Dive into the resplendent world of baroque and classical music with Norbert Schmitt's "Sound the Trumpets," a magnificent collection released on March 8, 2019, under Universal Music Australia Pty. Ltd. This expansive album spans an impressive 2 hours and 3 minutes, featuring 62 tracks that showcase the brilliance of the trumpet in a variety of compositions.
Norbert Schmitt, a virtuoso trumpeter, is joined by an array of talented musicians including Simon Preston, Hannes Läubin, Bernhard Läubin, and Wolfgang Läubin, among others. The album is a testament to the collaborative artistry of these performers, who bring to life the intricate and majestic works of composers such as Handel, Bach, and Telemann.
"Sound the Trumpets" is not just a compilation of tracks; it's a carefully curated journey through the grandeur of baroque and classical music. The album opens with Handel's "Samson HWV 57," arranged by Michael S. Murray, and continues with a diverse selection of sinfonies, cantatas, concertos, and sonatas. Each piece is meticulously arranged for trumpets, organ, and various ensembles, highlighting the versatility and expressive power of the trumpet.
The album features notable works such as "Judas Maccabaeus" by Handel, "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben" by Bach, and "Concerto in D Major for Three Trumpets," showcasing the technical prowess and emotional depth of the performers. The inclusion of pieces like "Air and Variations in B-Flat Major" and "Voluntary for Double Organ, Z719" adds a layer of richness and variety to the listening experience.
Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Sound the Trumpets" offers a captivating exploration of the trumpet's role in baroque and classical compositions. The album's duration and the diversity of its tracks make it a perfect companion for extended listening sessions, providing a deep and immersive experience. Norbert Schmitt and his collaborators have crafted a masterful tribute to the trumpet, celebrating its timeless beauty and enduring appeal.
Samson HWV 57: Arr. Michael S. MurrayGeorge Frideric Handel, Hannes Läubin, Wolfgang Läubin, Bernhard Läubin, Simon Preston, Norbert Schmitt
Sinfonies de Fanfare in D Major: 1. RondeauJean-Joseph Mouret, Hannes Läubin, Wolfgang Läubin, Bernhard Läubin, Norbert Schmitt, Simon Preston
Sinfonies de Fanfare in D Major: 2. Air (1st movement of Suite No. 2)Jean-Joseph Mouret, Hannes Läubin, Wolfgang Läubin, Bernhard Läubin, Norbert Schmitt, Simon Preston
Sinfonies de Fanfare in D major: 3. Fanfares (3rd movement of Suite No. 1)Jean-Joseph Mouret, Hannes Läubin, Wolfgang Läubin, Bernhard Läubin, Norbert Schmitt, Simon Preston
Ihr lieben Christen, freut euch nun: Fanfare und Chor in B-Flat Major (Arr. for 3 trumpets, timpani and organ by Robert King)Dietrich Buxtehude, Hannes Läubin, Wolfgang Läubin, Bernhard Läubin, Norbert Schmitt, Simon Preston
Ciacona in E Minor for organDietrich Buxtehude, Simon Preston
Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, Cantata BWV 147: Final Chorus from Cantata BWV 147 (Arr. for 3 trumpets and organ by Frank Campbell-Watson)Johann Sebastian Bach, Hannes Läubin, Wolfgang Läubin, Bernhard Läubin, Simon Preston
Cantata, BWV 137 "Lobe den Herren, den mächtigen König der Ehren": "Lobe den Herren" Final chorale in C Major (Arr. for 3 Trumpets, Timpani and Organ)Johann Sebastian Bach, Hannes Läubin, Wolfgang Läubin, Bernhard Läubin, Norbert Schmitt, Simon Preston
Cantata No.130 "Herr Gott, dich loben wir", BWV 130: "Darum wir billig loben dich" in B-Flat Major (Arr. for 3 Trumpets, Timpani and Organ)Johann Sebastian Bach, Hannes Läubin, Wolfgang Läubin, Bernhard Läubin, Norbert Schmitt, Simon Preston
Cantata, BWV 41: "Dein ist allein die Ehre" Final chorale in B-Flat Major (Arr. for 3 Trumpets, Timpani and Organ)Johann Sebastian Bach, Hannes Läubin, Wolfgang Läubin, Bernhard Läubin, Norbert Schmitt, Simon Preston
Marche de Triomphe et Second Air de Trompette in D Major: 1. Marche de triomphe (Arr. Friedrich Held)Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Hannes Läubin, Wolfgang Läubin, Bernhard Läubin, Norbert Schmitt, Simon Preston
Marche de Triomphe et Second Air de Trompette in D Major: 2. Second Air de trompette (Arr. Friedrich HeldMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Hannes Läubin, Wolfgang Läubin, Bernhard Läubin, Norbert Schmitt, Simon Preston
Toccata in D Major (Arr. Eberhard Kraus & Friedrich Held)Alessandro Scarlatti, Hannes Läubin, Wolfgang Läubin, Bernhard Läubin, Norbert Schmitt, Simon Preston
Air and Variations in B-Flat Major (Arr. for 3 Trumpets and Organ by Richard Franko Goldman)George Frideric Handel, Hannes Läubin, Wolfgang Läubin, Bernhard Läubin, Simon Preston
Voluntary for Double Organ, Z719Henry Purcell, Simon Preston
Sound the Trumpets in F Major (Arr. for 3 Trumpets and Organ by Allen Ostrander)Henry Purcell, Hannes Läubin, Wolfgang Läubin, Bernhard Läubin, Simon Preston
Trio Sonata for 2 Violins and Continuo in B-Flat Major, Op.2, No.3, HWV 38: 1. Andante (Arr. in A-Flat Major by Eric Hanson for 3 trumpets and Organ)George Frideric Handel, Hannes Läubin, Wolfgang Läubin, Bernhard Läubin, Simon Preston
Trio Sonata for 2 Violins and Continuo in B-Flat Major, Op.2, No.3, HWV 38: 2. Allegro (Arr. in A-Flat Major by Eric Hanson for 3 trumpets and Organ)George Frideric Handel, Hannes Läubin, Wolfgang Läubin, Bernhard Läubin, Simon Preston
Trio Sonata for 2 Violins and Continuo in B-Flat Major, Op.2, No.3, HWV 38: 3. Larghetto (Arr. in A-Flat Major by Eric Hanson for 3 trumpets and Organ)George Frideric Handel, Hannes Läubin, Wolfgang Läubin, Bernhard Läubin, Simon Preston
Trio Sonata for 2 Violins and Continuo in B-Flat Major, Op.2, No.3, HWV 38: 4. Allegro (Arr. in A-Flat Major by Eric Hanson for 3 trumpets and Organ)George Frideric Handel, Hannes Läubin, Wolfgang Läubin, Bernhard Läubin, Simon Preston
Cantate No.31 "Der Himmel lacht, die Erde jubilieret", BWV 31: Sonata in C Major (Arr. for 3 Trumpets, Timpani and Organ by Michael S. Murray)Johann Sebastian Bach, Hannes Läubin, Wolfgang Läubin, Bernhard Läubin, Norbert Schmitt, Simon Preston
Judas Maccabaeus HWV 63: See, the conqu'ring hero comes!George Frideric Handel, Hannes Läubin, Wolfgang Läubin, Bernhard Läubin, Norbert Schmitt, Simon Preston
Concerto for 3 Trumpets, 2 Oboes, Timpani, Strings and Continuo in D Major: I. IntradaGeorg Philipp Telemann, Hannes Läubin, Wolfgang Läubin, Bernhard Läubin, Simon Preston, English Chamber Orchestra
Concerto for 3 Trumpets, 2 Oboes, Timpani, Strings and Continuo in D Major: II. GraveGeorg Philipp Telemann, Hannes Läubin, Wolfgang Läubin, Bernhard Läubin, English Chamber Orchestra, Simon Preston
Concerto for 3 Trumpets, 2 Oboes, Timpani, Strings and Continuo in D Major: III. AllegroGeorg Philipp Telemann, Hannes Läubin, Wolfgang Läubin, Bernhard Läubin, Simon Preston, English Chamber Orchestra
Concerto for 3 Trumpets, 2 Oboes, Timpani, Strings and Continuo in D Major: IV. LargoGeorg Philipp Telemann, Hannes Läubin, Wolfgang Läubin, Bernhard Läubin, Simon Preston, English Chamber Orchestra
Concerto for 3 Trumpets, 2 Oboes, Timpani, Strings and Continuo in D Major: V. VivaceGeorg Philipp Telemann, Hannes Läubin, Wolfgang Läubin, Bernhard Läubin, Simon Preston, English Chamber Orchestra
Concerto for two Trumpets, Strings and Continuo in C Major, R. 537: I. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Hannes Läubin, Wolfgang Läubin, Simon Preston, English Chamber Orchestra
Concerto for 2 Trumpets, Strings and Continuo in C Major, R.537: II. LargoAntonio Vivaldi, Hannes Läubin, Wolfgang Läubin, Simon Preston, English Chamber Orchestra
Concerto For 2 Trumpets, Strings And Continuo in C Major, RV 537: III. AllegroAntonio Vivaldi, Hannes Läubin, Wolfgang Läubin, Simon Preston, English Chamber Orchestra
Sonata in D Mjor for 2 Trumpets, Strings and Continuo: I. GravePetronio Franceschini, Hannes Läubin, Wolfgang Läubin, Simon Preston, English Chamber Orchestra
Sonata in D Major for 2 Trumpets, Strings and Continuo: II. AllegroPetronio Franceschini, Hannes Läubin, Wolfgang Läubin, Simon Preston, English Chamber Orchestra
Sonata in D Major for 2 Trumpets, Strings and Continuo: III. AdagioPetronio Franceschini, Hannes Läubin, Wolfgang Läubin, Simon Preston, English Chamber Orchestra
Sonata in D Major for 2 Trumpets, Strings and Continuo: IV. AllegroPetronio Franceschini, Hannes Läubin, Wolfgang Läubin, Simon Preston, English Chamber Orchestra
Concerto in B-Flat Major for Trumpet and Orchestra: I. AllegroTomaso Albinoni, Hannes Läubin, Simon Preston, English Chamber Orchestra
Concerto in B-Flat Major for Trumpet and Orchestra: II. AndanteTomaso Albinoni, Hannes Läubin, Simon Preston, English Chamber Orchestra
Concerto in B-Flat Major for Trumpet and Orchestra: III. AllegroTomaso Albinoni, Hannes Läubin, Simon Preston, English Chamber Orchestra
Concerto in E-Flat Major Op. 6 Nr. 15 for 2 Trumpets, 2 Violins and Continuo: I. AllegroJohann Valentin Rathgeber, Hannes Läubin, Bernhard Läubin, Simon Preston, English Chamber Orchestra
Concerto in E-Flat Major Op. 6 Nr. 15 for 2 Trumpets, 2 Violins and Continuo: II. AdagioJohann Valentin Rathgeber, Hannes Läubin, Bernhard Läubin, Simon Preston, English Chamber Orchestra
Concerto in E-Flat Major Op. 6 Nr. 15 for 2 Trumpets, 2 Violins and Continuo: III. AllegroJohann Valentin Rathgeber, Hannes Läubin, Bernhard Läubin, Simon Preston, English Chamber Orchestra
Concerto in D Major for Three Trumpets: I. LargoGeorg Philipp Telemann, Hannes Läubin, Wolfgang Läubin, Bernhard Läubin, Simon Preston, English Chamber Orchestra
Concerto in D Major for Three Trumpets: II. AllegroGeorg Philipp Telemann, Hannes Läubin, Wolfgang Läubin, Bernhard Läubin, Simon Preston, English Chamber Orchestra
Concerto in D Major for three trumpets: III. LargoGeorg Philipp Telemann, Hannes Läubin, Wolfgang Läubin, Bernhard Läubin, Simon Preston, English Chamber Orchestra
Concerto in D Major for three trumpets: IV. PrestoGeorg Philipp Telemann, Hannes Läubin, Wolfgang Läubin, Bernhard Läubin, Simon Preston, English Chamber Orchestra
Sonata Decima à 5: 1. VivaceAndrea Grossi, Don Smithers
Sonata Decima à 5: 2. AdagioAndrea Grossi, Don Smithers
Sonata Decima à 5: 3. GraveAndrea Grossi, Don Smithers
Sonata Decima à 5: 4. PrestoAndrea Grossi, Don Smithers
Sonata Quarta à 2Giovanni Battista Buonamente, Don Smithers
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