Fritz Kreisler, a violinist and composer, famously passed off his own pastiche compositions as rediscovered works by 'past masters,' influencing how audiences perceived art based on a famous name.
Interpretation
Tine Thing Helseth's album combines original trumpet works with arrangements of pieces initially written for voice or other solo instruments.
Composition History
Puccini's Canto d'anime was commissioned by Alfred Michaelis, manager of the Italian Gramophone Company, to demonstrate the new technology of sound recording.
Performer Biography
The first time trumpeter Tine Thing Helseth and pianist Kathryn Stott played together was live on Norwegian radio at a festival in Stavanger.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Helseth aims to showcase the trumpet's expressive range, stating it is as expressive as the violin, flute, or human voice, and wants to go beyond the 'sport aspect' of trumpet-playing.
Interpretation
Helseth notes that growing audience interest in transcriptions and arrangements reflects a healthy shift away from rigid notions of textual fidelity and the sanctity of printed works.
