Casta Diva - Operatic arias transcribed for trumpet
4/28/2023, 14 Tracks, 1:03:43
Featuring
Matilda Lloyd
Rumon Gamba
Britten Sinfonia
Saverio Mercadante
Vincenzo Bellini
Jean-Baptiste Arban
Luigi Ricci
Gioachino Rossini
Pauline Viardot-García
Gaetano Donizetti
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Compositional Technique
The trumpet, with its high register, could take on a more lyrical character in operatic arrangements than typically heard in an orchestral setting.
Interpretation
This album aims to dismantle stereotypes of the trumpet as a loud, military, male-dominated instrument by showcasing its beauty, musicality, and technical brilliance.
Instruments
The album features four different types of trumpets, including the standard B flat, the bright D trumpet, and the unique, mellow flugelhorn.
Performer Biography
Matilda Lloyd, the trumpet soloist, won the BBC Young Musician of the Year Brass Final in 2014 and debuted at the BBC Proms in 2016.
Historical Context
The trumpet was a fundamental part of the 19th-century Italian operatic scene, used in orchestras, stage music, and for circulating operatic music outside the theatre.
Cultural Impact
In the 19th century, melodies from operas were like pop songs today, composed to be catchy and spread through whistling, humming, or singing.
Recording & Production
The recording uses 24-bit / 96 kHz technology, which provides a dynamic range up to 48 dB greater and 256 times the resolution of standard 16-bit recordings.
