The natural trumpet, without valves, is limited to the harmonic series, and its impure notes are less conspicuous when played in mean-tone temperament.
Performer Biography
Niklas Eklund, the trumpeter on this recording, won first prize at the International Altenburg Competition in Germany, the first competition for Baroque trumpet-players.
Historical Context
The combination of trumpet and organ was relatively rare in the 17th and 18th centuries, first appearing with Italian trumpeter Girolamo Fantini in 1634.
Instruments
The organ used for this recording, located in the Haga Church in Gothenburg, was built by John Brombaugh of Eugene, Oregon, and installed in 1991.
Instruments
A finger-hole system was devised in 1960 by Otto Steinkopf to help modern performers switch between valve and natural trumpets, allowing for greater security of attack.
Composer Biography
Girolamo Fantini, "the most excellent trumpeter of all Italy," published a trumpet method in 1638 to introduce the instrument into Italian art music.
Recording & Production
This recording uses the organ of the Haga Church in Gothenburg, which is modeled on North German instruments of the early 17th century and tuned in mean-tone temperament.
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