The relative rarity of trombone concertos makes the rest of the program even more intriguing. Ferdinand David made his mark as one of the early 19th century's great violin virtuosos, yet his Trombone Concertino sounds as if composed by a devotee of the instrument. David's boldly contoured solo writing promotes the trombone's unique tonal qualities, here played to full effect by Michael Bertoncello in his masterful performance. Bertoncello is similarly impressive in Wagenseil's Trombone Concerto. The smallest of the four works here, its two movements are of equal interest, especially the opening adagio with its beautiful, long-spun melody. David Zinman leads his Zurich Tonhalle musicians in fresh and engaging accompaniments, while the reverberant recording nicely balances soloists and orchestra. This is a real treat for brass connoisseurs.

--Victor Carr Jr, ClassicsToday.com