...clearly a gifted musician with a nice rounded tone, excellent technique and a commitment to new literature.
Along with soprano Lisa Ponten and pianist Kevin Johnson, acclaimed Seattle trumpeter Brian Chin explores five new works for trumpet as he introduces his Universal Language Project - a collaboration of modern composers striving to create music that can transend cultures and differences. An international soloist and advocate for new music, Brian Chin has commissioned and premiered many new works around the globe. He was a co-founder of the early music ensemble, the Seattle Trumpet Consort.
Track Listing:
1. Poesia Robert Kechley 7:19
Universal Language Jason Berg
Based on the poems of Daisaku Ikeda, Music of the Cosmos
2. Fanfare 2:28
3. Stars 2:29
4. Light 3:06
5. Lullaby (Interlude) 3:06
6. Flowers 4:38
7. Fragrance 3:47
Fractured Trance Edward Castro
8. Distant 2:42
9. Story 3:13
10. Action 3:23
11. Tracks Jason Berg 6:35
12 Sonata for Trumpet and Piano Daniel Bukvich 13:35
Performers:
BRIAN CHIN - trumpet
LISA PONTÉN - soprano
KEVIN JOHNSON - piano
Production Info:
Produced by Chad McCullough & Brian Chin
Recorded and Mixed by Ron Haight at First Free
Methodist Church, Seattle, WA in August, 2009
Mastered by John McCaig at panicStudios
Photography by Tom Owen
Cover design by John Bishop
Reviews of Universal Language
Audiophile Audition (Daniel R. Coombs)
****
The new CD, Universal Language by trumpeter Brian Chin, makes a welcome addition to the classical trumpet repertory. Mr, Chin, a symphony professional in the Seattle area is clearly a gifted musician with a nice rounded tone, excellent technique and a commitment to new literature. In fact, the program here is the real surprise and a prime r ...
