Lucienne Renaudin Vary, a young French trumpet prodigy, presents her debut album "The Voice of the Trumpet," a captivating journey through a diverse range of classical and popular works, all masterfully arranged for her instrument. Released on August 18, 2017, under Warner Classics, this album showcases her extraordinary talent and versatility, spanning a little over an hour of enchanting music.
The album opens with the lively "Les filles de Cadix" by Delibes, setting the tone for a collection that seamlessly blends operatic arias, classical pieces, and beloved show tunes. Renaudin Vary's rendition of "My Favorite Things" from Rodgers' "The Sound of Music" is a standout, demonstrating her ability to infuse familiar melodies with fresh energy.
Her interpretations of classical works, such as Handel's "Eternal Source of Light Divine" and Vivaldi's "Vedrò con mio diletto," reveal her deep musicality and technical prowess. The album also features exquisite arrangements of romantic pieces like Fauré's "Après un rêve" and Rachmaninov's "How Fair This Spot," showcasing her ability to convey profound emotion through her playing.
Renaudin Vary's virtuosity shines in pieces like Rossini's "La danza" and Arban's "Variations on Casta Diva," where her precise articulation and dynamic control are on full display. The album concludes with a tender performance of "My Funny Valentine" from Rodgers' "Babes in Arms," leaving the listener with a sense of the artist's wide-ranging musical gifts.
"The Voice of the Trumpet" is a testament to Lucienne Renaudin Vary's extraordinary talent and her ability to breathe new life into both classic and contemporary repertoire. This album is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates the trumpet's expressive potential and the artistry of a truly gifted musician.
Delibes: Les filles de Cadix (Version for Trumpet & Orchestra)Léo Delibes, Lucienne Renaudin Vary, Roberto Rizzi Brignoli, Orchestre National de Lille
Rodgers / Transc. Lehn: The Sound of Music: My Favourite Things (Transc. Lehn for Orchestra)Richard Rodgers, Lucienne Renaudin Vary, Roberto Rizzi Brignoli, Orchestre National de Lille
Donizetti : Don Pasquale, Act 2: "Povero Ernesto"Gaetano Donizetti, Lucienne Renaudin Vary, Rolando Villazón, Roberto Rizzi Brignoli, Orchestre National de Lille
Arban / Bellini / Transc. Milone: Variations on Casta Diva (from the Opera "Norma") [Transc. Milone for Orchestra]Jean-Baptiste Arban, Vincenzo Bellini, Lucienne Renaudin Vary, Roberto Rizzi Brignoli, Orchestre National de Lille
Bellini / Arr Sadin: 15 Songs for Voice and Piano: X. Malinconia, Ninfa gentile (Arr. Sadin for Orchestra)Vincenzo Bellini, Lucienne Renaudin Vary, Roberto Rizzi Brignoli, Orchestre National de Lille
Offenbach: Les contes d'Hoffmann, Act 4: Barcarolle. "Belle nuit, ô nuit d'amour" (Version for Two Trumpets & Orchestra)Jacques Offenbach, Lucienne Renaudin Vary, Erik Truffaz, Roberto Rizzi Brignoli, Orchestre National de Lille
Handel: Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne, HWV 74: I. Eternal Source of Light DivineGeorge Frideric Handel, Lucienne Renaudin Vary, Christophe Dumaux, Roberto Rizzi Brignoli, Orchestre National de Lille
Arlen: Over the Rainbow (From "The Wizard Of Oz" musical) [Arr. for Trumpet & Orchestra]Harold Arlen, Lucienne Renaudin Vary, Roberto Rizzi Brignoli, Orchestre National de Lille
Gershwin, G / Orch. Daly: The Man I Love (Orch. Daly)George Gershwin, Lucienne Renaudin Vary, Roberto Rizzi Brignoli, Orchestre National de Lille
Vivaldi: Giustino, RV 717, Act 1: "Vedrò con mio diletto" (Orch. Nakamura)Antonio Vivaldi, Lucienne Renaudin Vary, Roberto Rizzi Brignoli, Orchestre National de Lille
Gershwin: Porgy and Bess, Act 1: "Summertime" (Orch. Behrisch)George Gershwin, Lucienne Renaudin Vary, Erik Truffaz, Roberto Rizzi Brignoli, Orchestre National de Lille
Rossini: Soirées musicales: No. 8, La danza (Version for Trumpet & Orchestra)Gioachino Rossini, Lucienne Renaudin Vary, Roberto Rizzi Brignoli, Orchestre National de Lille
Rachmaninov: 12 Romances, Op. 21: No. 7, How Fair This Spot (Version for Trumpet & Orchestra)Sergei Rachmaninoff, Lucienne Renaudin Vary, Roberto Rizzi Brignoli, Orchestre National de Lille
Tchaikovsky: Eugene Onegin, Op. 24, Act 2: "Kuda, kuda" (Version for Trumpet & Orchestra)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Lucienne Renaudin Vary, Roberto Rizzi Brignoli, Orchestre National de Lille
Fauré: 3 Mélodies, Op. 7: No. 1, Après un rêve (Version for Trumpet & Orchestra)Gabriel Fauré, Lucienne Renaudin Vary, Roberto Rizzi Brignoli, Orchestre National de Lille
Rodgers / Transc. Walter: Babes in Arms: My Funny Valentine (Transc. Walter for Orchestra)Richard Rodgers, Lucienne Renaudin Vary, Roberto Rizzi Brignoli, Orchestre National de Lille