The Art of the Baroque Trumpet, Vol 3

Niklas Eklund (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 1, 1996)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Label: Naxos
• ASIN: B0000060CP
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #512,175 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars Another Breathtaking Success by Phenomenon Niklas Eklund, May 18, 2007

By	John A. Moskal II (Carmel, IN USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Niklas Eklund, the baroque trumpet phenomenon returns with another superb representation of the baroque sound of the trumpet. He is here accompanied by the lovely singing of soprano Susanne Rydén whose voices weaves in and out with both the trumpet sound of Niklas Eklund and the ensemble playing of the London Baroque.

The technique displayed on this album is no less impressive than any of his previous if indeed it is not more so. My particular mention goes out to the duet between the two in the "Pace Una Volta" where Eklund's phrasing, sound, and technique remains flawless despite the length of breath required and the extreme range of the line. His articulation through the album seeks to augment and enhance the vocal line in every way possible. He never covers up the vocalist nor makes her to seem less important than himself, and indeed she reciprocates with the London Baroque completing the cast. The choice of repertoire here is slightly more obscure with the emphasis placed on soprano and trumpet duet rather than trumpet feature making this also a great addition to the collection of any connoisseur.

Once more, the NAXOS Label allows the purchase of this album with minimum damage to the wallet, thus making this again a must have for anyone with an interest in the area and not merely the focused student of early music.

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply beautiful, May 7, 1999

By A Customer

You would never guess that this was a budget release. Susanne Ryden excells from "Eternal source of light divine" onwards. The Scarlatti cantata "Su le sponde del Tebro" alone would be worth the price of this disc.

Full texts and translations. 64'27.

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5.0 out of 5 stars trumpet & voice, September 23, 2000

By	Chris (Framingham, MA USA) - See all my reviews

Are you one of those who's favorite movement from Messiah is 'Trumpet Shall Sound'? Then this is for you! Beautiful interplay of trumpet and soprano.