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1/7Historical Context
The trumpet, in its primitive form, dates back to 2000 BC and was used by ancient Egyptians and for military purposes due to its bright, penetrating sound.
Performer Biography
Omar Tomasoni has been the Principal Trumpet of the Concertgebouworkest in Amsterdam since August 2013, and has collaborated with prestigious orchestras like the Berliner Philharmoniker.
Performer Biography
Femke IJlstra, the saxophonist on this album, is one of Europe's youngest female senior professors, having secured her first appointment at age 29.
Performer Biography
Omar Tomasoni, the trumpet player on this album, is considered one of today's greatest trumpet players for his vivid phrasing, fine musicality, and unique sound clarity.
Performer Biography
Rob Goorhuis, a Dutch composer, wrote the piece 'Canzoni' (2021) specifically for Omar Tomasoni, and it is recorded for the first time on this album.
Recording & Production
This album is Omar Tomasoni's first solo recording, a project he had considered for about twenty years.
Instruments
The golden age of the trumpet began in the early 19th century with the invention of piston valves, which allowed for easy playing of chromatic notes.




















