Handel's ability to balance and fuse French and Italian musical tastes is highlighted, particularly in his 'Eight Great Suites'.
Interpretation
The arrangements on this album aim to 'invent' a performance practice where Handel's original works are viewed through a fresh critical lens for trumpet and piano.
Interpretation
The album features Handel's works re-imagined for modern chromatic trumpet and grand piano, instruments that did not exist in Handel's time.
Recording & Production
This album, 'Handel for Trumpet', is Jonathan Freeman-Attwood's tenth solo project for Linn, re-imagining repertoire for trumpet and piano.
Album & Artwork
The album cover features 'Arctic Warming' (2016) by Ian Ritchie CBE, inspired by images of floating liquid sounds, water, and ice in the Arctic.
Performer Biography
Jonathan Freeman-Attwood, the trumpet soloist, is the fourteenth Principal of the Royal Academy of Music and has released thirteen solo albums.
Performer Biography
Anna Szałucka, the pianist, is a Polish pianist recognized for her musicality and virtuosity, and is a co-founder of the Bukolika Piano Trio.
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