Moon Marked – modern music for trumpet
Chris Gekker is one of America’s most acclaimed trumpet players; he is currently Professor of Trumpet at the University of Maryland, and has appeared as guest principal trumpet with the New York Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony and other leading orchestras and opera companies.
In his second album for Métier, he presents premiere recordings of fine works by six composers, demonstrating the mellow and lyrical side of the trumpet in new but melodic and beautiful music. Definitely an album of serenades, not fanfares.
Chris is joined by a group of excellent musicians including members of his extremely gifted family. A treasure for anyone wanting rich and haunting music from the gentle trumpet.
The album was awarded 2nd place in the 2121 American Prize – solo instrumental category.
Details: http://theamericanprize.blogspot.com/2021/08/winners-instrumental-soloists-2021.html
Track Listing
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Richard Auldon Clark (b.1964):
- ... and justice for all? (7:37) Lance Hulme (b.1960):
- Elegy for a Sultry Summer Afternoon (5:29) Carson Cooman (b.1982):
- Moon Marked (6:25) Eric Ewazen (b.1954):
- Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Brahms (12:59) Richard Auldon Clark (b.1964):
- Divertimento - I (2:24)
- Divertimento - II (5:44)
- Divertimento - III (2:03) Alistair Coleman (b.1998):
- Acquainted with the Night (5:52) Franklin Kiermyer (b.1956):
- Peace on Earth (4:28)
Reviews
“This is a very attractive collection of chamber music for trumpet and other instruments; the emphasis is not on brilliance but rather on lyricism. Chris Gekker’s playing is gentle and loving. Very natural recorded sound and helpful program notes by Chris Gekker round out this attractive release.
” —Henry Fogel
“The Gekkers are excellent chamber musicians…. lots of things to enjoy here. Gekker is an exemplary musician, and he has chosen works that are likely to appeal to a broad audience.
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“This is a most stimulating disc, one that encompasses a wide variety of music. A brass disc that concentrates on cantabile is clearly out to set new patterns. Although clearly a showcase for Chris Gekker’s trumpet and flugelhorn playing, it has an overarching feeling of collaboration throughout that lends richness to the whole experience; recommended.
” —Colin Clarke
“Played with quiet perfection… An impeccable technician, at soft dynamic levels Chris Gekker makes his trumpet sound smooth-edged and radiant. He also has incredible control at fortissimo. I really enjoy Moon Marked and I think readers will want to own it
” —Maria Nockin
““I have always enjoyed Chris Gekker’s warm sound. Quite the list of credits; numerous excellent recordings. Poignant works [treated] lovingly.
” —Barry Kilpatrick
“A hinterland between jazz and classical, with a bit of brass banding thrown in. a hinterland between jazz and classical, with a bit of brass banding thrown in. Varied in sound and ranging from moments of more outthere modernity to jolly melody.
” —Jeremy Condliffe
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