Symphonieorchester der Hochschule für Musik und Theater, Hamburg
Richard Strauss
Igor Stravinsky
Itaru Sakai
Leoš Janáček
Wolf Kerschek
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Composer Biography
Wolf Kerschek, a composer rooted in jazz, has developed a deep connection with Matthias Höfs, a trumpet soloist, leading to a symbiotic creative partnership where they learn from each other.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Wolf Kerschek, the composer of "The Trumpets Shall Sound" and "Space Heroes," drew inspiration from the historical development of the trumpet, its use in military contexts, and its association with the divine.
Compositional Technique
Wolf Kerschek's "The Trumpets Shall Sound" bridges musical styles, moving from Baroque to funk, with the harpsichord (ancestor of the D6 chord shapes) creating a 'ping-pong' effect between the styles.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Wolf Kerschek's background in film music influenced "The Trumpets Shall Sound," as he uses associations and considers what images a piece of music evokes, rather than creating program music.
Compositional Technique
Richard Strauss's "Festmusik der Stadt Wien" is an exceptional work not only for its enormous brass section (10 trumpets, 7 trombones, 2 tubas, and timpani), but also for its use of two antiphonal choirs, creating interesting sound effects in the Venetian style.
Recording & Production
The album features Matthias Höfs's current trumpet class from the College of Music and Drama in Hamburg, joined by his former students who are now renowned professionals in orchestras like the Berlin Philharmonic.
Compositional Technique
Wolf Kerschek's "The Trumpets Shall Sound" explores the trumpet's capabilities by using complex harmonies, often with three trumpets playing a simple chord, and others playing different chords in various transpositions.
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