Matilda Lloyd, the accomplished British trumpeter, presents her debut album "Direct Message: 20th & 21st Century Works for Trumpet & Piano," a captivating exploration of contemporary classical music. Released in 2018 when Lloyd was just 22 years old, this album showcases her remarkable talent and innovative programming.
The album features 18 tracks, spanning a total duration of 1 hour and 4 minutes, and is a testament to Matilda Lloyd's versatility and mastery of the trumpet. Accompanied by pianist John Reid, Lloyd delivers a powerful and nuanced performance that highlights the depth and breadth of 20th and 21st-century compositions for trumpet and piano.
The album opens with the Trumpet Sonata, Op. 1, by John Reid, followed by a diverse range of works that include the evocative "7 Halts on the Somme" and the intense "Sangre Viva, Op. 92." Each piece is carefully selected to showcase the trumpet's expressive capabilities, from the lively and energetic to the deeply contemplative.
Matilda Lloyd's "Direct Message" is not just an album; it's a journey through the evolution of trumpet and piano repertoire, offering a fresh perspective on the instrument's role in contemporary classical music. With her impeccable technique and artistic sensitivity, Matilda Lloyd establishes herself as a formidable force in the classical music scene, and this album is a compelling introduction to her extraordinary talent.
Tracks
Trumpet Sonata, Op. 1: I. Allegro moderatoPeter Maxwell Davies, Matilda Lloyd, John Reid
Trumpet Sonata, Op. 1: II. LentoPeter Maxwell Davies, Matilda Lloyd, John Reid
Trumpet Sonata, Op. 1: III. Allegro vivoPeter Maxwell Davies, Matilda Lloyd, John Reid
Sarabande et finaleRaymond Gallois Montbrun, Matilda Lloyd, John Reid
Direct MessageAlex Woolf, Matilda Lloyd, John Reid
LégendeGeorge Enescu, Matilda Lloyd, John Reid
7 Halts on the Somme (Version for Trumpet & Piano): No. 1, The Grand MineDeborah Pritchard, Matilda Lloyd, John Reid
7 Halts on the Somme (Version for Trumpet & Piano): No. 2, Trônes WoodDeborah Pritchard, Matilda Lloyd, John Reid
7 Halts on the Somme (Version for Trumpet & Piano): No. 3, Pozières. The MoulinDeborah Pritchard, Matilda Lloyd, John Reid
7 Halts on the Somme (Version for Trumpet & Piano): No. 4, Warlencourt RidgeDeborah Pritchard, Matilda Lloyd, John Reid
7 Halts on the Somme (Version for Trumpet & Piano): No. 5, The Sucrerie. LonguevalDeborah Pritchard, Matilda Lloyd, John Reid
7 Halts on the Somme (Version for Trumpet & Piano): No. 6, Flatiron CopseDeborah Pritchard, Matilda Lloyd, John Reid
7 Halts on the Somme (Version for Trumpet & Piano): No. 7, Guillemont to GinchDeborah Pritchard, Matilda Lloyd, John Reid
Sangre Viva, Op. 92: I. Dark 1Giles Swayne, Matilda Lloyd, John Reid
Sangre Viva, Op. 92: II. SueñoGiles Swayne, Matilda Lloyd, John Reid
Trumpet Sonatine: I. Allegro energicoJacques Castérède, Matilda Lloyd, John Reid
Trumpet Sonatine: II. AndantinoJacques Castérède, Matilda Lloyd, John Reid
Trumpet Sonatine: III. Rondo. Allegro giocosoJacques Castérède, Matilda Lloyd, John Reid
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