If you're not completely hooked by the strikingly realistic antiphonal sound or the breathtakingly virtuosic playing in the first 30 seconds of this remarkable recording, then check your equipment--your ears and your sound system. Even if you're not normally a brass ensemble fan, you are certain to take this terrific disc and its perfectly chosen and organized program into your innermost circle of demonstration favorites. The Canadian Brass (with its one remaining original member, tuba player Charles Daellenbach) brings its usual polish and panache to these arrangements of Gabrieli, Scheidt, and Monteverdi--although the polish aspect seems to have a brighter-than-ever sheen, an even better-definedRead more edge that leaves you with no words, just the impression that you're in the presence of superhuman musicianship.
The Brass is joined by another ensemble, a trio called Echo Brass, and by Toronto-based organist Eric Robertson for several tracks, and the collaborations are perfectly conceived and judiciously balanced in the very agreeable acoustic of Toronto's Christ Church Deer Park. While the lion's share of praise must go to these amazing brass players (Gabrieli certainly would be envious!), the engineering team has to be commended for its part in creating what can only be described as a sonic masterpiece. Sensational!
--David Vernier, ClassicsToday.com
"This is a magnificent program of spatial Renaissance brass music performed by brass players who are probably far better, and playing on greatly improved instruments to those available in 16th century Venice." -- Audiophile Audition
Also available: Christmas Tradition / Canadian Brass
Recorded in 2007 especially for ArkivMusic, this disc of holiday music from the world's favorite brass ensemble gives some treasured arrangements from the past a brand-new shine. Read less
Works on This Recording
1.
Tabulatura nova, Book 2: Echo ad manuale duplexby Samuel Scheidt Performer:
Manon Lafrance (Trumpet),
Charles Daellenbach (Tuba),
Zachary Bond (Trombone),
Brandon Ridenour (Trumpet),
Jeff Nelson (French Horn),
Joe Burgstaller (Trumpet),
Chris Coletti (Trumpet),
Austin Hitchcock (Horn)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Canadian Brass,
Echo Brass
Period: Baroque Written: by 1624; Halle, Germany
Sacrae symphoniae, Book 1: Sonata pian e forte alla quarta bassaby Giovanni Gabrieli Performer:
Joe Burgstaller (Trumpet),
Brandon Ridenour (Trumpet),
Jeff Nelson (French Horn),
Zachary Bond (Trombone),
Charles Daellenbach (Tuba)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Canadian Brass,
Echo Brass
Period: Renaissance Written: by 1597; Venice, Italy
4.
L'Orfeo: Toccataby Claudio Monteverdi Performer:
Joe Burgstaller (Trumpet),
Brandon Ridenour (Trumpet),
Jeff Nelson (French Horn),
Zachary Bond (Trombone),
Charles Daellenbach (Tuba)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Canadian Brass
Period: Baroque Written: 1607; Mantua, Italy
5.
L'Orfeo: Prologue - Dal mio Permesso amatoby Claudio Monteverdi Performer:
Joe Burgstaller (Trumpet),
Brandon Ridenour (Trumpet),
Jeff Nelson (French Horn),
Zachary Bond (Trombone),
Charles Daellenbach (Tuba)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Canadian Brass
Period: Baroque Written: 1607; Mantua, Italy
6.
L'Orfeo: Vieni, Imeneoby Claudio Monteverdi Performer:
Joe Burgstaller (Trumpet),
Brandon Ridenour (Trumpet),
Jeff Nelson (French Horn),
Zachary Bond (Trombone),
Charles Daellenbach (Tuba)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Canadian Brass
Period: Baroque Written: 1607; Mantua, Italy
7.
L'Orfeo: Lasciate i montiby Claudio Monteverdi Performer:
Joe Burgstaller (Trumpet),
Brandon Ridenour (Trumpet),
Jeff Nelson (French Horn),
Zachary Bond (Trombone),
Charles Daellenbach (Tuba)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Canadian Brass
Period: Baroque Written: 1607; Mantua, Italy
8.
L'Orfeo: Ecco Orfeoby Claudio Monteverdi Performer:
Joe Burgstaller (Trumpet),
Brandon Ridenour (Trumpet),
Jeff Nelson (French Horn),
Zachary Bond (Trombone),
Charles Daellenbach (Tuba)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Canadian Brass
Period: Renaissance Written: 1607; Mantua, Italy
9.
L'Orfeo: Messaggiera y Pastoreby Claudio Monteverdi Performer:
Joe Burgstaller (Trumpet),
Brandon Ridenour (Trumpet),
Jeff Nelson (French Horn),
Zachary Bond (Trombone),
Charles Daellenbach (Tuba)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Canadian Brass
Period: Renaissance Written: 1607; Mantua, Italy
10.
L'Orfeo: Tu se' mortaby Claudio Monteverdi Performer:
Joe Burgstaller (Trumpet),
Brandon Ridenour (Trumpet),
Jeff Nelson (French Horn),
Zachary Bond (Trombone),
Charles Daellenbach (Tuba)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Canadian Brass
Period: Baroque Written: 1607; Mantua, Italy
11.
L'Orfeo: Ahi casi acerbo!by Claudio Monteverdi Performer:
Joe Burgstaller (Trumpet),
Brandon Ridenour (Trumpet),
Jeff Nelson (French Horn),
Zachary Bond (Trombone),
Charles Daellenbach (Tuba)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Canadian Brass
Period: Baroque Written: 1607; Mantua, Italy
12.
L'Orfeo: Vanne Orfeoby Claudio Monteverdi Performer:
Joe Burgstaller (Trumpet),
Brandon Ridenour (Trumpet),
Jeff Nelson (French Horn),
Zachary Bond (Trombone),
Charles Daellenbach (Tuba)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Canadian Brass
Period: Renaissance Written: 1607; Mantua, Italy
13.
L'Orfeo: Chi Ne Consolaby Claudio Monteverdi Performer:
Joe Burgstaller (Trumpet),
Brandon Ridenour (Trumpet),
Jeff Nelson (French Horn),
Zachary Bond (Trombone),
Charles Daellenbach (Tuba)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Canadian Brass
Period: Renaissance Written: 1607; Mantua, Italy
14.
L'Orfeo: Morescaby Claudio Monteverdi Performer:
Joe Burgstaller (Trumpet),
Brandon Ridenour (Trumpet),
Jeff Nelson (French Horn),
Zachary Bond (Trombone),
Charles Daellenbach (Tuba)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Canadian Brass
Period: Renaissance Written: 1607; Mantua, Italy
15.
Sacrae symphoniae, Book 1: Canzon primi toniby Giovanni Gabrieli Performer:
Eric Robertson (Organ)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Canadian Brass,
Echo Brass
Period: Renaissance Written: by 1597; Venice, Italy
16.
Canzoni et sonate (21): Canzon II a 6by Giovanni Gabrieli Performer:
Joe Burgstaller (Trumpet),
Brandon Ridenour (Trumpet),
Jeff Nelson (French Horn),
Zachary Bond (Trombone),
Charles Daellenbach (Tuba)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Canadian Brass
Period: Renaissance Written: Venice, Italy
Canzoni et sonate (21): Canzon IV a 6, C 189by Giovanni Gabrieli Performer:
Joe Burgstaller (Trumpet),
Brandon Ridenour (Trumpet),
Jeff Nelson (French Horn),
Zachary Bond (Trombone),
Charles Daellenbach (Tuba)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Canadian Brass
Period: Renaissance Written: Italy
Sacrae symphoniae, Book 1 (Gabrieli): Canzon primi toni
L'Orfeo (Monteverdi): Prologue - Dal mio Permesso amato
Sacrae symphoniae, Book 1 (Gabrieli): Canzon septimi toni a 8
Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review: ( 1 Customer Review )
Sensational.March 18, 2014By Ralph Miller (Vallejo, CA)See All My Reviews"In 1957, when I was first trombonist in my high school orchestra, I spent the summer playing in a brass quintet tutored by the principal French horn player of the San Diego Symphony (he was part-timing as a music teacher). We played, of course, mostly Gabrieli. There were no French horn players in the high school orchestra, so he took that part. Just think: all day long, playing this music. I now wish, looking back, that I had spent the rest of my life doing only that (although I would have starved). This music is as close to heaven as you'll get. The players are superb, the sound is crystal itself, the repertoire is ravishing. You won't be sorry."Report Abuse