Over 75 minutes of solo and ensemble works for the alto trombone, including the world premiere recording of works by Eric Ewazen and Norman Bolter composed especially for this CD. The alto trombone is accompanied by piano, organ, string quartet, and wind ensemble as well as leading a mixed quartet of trombones. The opportunity to experience the beauty, strength, range and flexibility of the instrument is exploited throughout this diverse journey. It is hoped this recording will help spread respect for this past neglected instrument and encourage others to contribute to its "Return."
With Eric Ewazen, Vytas Baksys, piano; Peter Skyes, organ; and the Harvard University Wind Ensemble, Thomas G. Everett, conductor
Palmetto Suite (2004): Eric Ewazen (c.1954)
1. Wild Dunes [4.53]
2. Lowcountry Sweetgrass [7.19]
3. Isle of Psalms [4.04]
Sonata in C-minor on Themes of G.B. Pergolesi (1978) : Hannes Meyer (b.1939)
4. Adagio [5.33]
5. Allegro Stregato [2.34]
6. "Ninetta" Largo Lacrimante [2.48]
7. March dei Pifferai [2.06]
Suite for Four Trombones (1953): Alfred Hornoff (1902-1969)
8. Solenne-Andante non troppo [2.04]
9. Moderato [1.45]
10. Molto Allegro quasi Presto [1.01]
11. Andante non troppo [2.37]
12. Molto Allegro desico con impeto [2.17]
13.Sky Dreams (2004): Norman Bolter (b. 1955)
Suite for Alto Trombone and String Quartet (1992): Corrado Saglietti (b. 1957)
14. Tango [4.26]
15. canzone [3.57]
16. Speedy [3.48]
Concerto from Serenede in D-major: Leopold Mozart (1719-1787)
17. Allegro moderato [4.27]
18. Adagio [3.37]
19. Menuetto [3.40]
20. Allegro [4.57]
21.Prelude from Te Deum (1690): Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1643-1704)
World Premiere Recording.