Lilly Zhang-Sowa, the pianist, is also a composer, with works like 'Around the World' for trumpet and piano, and regularly collaborates with trumpet soloist Otto Sauter.
Composer Biography
Otto Nicolai, whose works conclude the album, founded the Philharmonic Concerts in Vienna in 1842, thereby establishing the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.
Performer Biography
Helmut Fuchs, the trumpeter on this album, has been the solo trumpeter of the Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden since 2016 and frequently substitutes in prestigious European orchestras.
Interpretation
The arrangement of Bach's French Suite No. 5 for trumpet and piano by Jakob Gruchmann maintains the original's contrapuntal quality by not adding extra voices to the piano part.
Composition History
Jakob Gruchmann, a young composer born in 1991, composed the title work 'erstanden' in 2022 specifically for this album, based on an 11th-century Easter hymn.
Compositional Technique
Jakob Gruchmann's 'erstanden' is a highly virtuosic fantasy for trumpet and piano that aims to transcend the boundaries between classical, jazz, and contemporary music.
Album & Artwork
The album title 'erstanden' (resurrected) reflects a dual purpose: to revive little-known works and to shed new light on familiar pieces through fresh interpretation.
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