Nigel Clarke's Outrageous Fortune is styled as a symphonic drama, rather than a traditional concerto, and programmatically follows Shakespeare's tragedy Hamlet.
Composer Biography
Jan Van der Roost, a prolific Belgian composer, composes exclusively to commission and has had his works performed in over 50 countries.
Composer Biography
James M. Stephenson, a Chicago-based composer, came to his full-time composing career late, having performed seventeen seasons as a trumpeter in the Naples Philharmonic.
Performer Biography
Brett Baker, the featured trombone soloist, is a leading brass performer and educator who has produced over 30 solo albums.
Composer Biography
Søren Hyldgaard, an autodidact Danish composer, was widely respected in Denmark and Europe, winning his first official music award at age fourteen.
Recording & Production
This album features four concertos for trombone and symphonic wind ensemble, recorded between 2016 and 2018 at Middle Tennessee State University.
Composition History
The album project originated from a collaboration between soloist Brett Baker and composer Nigel Clarke, aiming to explore the possibilities for solo trombone and wind ensemble.
