The cornet à pistons used on this recording, dating from 1862-1865, belonged to the famous cornetist Jean-Baptiste Arban, known as 'the Paganini of cornetists'.
Historical Context
The period covered by this album, from 1861 to 1951, is considered the 'golden age' of the French trumpet.
Recording & Production
This album is part of a series created by the Philharmonie de Paris to highlight its collection of historical instruments from the Musée de la musique.
Instruments
The Henri Selmer 'Sabarich' model C trumpet, made in 1958, is named after Raymond Sabarich, an eminent trumpet professor at the Paris Conservatoire.
Instruments
Louis Armstrong kept a Selmer 'Balanced' trumpet until the end of his life, affectionately calling it 'my sweet little Selmer'.
Instruments
The Gaveau grand piano, model no. 5, used in this recording was completed in 1929 and represents a pinnacle of French piano manufacturing.
Recording & Production
The recording features instruments from the Musée de la musique, including a cornet, two trumpets, and a Gaveau grand piano, all dating from the late 19th to mid-20th century.
