The album exclusively features North American composers, showcasing different facets of Neoclassicism and tonality in contemporary music.
Recording & Production
The album was recorded in the Main Hall of the National Forum of Music in Wrocław in July 2022.
Performer Biography
Monika Hanus-Kobus, the pianist on this album, wrote her doctoral thesis on the chamber works of Eric Ewazen, one of the composers featured.
Historical Context
In the United States, the trumpet holds a higher status than in Poland or other European countries, being associated with jazz, military, marching bands, and mariachi traditions.
Performer Biography
Aleksander Kobus, the trumpeter on this album, is the principal trumpeter of the NFM Wrocław Philharmonic and has won over 30 national and international awards.
Performer Biography
Eloy Panizo Padrón, the trombonist, is the principal trombonist of the NFM Wrocław Philharmonic and has performed with prestigious ensembles like the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra.
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