This album was recorded using 24-bit technology, which offers a significantly greater dynamic range and resolution compared to standard 16-bit recordings.
Performer Biography
Philippe Schartz has performed under renowned conductors such as Claudio Abbado, Pierre Boulez, and Bernard Haitink as a member of various orchestras, including the BBC National Orchestra of Wales.
Performer Biography
Philippe Schartz, the trumpet soloist on this album, was inspired to play the trumpet by listening to his father in their village wind band.
Performer Biography
Jac van Steen, the conductor on this album, became Principal Guest Conductor of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales after a successful return to the BBC Proms in 2005.
Historical Context
The invention of the modern valve trumpet did not immediately lead to many concertos by major composers; the genre was largely reserved for piano, violin, and cello in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Cultural Impact
The prominent use of the trumpet in jazz likely spurred a revival of interest in the instrument as a concerto soloist among classical players and composers.
