornpipes 1 & 2) Mvt 6(Minuets 1 & 2) Mvt 7(Gigue) M. Haydn: Concerto in C Mvt 1(Adagio) Mvt 2(Allegro molto)

CD761: THOMAS STEVENS, TRUMPET. Hindemith, Trumpet Sonata; Bozza, Caprice, Lied, and Badinage; Ropartz, Andante & Allegro; Barat, Andante & Scherzo; Borden, Six Dialogues for trumpet & trombone; Lewis, Monophony VII for unaccompanied trumpet; Poulenc, Sonata for trumpet, horn, & trombone (w/ John Cerminaro, horn; Ralph Sauer, trombone); Zita Carno, piano. "technical & musical bravura. Sensational." InTune Magazine UPC 00941477612-9 ORDER NOW Click here for CD cover photo and details.

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Hindemith Sonata: Mvt 1 (Mit Kraft) Mvt 2 (Maasig bewegt) Mvt 3 (Trauermusik & Chorale) Bozza: Caprice Ropartz : Andante and Allegro Barat: Andante and Scherzo Bozza: Lied Bozza: Badinage Poulenc: Sonata Allegro Moderato Andante Rondeau Borden: Six Dialogues Allegro Allegro Andante and Un Poco Allegretto Con Giorralita Majestic Allegretto Lewis: Monophony VII

CD762: Facets: JOHN HOLT, Trumpet. Music for solo and multiple trumpets. Wintle, Ballade and Three Studies for Trumpet Ensemble; Luening, Introduction and Allegro; Clarke, From the Shores of the Mighty Pacific and The Southern Cross; lo Presti, Suite for Five Trumpets; Peeters, Sonata for Trumpet & Piano; Ellington, I’m Beginning To See The Light and Sophisticated Lady; Tull, Canonical Trilogy for four trumpets. With Natalia Bolshakova, piano; trumpet ensemble; Ricky Duhaime, conductor. UPC 0094147762-8 ORDER NOW Click here for CD cover photo and details.

John Holt is principal trumpet of the Dallas Opera Orchestra and has performed and recorded with the Dallas Symphony, Fort Worth Symphony, Dallas Opera Orchestra, and Voices of Change. He is Assistant Professor of Trumpet at the University of North Texas. "He is a fine, expressive player with a pleasant tone quality, clean articulation, and excellent technical skills." Kilpatrick, American Record Guide

“Every item on John Holt’s new recording lives up to the title ‘Facets’. The programme is diverse, ranging from Herbert Clarke trumpet bonbons and smashing arrangements of Duke Ellington tunes to more adventurous contemporary fare…Ronald Lo Presti’s Suite for Five Trumpets is a celebration of fanfares and interweaving lines, while Fisher Tull’s Canonical Trilogy for four trumpets manages to pack an enormous amount of interesting sounds into three movements. Another winner is James Wintle’s Three Studies for trumpet ensemble, whose audacious energy tests the virtuosity of its exultants (but they triumph)… Holt is an elegant, sensitive artist.” Gramophone, Awards issue 2004

“Holt is a fine, expressive player with a pleasant tone quality, clean articulation, and excellent technical skills…All [the works] are played with beautiful tone and blend by Holt and his Texas trumpet friends Rick Bogard, Keith Johnson, Adam Gordon, Bert Truax, and Jimmy Tullos.” American Record Guide, Nov/Dec 2004

“If you like trumpets, this is a civilized humdinger.” Fanfare, Nov/Dec 2004

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Wintle: Ballade Mozart: Kyrie for Five Sopranos Luening: Introduction & Allegro Clarke: From the Shores of the Mighty Pacific lo Presti: Suite Mvt 1 (Intrada) Mvt 2 (Chorale) Mvt 3 (Finale) Peeters: Sonata Mvt 1 (Allegro) Mvt 2 (Aria) Mvt 3 (Finale) Ellington: I'm Beginning to See the Light Sophisticated Lady Clarke: The Southern Cross Tull: Canonical Trilogy for four trumpets Mvt 1 (Allegro) Mvt 2 (Lento) Mvt 3 (Allegretto) Wintle: Three Studies for Trumpet Ensemble Mvt 1 (Allegro Moderato) Mvt 2 (Unhurried) Mvt 3 (Allegro Vivace)

CD763: UNconventional Trumpet. JOHN HOLT, Trumpet. Natalia Bolshakova, piano. Music by University of North Texas composers. Merrill Ellis, Einyah Festival. Rule Beasley, Fanfare and Scherzo. Cindy McTee, Fanfare for Trumpets. Martin Mailman, Concertino, Op. 31. Fisher Tull, Eight Profiles for Solo Trumpet; Three Bagatelles. Larry Austin, Charley's Cornet. William P. Latham, Suite for Trumpet. With Keith Johnson, trumpet; Mark Ford, percussion; Mark Ford, percussion, assisted by Jason Baker, percussion. UPC 00941477632-7 ORDER NOW Click here for CD cover photo and details.

UNconventional Trumpet was inspired by a great teacher, John James Haynie, who taught trumpet at the University of North Texas from 1950 to 1990. Most of the pieces on this CD were dedicated to Haynie. John Holt was appointed appointed Professor of Trumpet at UNT in 2003. He is principal trumpet with the Dallas Opera and has performed and recorded with the Dallas Symphony, Fort Worth Symphony, Dallas Opera Orchestra, and Voices of Change.

“John Holt plays with a pleasingly warm tone and seemingly effortless technique.” Fanfare, May/June 2005

“Sweet, burnished tone and excellent intonation.” American Record Guide, May/June 2005

“Unconventional Trumpet is an excellent recording of difficult trumpet literature by University of North Texas composers and this is the first-known recording of some of these works. The high quality of this recording, the precision of the ensembles, and John Holt’s excellent performances, especially all eight of Tull’s Profiles, should be of particular interest to college teachers and students.” The Instrumentalist, December 2005

“Holt’s performance is very precise with impeccable rhythm and an agility that impresses.” International Trumpet Guild Journal, Jan. 2006

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Ellis: Einyah Festival Beasley: Fanfare and Scherzo McTee: Fanfare for Trumpets Mailman: Concertino Mvmt 1 Mvmt 2 Mvmt 3 Tull: Profiles I II III IV V VI VII VIII Austin: Charley's Cornet Latham: Suite for Trumpet Mvmt 1 Mvmt 2 Mvmt 3 Tull: Three Bagatelles I II III

CD764: Facets 2: JOHN HOLT, Trumpet. With Natalia Bolshakova, Piano; Paul Fried, Flute. Eric Ewazen: Sonata; Joseph Turrin: Two Portraits; James Wintle: Northwest Miniatures; Merrill Ellis: Trumpet Piece; Fisher Tull: Vignette; Francine Trester: Patricia's Aria; George Gershwin: Someone to Watch Over Me; Kent Kennan: Sonata. UPC 00941477642-6 ORDER NOW Click here for CD cover photo and details.

“One of the standards of the trumpet repertoire, Kent Kennan’s Sonata, is here in all its accomplished glory…Holt plays [throughout the CD] with perfect technique and intonation, altering his sound deftly to suit the multitude of colors packed into these challenging works.” Gramophone, May 2005

“Facets 2 is a first-rate recording.” The Instrumentalist, October 2005

“The performances are excellent and the sound quality, in the Texas Mesquite Arts Centre, is thoroughly sympathetic.” Jonathan Woolf, MusicWeb, Feb. 2007

“John Holt has bestowed upon the trumpet community another excellent recording of some great recital repertoire…His rich, velvety tone is especially remarkable on Turrin’s exciting Two Portraits, as well as the stirring Someone to Watch Over Me. His performance of the Ewazen Sonata highlights his great control over a variety of tonal colors…Overall, this disc offers the listener very high quality performances of some wonderful recital repertoire, both standard and less traditional. I recommend this CD highly.” Peter Wood, ITG Journal, October 2005

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Ewazen: Sonata Mvmt 1 Mvmt 2 Mvmt 3 Turrin: Two Portraits Psalm Incantation Wintle: Northwest Miniatures Mvmt 1 Mvmt 2 Mvmt 3 Mvmt 4 Ellis: Trumpet Piece Tull: Vignette Trester: Patricia's Aria Gershwin: Someone to Watch Over Me Kennan: Sonata Mvmt 1 Mvmt 2 Mvmt 3

CD765: Trumpet Concertos. JOHN HOLT, Trumpet; Slovak Radio Orchestra, Kirk Trevor, Conductor. ALEXANDRA PAKHMUTOVA, Concerto for Trumpet in Bb; ERIC EWAZEN, Concerto for Trumpet and Strings; ANTHONY PLOG, Concerto No. 2 for Trumpet and Orchestra. UPC 00941477652-5 ORDER NOW Click here for CD cover photo and details.

John Holt is principal trumpet with the Dallas Opera Orchestra and trumpet professor at the University of North Texas. His first three CDs received unanimous critical acclaim, with Gramophone Magazine saying “Holt plays with perfect technique and intonation, altering his sound to suit..challenging works.”

Pakhmutova’s works are imbued with the spirit of Russian life, folk tunes, and impressions of the country. Ewazen, faculty member at The Juilliard School, has written many works for brass and is the recipient of numerous composition awards and prizes. Plog, frequently recorded trumpet player and composer, is a music professor in Freiburg, Germany.

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Pakhmutova: Concerto for Trumpet in Bb Ewazen: Concerto for Trumpet and Strings: Allegro moderato Scherzo Elegia Allegro agitato Plog: Concerto No. 2: Allegro moderato Adagio, with freedom Lento; Allegro moderato

CD766: Trumpet Colors. Trio Chromos: Ismael Betancor, Trumpet; Jos_(c) Luis Castillo, Piano; Carlos Rivero, Cello. William Schmidt: Jazzberries; Alex Shapiro: Elegy; Astor Piazzolla: Las cuatro estaciones porteñas; Scott Robbins: Three Blues for Cello & Trumpet; Robert J. Bradshaw: Statements, Commanding. UPC 00941477662-4 ORDER NOW

This CD explores various colors of trumpet in ensemble with piano and cello. William Schmidt, one of the world’s leading exponents of brass writing, explores his Jazzberries: Raspberry Riffs, Blackberry Blues, Boysenberry Boogie, and Strawberry Jam. Piazzolla, the best known composer of tangos, contributes four wonderful tangos, transcribed from bandoneon here for trumpet, piano, and cello. American composers Shapiro, Robbins, and Bradshaw round out this wonderful album featuring the Spanish group Trio Chromos, all members of the Gran Canaria Philharmonic Orchestra in Spain.

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Schmidt: Jazzberries Raspberry Riffs Blackberry Blues Boysenberry Boogie Strawberry Jam Shapiro: Elegy Piazzolla: Las cuatros estaciones porteñas Primavera Porteña Verano Porteño Otoño Porteño Invierno Porteño Robbins: Three Blues Mvt.1 Mvt.2 Mvt.3 Bradshaw: Statements, Commanding George Washington Theodore Roosevelt Abraham Lincoln Thomas Jefferson

CD767: French Trumpet Concertos. JOHN HOLT, Trumpet. With the Slovak Radio Orchestra, Kirk Trevor, Conductor. Henri Tomasi, Concerto pour Trompette et Orchestre; Robert Planel, Concerto pour Trompette et Orchestre à cordes; Andr_(c) Jolivet, II^e Concerto pour Trompette; and Alfred Desenclos, Incantation, Thr_(r)ne et Danse. UPC 00941477672-3 ORDER NOW Click here for CD cover photo and details.

“Another winner for Crystal Records…all four [works] are entertaining and worth hearing. Indeed, I’ve been playing this recording compulsively since acquiring it a little more than a week ago…His playing leaves behind the mechanical issues of the trumpet and achieves the distinction of vocalism. It is as if he is singing through the trumpet, producing a big, warm sound when that is wanted, a subtle thinner sound when that is called for, all with the inflections of a master singer. There is a sense of relaxed confidence even in the most virtuosic passages, but also a sense of excitement and joy in the pure pleasure of playing these enchanting works.” Leonard Link, on the web, April 2007

John Holt is principal trumpet with the Dallas Opera Orchestra and trumpet professor at the University of North Texas. His first four CDs on Crystal received unanimous acclaim, with Gramophone Magazine describing him as “an elegant, sensitive artist.” The four concertos herein are a feast for the sensibilities: lyrical or dramatically expressive; rhythmically or harmonically nodding to the popularity of jazz; reflective of modern chamber music and symphonic music first heard in Paris in the 1920s; or expressing new ideologies.

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Tomasi Concerto: Mvt. 1 Mvt. 2 Mvt 3 Planel Concerto: Mvt.1 Mvt. 2 Mvt. 3 Jolivet Concerto: Mvt.1 Mvt.2 Mvt.3 Desenclos: Incantation Thr_(r)ne Danse

CD768: Facets 3: JOHN HOLT, Trumpet. With Sophia Grech, Mezzo Soprano; and Nataliya Sukhina, Piano. James Wintle, Distant Voices from Trumpet and String Quartet (Igor Borodin and Julia Bushkova, Violins; Katrin Meidell, Viola; Johannes Kleinmann, Cello); Barbara Harbach, Perambulations for Trumpet and Piano; Barbara Harbach, Emily! (on texts by Emily Dickinson); Francine Trester, Four Thoreau Songs (on texts by Henry David Thoreau) for mezzo soprano, trumpet or flugelhorn, and piano; Francine Trester, Sonata for Trumpet and Piano; Joseph Klein, Die Königskünderin (for unaccompanied trumpet); Ulysses Kay, Tromba for trumpet and piano. UPC 00941477682-2 ORDER NOW Click here for CD cover photo and details.

John Holt is principal trumpet with the Dallas Opera Orchestra and trumpet professor at the University of North Texas. This is his sixth solo CD on Crystal. His first five CDs received unanimous acclaim, with Gramophone Magazine describing him as “an elegant, sensitive artist.” This CD features works written for him, plus Tromba by the well-known composer Ulysses Kay.

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Wintle: Distant Voices Mvt 1. Allegro Mvt 2. Adagio Espressivo Mvt 3. Allegro Vivo Mvt 4. Largo; Presto Harbach: Perambulations for Trumpet and Piano Harbach: Emily! Mvt 1.I Taste a Liquor Never Brewed Mvt 2.If You Were Coming in the Fall Mvt 3.Wild Nights! Wild Nights! and For Each Ecstatic Instant Trester: Four Thoreau Songs Mvt 1. The Moon Mvt 2. Indeed, Indeed Mvt 3. Smoke Mvt 4. I Am the Autumnal Sun Trester: Sonata for Trumpet and Piano Mvt 1. Moderato Mvt 2. Poco Adagio Mvt 3. Allegro Klein: Die Königskünderin (The King-Proclaimer) Kay: Tromba Mvt 1. Prologue Mvt 2. Nocturne Mvt 3. Mobile

CD801: MUSIC OF HOVHANESS Symphony No.11: All Men Are Brothers, Prayer of St. Gregory (Thomas Stevens, trumpet), Armenian Rhapsody No.1, Tzaikerk. Royal Philharmonic, Hovhaness conducting, & Crystal Chamber Orchestra, Ernest Gold conducting. UPC 00941478012-6 ORDER NOW

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Symphony No. 11 Armenian Rhapsody Prayer of St. Gregory Tzaikerk

CD952: CANTATAS AND ARIAS. Betsy Norden, Soprano; Bob Haley, Trumpet; Alexander String Quartet; Donald Foster, Keyboard. J.S. Bach: Cantata No. 51 (Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen); Seufzer, Tränen, Krummer, Not (from Cantata 21); Auch, mit gedämpften (from Cantata 36); Handel: Destro dallí empia dite and Alle voci del bronzo guerriero; Scarlatti: Mio tesoro and Con voce festiva; Jeremiah Clarke: Trumpet Voluntary. "You'll get an idea of the treasure that is Betsy Norden." Washington Star UPC 00941479522-9 ORDER NOW

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Handel: Destro dall' empia dite Scarlatti: Mio tesoro Bach Cantata #51: Mvt 1 (Aria) Mvt 2 (Recitativo) Mvt 3 (Aria) Mvt 4 (Chorale) Handel: Alle voci del bronzo guerriero Bach: Cantata 21 Seufzer, Tränen, Krummer, Not Scarlatti:: Con voce festiva Bach: Cantata 36 Auch, mit gedampften Clarke: Trumpet Voluntary

CD960: PHILHARMONIC STANDARD TIME. Tom Stevens, Trumpet; Terry Trotter, Piano; Tom Warrington, Bass; Ralph Penland, Drums. Stevens, principal tpt, Los Angeles Philharmonic, & friends improvise jazz renditions of songs by composers previously affiliated with L.A. Phil: John Green, Bronislaw Kaper, David Raksin, Victor Scherzinger, Henry Mancini, Ferde Grofe. Out of Nowhere, Body and Soul, Invitation, I Cover the Waterfront, While My Lady Sleeps, Laura, Tangerine, Two for the Road, Sylvia, On the Trail. "thoroughly recommended", Jazz Journal Intl. UPC 00941479602-8 ORDER NOW Click here for CD cover photo and details.

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Green: Out of Nowhere Body and Soul I Cover the Waterfront Kaper: Invitation While My Lady Sleeps

Cassettes

C232: MUSIC FOR FESTIVE OCCASIONS. Richard Giangiulio, trumpet; Paul Riedo, organ; & the Dallas Trumpets. Introduction & Trumpet Tune, Clarke; Trumpet Voluntary, Buxtehude; Mouret, Handel, John Stanley, Gervais, Charpentier, Truax, plus the Wedding Marches of Wagner and Mendelssohn. 009414723246 Cassette ORDER NOW

C368: DAVID HICKMAN, TRUMPET. Kent Kennan, Sonata; Rafael Mendez, Scherzo; Norman Dello Joio, Sonata; Joseph Turrin, Caprice. 009414736840 Cassette ORDER NOW

C450: CORNET SOLOIST HERBERT L. CLARKE. original recordings from 1907-1921 with Sousa Band & Victor Orchestra. Rondo Caprice, Carnival of Venice, Russian Fantasie, Bride of the Waves, Southern Cross, Valse Brilliante, Stars in a Velvety Sky, La Veta Caprice, etc. 009414745040 Cassette ORDER NOW

C512: TREASURES FOR HORN & TRUMPET. Gregory Hustis, horn; Richard Giangiulio, trumpet. Leopold Mozart: Concerto for Horn & Orch; Hertel: Concerto for Trumpet, Oboe, & Strings; Beethoven: Sextet; Saint-Saens: Romances for Horn; Eccles: Symphony; Grimm-Freres. 009414751249 Cassette ORDER NOW

C666: PISTONS AND PIPES. Richard Giangiulio, trumpet; Paul Riedo, organ. Hovhaness: Sonata for Trumpet & Organ; Handel: Suite; Variations Gregoriennes: also Fantini, Persichetti, Baldassare, Grossi, & Bellini. 009414766649 Cassette ORDER NOW

C704: MARYLAND BACH ARIA GROUP: Larry Vote, baritone; Jeff Silberschlag, tpt; Deborah Greitzer, bsn; Jeanne Fryberger Vote, harpsichord. J.S. Bach, "Grosser Herr" from Christmas Oratorio; & "Er ist's, der ganz allein"; Telemann, Cantata "Jauchzet dem Herrn"; Concerto in D trumpet, strings, continuo; Concerto in D, trumpet, 2 oboes, continuo; Handel, aria from Alexander's Feast "Revenge, Timotheus Cries"; Fasch, Bassoon Sonata in C Major. UPC 009414770448 Cassette ORDER NOW

C952: CANTATAS & ARIAS. Betsy Norden, Soprano; Bob Haley, Trumpet. J.S. Bach: Cantata No. 51; arias from Cantatas 21 & 36); arias by Handel & Scarlatti; Clarke: Trumpet Voluntary. 009414795243 Cassette ORDER NOW

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