Matilda Lloyd's "Direct Message: 20th & 21st Century Works for Trumpet & Piano" is a captivating journey through contemporary classical music, released on Orchid Classics on October 5, 2018. This album showcases Matilda Lloyd's exceptional skill and versatility as a trumpeter, accompanied by piano, in a collection of works that span from the early 20th century to the present day.
The album opens with the Trumpet Sonata, Op. 1, a piece that demonstrates Lloyd's technical prowess and musical sensitivity. The Sarabande et finale and Légende offer a taste of French impressionism, while the 7 Halts on the Somme suite provides a poignant and evocative exploration of World War I battlefields, each movement named after a significant location.
Lloyd's interpretation of Sangre Viva, Op. 92, is a standout, with its haunting melodies and rhythmic complexity. The album concludes with the lively and engaging Trumpet Sonatine, showcasing Lloyd's dynamic range and expressive power.
With a total duration of 1 hour and 4 minutes, this album is a testament to Matilda Lloyd's artistry and her ability to bring fresh perspectives to both well-known and lesser-known works. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or new to the genre, this album is sure to impress and inspire.
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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