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Sergei Nakariakov - No Limit

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I am a retired trumpet player of many years. I was so taken by the gentle maturity and care shown for the music that I found myself questioning how could a boy of so few years have developed the maturity and obvious love for his craft. He brings tears of appreciation to my old eyes. Such a sweet tone and such flexibility leave me in awe.

THE absolute BEST brass album I've ever heard, by ANYONE. It's not even worth it now to listen to a 'cello play the Rococo variations, because it won't be near as perfect as this man can do on a FLUGELHORN! A must-have for any aspiring brass artist. It is a true source of inspiration and empowerment.

I am professional Jazz trumpet player, and this is the most amazing trumpet playing I have ever heard. If anyone has any aspirations as a trumpet player,(whether classical or jazz), you need to own this CD. Sergei Nakariakov's flugelhorn playing has one of the most beautiful and musical sounds I have ever heard,

What an appropriate title! This really is young Russian trumpet virtuoso Sergei Nakriakov at his best, and this is probably his best album. The intro and rondo capriccioso is my favorite piece of music from Sergei's repertoire, and is played with incredible speed, ednurance, and extremely vibrant tone quality. This is more impressive than the original piece, which was written for cello. The andante cantabile is also a beautiful piece, played with passion and wonderful warmth and expression. The theme and variations by Tchaikovsky that make up the majority of the album are very impressive as you can hear how Nakariakov's low register proves that it is possible to sound like a trombone for long periods of time on a flugelhorn. The other really nice piece on this album is "Rhpsody in Blue", a classic by Gershwin orginially written for jazz piano, but here for trumpet with an orchestra. This piece is the only jazz piece Nakariakov plays, and as I am a huge jazz fan, I would like to see what else he could do with standard jazz themes. Besides, "Rhapsody in Blue" is more of a combination of jazz and contemporary classical music. Anyway, this is definitely one of the best albums of Nakariakov's, and if I had to pick one album of his, this would be it. I recommend this album to anyone interested in classical or jazz, and a must for all trumpet players. Trust me, it's well worth your money!

There may not be a more impressive disc of music by another trumpeter available. I can not begin to put into words the abilities of this amazing virtuoso. This almost puts his Carmen Fantasy to shame. My only words on this recording are these - BUY THIS CD NOW!! DO NOT Hesitate!! YOU MUST BUY THIS RECORDING!! It is as beautiful as it is a technical fireworks display. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

The reason why I decided to purchase this CD is because I liked Saint-Saens'Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso so much, and I wondered what kind of effect a trumpeter could offer when playing the same piece that was originally designed for violin. When I hurriedly put the CD in my CD walkman and at the moment when the trumpet's sound flowed into my ears, I was startled by the tone that a trumpet could offer! THis new version has offered a whole new different interpretation to this piece of work. I was and am still surprised by the fact that a sophisticated violin music can be played as good as, and even better, on a trumpet. Nakariakov's technique is undoubtedly superb, which makes me feel symphathetic to the the fact that he is not well-known. I highly recommend this CD not only because of the first track but also for the spectacularity of all other tracks.

I can strongly recommend this CD to anyone who enjoys

the trumpet and flugelhorn,this is an incredible performance

by this young musician.Most of the music will be recognised

as cello pieces,but if anything they sound better on the

instruments used.even if you are not a fan of trumpet/flugelhorn

please listen to this amazing CD.

Young Sergei does a wonderful job with these transcriptions. The playing is masterful, nuanced and vibrant. The only fly in the ointment is the Gershwin. The orchestra just doesn't get Gershwin. Legatos in place of staccatos and too even triplets-the unAmericanness of the piece is jarring. Do we play Shosti as badly? Perhaps it is impossible to capture the music unless you have a feel for the culture from which it sprang. Anyway, the CD is a treasure as long as you stick to the other work.

Phenomenal playing; if this guy is as nice as he is good, then another saint is upon the world!

This young man's talent is incredible. His range of ability & expression is powerfully felt. I never tire of listening to his music. The title of this disc says it all: He is indeed limitless in his talent!