The unique qualities of the American trumpet tradition are celebrated in this wide-ranging disc. From the drama of Leo Eylar's dazzling Dance Suite to the wit of William McKinley's Miniature Portraits, virtuosity and brilliance are assured. The two songs from Sondheim's musical Sweeney Todd, orchestrated by McKinley with the composer's consent, convey a quality of ardent determination. Jeffrey Silberschlag is the dedicatee of a number of these works and he carries on the illustrious lineage of American trumpeters. He is partnered by Gerard Schwarz, himself one of the great trumpeters of his generation, before turning to conducting.

Tracklist:

Dance Suite: I. In Sync
II. Romanza
Dance Suite: III. Steppin' Out
The Avatar (Arr. For Trumpet And String Orchestra): The Avatar: II. Enigma-Release (Arr. For Trumpet And String Orchestra)
Invocation
Sweeney Todd (Arr. J. Silberschlag, Orch. W.T. Mckinley For Trumpet And String Orchestra): Johanna
Sweeney Todd (Arr. J. Silberschlag, Orch. W.T. Mckinley For Trumpet And String Orchestra): Not While I'm Around
Notturno
Miniature Portraits: No. 1. Burlesco
Miniature Portraits: No. 2. Humoresque
Miniature Portraits: No. 3. Satirico
Miniature Portraits: No. 4. Sarcasmo
Miniature Portraits: No. 5. Ironico
Miniature Portraits: No. 6. Fantastico
Miniature Portraits: No. 7. Triste: Jazzy
Miniature Portraits: No. 8. Enigmatico
Serenade

UPC: 636943971925
Label: Naxos American
Release Date: 10.30.12
Format: CD

Jeffrey Silberschlag - American Trumpet (CD)