Fier ! Proud !

Reçu hier des U.S.A. cette critique d'une oeuvre de votre serviteur dans une très "académique" revue américaine de trompettistes professionnels.

ITG Journal,
(International Trumpet Guild)
Vol. 34, No. 1, October 2009

C3
(Trumpet and Organ.)

Dedicated to the trumpet and organ duo, brothers Carson and Colby Cooman, C3, subtitled Allegro Scherzando Concertante, is an original work written expressly for the trumpet and organ. B. himself describes the work saying, "This is a sort of mini-concerto or a pocket concerto. The role of the organ is much more than simple accompanist. As would have the old concept, there is a kind of discussion between the two brothers, on subjects which change, with agreement, disagreement and finally agreement to the point of finishing on the same short musical phrase."

B. continues, "The work is deliberately tonal and neo-classical. It integrates different secular and sacred musical styles as well as pastiches and citations which are only slightly veiled. The registration, which is partially fixed, places the trumpet in competition with various organ stops, especially the reeds. There are also, instrument permitting, various traditional effects with the expressive box. It should be indicated, however, that the timbre of the trumpet be mixed as much as possible with that of the organ and that the rubato be used moderately (apart from several fermatas which are indicated). This is a joyous work. The short chorale at the end of the first third with its false Gregorian theme in the pedals would never succeed in making the work entirely serious..."

C3 would be an excellent work to include on a recital featuring the trumpet and organ. Although there are several tricky technical passages requiring skillful navigation of the intricacies of the trumpet, it is well-written and worthy of programming.

Eh voilà ! (on m'a corrigé il y a quelques minutes , on ne dit pas "et voilà"