Baroque Music for Trumpets

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Released in 1992, this classical album showcases Baroque trumpet concertos performed by the English Chamber Orchestra under conductor Raymond Leppard, with renowned trumpeter Wynton Marsalis as soloist. The program features works by Vivaldi and other Baroque composers, including concertos written for multiple trumpets, a canon for three trumpets and strings, and a grand sonata for eight trumpets and orchestra that demonstrates the full range of the instrument’s capabilities during the period.

This is a single CD of classical brass and military music from the early 1990s. The recording includes six substantial works spanning from intimate two-trumpet concertos to the expansive eight-trumpet sonata, offering a comprehensive survey of Baroque trumpet repertoire. Own this used copy and enjoy authentic period performances at a fraction of retail cost.