THE STENTORIAN CONSORT - Music for Trombone Quartet

Two Selections:

1) CHARLES WUORINEN: "Consort of Four Trombones" (1960)

2) (@05:45): PHIL SNEDECOR: "Toccata" (2005)

David Begnoche, Barney McCollum, Brent Phillips and Jonathan Whitaker, trombones

from Albany TROY948 (2007)

http://www.albanyrecords.com

World premiere recordings of American Trombone Quartets. Exceptional performances!
This debut recording of the Stentorian Quartet reveals how popular the trombone has become as an ensemble instrument. Their exceptional playing of works by some of America's most important composers (including three Pulitzer Prize winners) has created an indispensable disc for fans and performers of brass music. Members of the Stentorian Consort include David Begnoche, Barney McCollum, Brent Phillips, and Jonathan Whitaker.

Contents:
Eric Ewazen, composer
Myths & Legends
Stentorian Consort

Leslie Bassett, composer
Quartet
Stentorian Consort

Charles Wuorinen, composer
Consort of Four Trombones
Stentorian Consort

Fisher Tull, composer
Quartet
Stentorian Consort

John La Montaine, composer
Quartet
Stentorian Consort

Phillip Schroeder, composer
For Jim
Stentorian Consort

Phil Snedecor, composer
Toccata
Stentorian Consort
Review:
"[Stentorian Consort's] members... have first-rate tone qualities and technical skills, and they blend beautifully and play expressively." (American Record Guide)

"If you are looking to find an ensemble to get excited about as well as hear some great repertoire available to the trombone quartet you will want to own this impressive recording." (International Trombone Association Journal)

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