The album title 'Kaleidoscope' reflects the dictionary definition of 'any complex pattern of frequently changing shapes and colours,' showcasing the trombone's varied voices.
Instruments
Composers like Biber, Fux, W.A. and Leopold Mozart, and Beethoven exploited the unique color of the trombone, often inspired by virtuosi like Thomas Gschlatt, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's trombonist.
Historical Context
The trombone has been used as a solo or obbligato instrument from the Renaissance to the present day, being particularly popular in the Classical period of the Habsburg empire.
Performer Biography
Kris Garfitt, the album's featured trombonist, is the first prize winner of the International ARD Music Competition in Munich and the solo trombonist of the WDR Symphony Orchestra.
Performer Biography
Guilhem Kusnierek, who performs on one track, is a prize winner in international competitions and the co-principal trombonist of the Deutsche Radio Philharmonie Saarbrücken Kaiserslautern.
Performer Biography
Seri Dan, the pianist on this album, is a collaborative pianist and chamber music assistant at the Hochschule für Musik Saar and has accompanied Kris Garfitt in several major international competitions.
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