Oskar Böhme, a composer and outstanding musician, played the cornet for 24 years at the Mariinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg before his career was halted due to his German origins under Stalin's regime.
Historical Context
The invention of valves around 1820 allowed brass instruments to produce all notes of the chromatic scale, leading to a "golden age" of brass writing.
Composer Biography
Axel Jørgensen, a Danish composer, was best known as a member of the Royal Danish Orchestra but also composed five symphonies and numerous chamber works.
Composition History
Three additional manuscripts by Victor Ewald were discovered in 1964 and authenticated by musicologist André M. Smith, a former trombonist at the New York Metropolitan Opera.
Performer Biography
Buzz Brass, a Canadian quintet, has performed over 1,800 concerts and captivated more than 450,000 classical music lovers across North America, Europe, and China since 2002.
Composition History
Victor Ewald's Brass Quintet No. 1, Op. 5, was the only score of his published during his lifetime, in 1912.
Composition History
Two of the works on this album have only rarely been recorded, making this album a unique presentation of these pieces.
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