Pacho Flores considers the flugelhorn to be 'the viola of the trumpet family' due to its warm, mellow tones and beautiful middle-lower range.
Interpretation
This album features the first recording of Johann Baptist Georg Neruda's Concerto for Trumpet and String Orchestra using a corno da caccia, as originally prescribed by the composer.
Performer Biography
Pacho Flores won four international competitions, including the prestigious Maurice André Competition, where he received the first prize from Maurice André himself.
Album & Artwork
The album's repertoire includes works originally written for various instruments and voices, showcasing Pacho Flores's broad artistic vision as a concert soloist.
Recording & Production
Pacho Flores carefully selected the ideal instrument for each track on the album, resulting in a peerless sound quality.
Instruments
Pacho Flores has a longstanding relationship with Stomvi, a Spanish instrument maker in Valencia, and works closely with designer Vicente Honorato to choose the perfect materials for his instruments.
Performer Biography
Pacho Flores, the Venezuelan trumpeter, has an impressive collection of twenty-three active instruments and uses nine of them on this debut album for Deutsche Grammophon.
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