France played an important role in the trumpet's renewal in the 20th century, producing many concertos that are now part of the standard repertoire.
Performer Biography
Ole Edvard Antonsen has premiered over 60 large-scale works written specifically for him and has also composed his own works under the title 'Musical Landscapes'.
Recording & Production
This recording was made in February 2010 at the Sala São Paulo, Brazil, using Neumann microphones and a 44.1 kHz/24-bit original format.
Performer Biography
Ole Edvard Antonsen, the trumpet soloist on this album, is regarded worldwide as one of today's most prominent trumpet soloists, having performed in over 40 countries.
Composer's Artistic Vision
André Jolivet, a composer featured on this album, stated that jazz significantly influenced both the music and technique of the trumpet, making it difficult to compose for the instrument without considering the possibilities black Americans had achieved.
Historical Context
The 20th century gave the trumpet a place as a solo instrument, largely due to the arrival of jazz, which influenced many trumpet concertos of the era.
Performer Biography
Ole Edvard Antonsen is a versatile musician who has collaborated with pop and rock artists like John Miles and Lisa Stansfield, as well as jazz ensembles.
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