David Maslanka's Symphony No. 3 was influenced by his move to the Rocky Mountains of Western Montana, incorporating elements of the landscape and local 'Animal and Indian spirits'.
Composition History
Thomas Sleeper's Trumpet Concerto was commissioned by Gary Green, Director of Bands at the University of Miami, for trumpeter Craig Morris.
Performer Biography
Craig Morris, the trumpet soloist, previously held the prestigious position of Principal Trumpet in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
Composer Biography
David Maslanka, composer of Symphony No. 3, is particularly well known for his works for winds and percussion.
Compositional Technique
Thomas Sleeper's Trumpet Concerto is scored for an expanded orchestral wind and percussion section, making it suitable for performance by either a wind ensemble or an orchestra.
Composer Biography
Thomas Sleeper, composer of the Trumpet Concerto, maintains an active dual career as both a composer and a conductor.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The Trumpet Concerto by Thomas Sleeper was inspired by a vivid, numinous dream involving a 'great dark angel' and an 'intense brass fanfare'.
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