John Williams Trumpet Concerto Featuring Arturo Sandoval

John Williams (Composer), Kevin Kaska (Composer), Ron Feldman (Conductor), London Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra), Ann Hobson Pilot (Performer), Kristine Jepson (Performer), Arturo Sandoval (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Ann Hobson Pilot, Kristine Jepson, Arturo Sandoval
• Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra
• Conductor: Ron Feldman
• Composer: John Williams, Kevin Kaska
• Audio CD (April 16, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Denouement Records
• ASIN: B00006F7K4
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #27,884 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #41 in Music > Indie Music > Classical

Track Listings

1. A Long Way (Three Songs For Mezzo-Soprano and Orchestra)

2. I. Andante tranquillo

3. II. Lento con espressivo (for Salzedo)

4. III. Energico

5. Essay For Strings

6. I. Maestoso

7. II. Slowly

8. III. Allegro deciso

Editorial Reviews

The renowned Arturo Sandoval performs the modern, elegant Trumpet Concerto of legendary composer John Williams. Other works featured on the CD include Williams' moving Essay For Strings, and two pieces by up-and-coming composer Kevin Kaska: the Harp Concerto, a serene piece masterfully performed by Boston Symphony Orchestra harpist Ann Hobson Pilot, and A Long Way (three songs for mezzo-soprano and orchestra) powerfully delivered by Kristine Jepson.

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Williams from a different angle, September 25, 2002

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Ryan P. Foran (Greenville, South Carolina United States) - See all my reviews
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A great CD. A must for any fan of trumpet music. Neo-Romantic Kevin Kaska gives us some interesting new material to chew on. His compositions are very enjoyable. The Song cycle is beautiful, as is the harp concerto. The real meat of the CD though is the "John Williams." "Essay for Strings" and "Trumpet Concerto." One thing to remember when listening to William's concert works is that "You Are Not Listening To A Film Score!" Many listeners have expressed disregard for John William's more formal compositions because they are expecting to hear a film score. Remember those compositions are meant to accompany a film. Like his violin, cello, and bassoon works, these pieces reveal to us the more restrained side of the composer. They are romantic in form but not in harmony. This, however, does not take away from these works. Listen closely! To die-hard-Williams listener's ears, JW's style can be clearly deciphered. The same musical elements that are the backbone of all of Williams film scores are all there. In the frenzied runs of the trumpet concerto we CAN hear Star Wars, and other familiar musical messages from other compositions; we're just getting these musical elements from Williams HIMSELF and not through the medium of a Movie. I realize it's not for everybody, but I think Williams's fans should be able to appreciate and be thrilled by jewels, especially if they know what to expect and what to listen for.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars John Williams is GOD, September 23, 2002

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Joseph (London United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This review is from: John Williams Trumpet Concerto Featuring Arturo Sandoval (Audio CD)

I'm not going to talk about the music by Kaska on this disc, as I only bought it for the Williams pieces. But suffice to say, the Kaska is ok. But nothing special. JW's trumpet concerto is disappointing. Its basically the same old Williams brass stuff we've heard before. But being a huge fan of the composer, I do enjoy the piece. But its not even in the same league as his violin and cello concertos, or even his more lighthearted work "American Journey". "Essay for Strings" on the other hand, is a different kettle of fish entirely. Only 10 minutes long, but every minute is brilliant. I found it to be a profoundly moving piece, and just as amazing as his Elegy for Cello and his "Treesong" piece. Wonderful atmospheric music. Impossible to ignore. He again shows his unparralled talent for orchestration. This CD is worth buying just for those 10 minutes of brilliance. Williams truly is a master of music.