Undiscovered Trumpet Concertos
Albany, 2024
9/10
Listen to Undiscovered Trumpet Concertos
The trumpet extraordinaire Paul Neebe and The Budafok Dohnáyi Orchestra flesh out 4 involved tracks from 4 different modern composers with strong attention to tonality.
“Longing for Ancient Times”, by Enjott Schneider, starts the listen with Neebe’s animated horn alongside the rich strings and twinkling percussion that occasionally gives way to booming drums, and Jozef Podprocký’s “Concert Piece for Trumpet and Orchestra, Op. 70” follows with giant swells of glorious interplay between the orchestra and well timed trumpet.
On the back half, “Fantasia for Two Trumpets” displays tense and cinematic musicianship via Carl Roskott’s distinct vision, and Terry Mizesko’s “Lamento for Don Quixote – 12 Variations” exits with softer moments of introspection amid the larger presence.
Neebe’s performance is unmatched, and the orchestra complement his prowess with meticulousness for the stunning world premiere recordings.
Travels well with: Dallas Chamber Symphony- Chasing Home; Allison Dromgold Adams- Flames Will Grow