The performer Allan Cox uses a technique called 'air patterns,' advocated by trumpet pedagogue Vincent Cichowicz, for practicing tongued passages.
Performer Biography
Amy Dorfman has collaborated with bass virtuoso Edgar Meyer for over twenty years, appearing with him at venues like Alice Tully Hall and the Concertgebouw.
Instruments
Different trumpets were used for various tracks on the album, including a Bach B-flat trumpet, a Schilke E-flat trumpet, and a Bach C trumpet.
Album & Artwork
This CD is dedicated to the performer Allan Cox's parents, George Cox and Muriel Webb, who were amateur musicians.
Recording & Production
The album was recorded in August 2001 and January 2002 in Nashville, TN, at the Steve and Judy Turner Recital Hall, Blair School of Music, Vanderbilt University.
Interpretation
The performer Allan Cox emphasizes that a beautiful trumpet tone is the most important instrumental attribute for classical music, influencing listener attention, musical character, and technical control.
Performer Biography
Amy Dorfman, the pianist on this album, is an Associate Professor of Piano at Vanderbilt University's Blair School of Music.
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