Hindemith: Sonatas for Brass

On this CD:

1. Sonata for trumpet & piano
Composed by Paul Hindemith


2. Sonata for horn & piano
Composed by Paul Hindemith


3. Sonata for saxophone (or alto horn or horn) & piano
Composed by Paul Hindemith
Performed by Robert Conway

4. Sonata for trombone & piano
Composed by Paul Hindemith
Performed by Anton Nel

5. Sonata for tuba & piano
Composed by Paul Hindemith


Hindemith: Sonatas for Brass, Music, Paul Hindemith, Anton Nel, Robert Conway, Fritz Kaenzig, Chamber, Chamber Music & Recitals, Classical, Classical Composers, Horn Sonata, Saxophone Solo/Sonata, Trombone Sonata, Trumpet Sonata, Tuba/Euphonium Sonata
Thomas Stevens Trumpet Sonatas
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Stevens shows his music
  • WOW!!
 Thomas Stevens Trumpet Sonatas

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ASIN: B000003J6Y
Release Date: 1996-12-01

Tracks:

  1. Son (1939): Mit Kraft
  2. Son (1939): Massig Bewegt
  3. Son (1939): Trauermusik And Chorale
  4. Caprice (1943)
  5. Andante And Allegro (1906): Andante
  6. Andante And Allegro (1906): Allegro
  7. Andante And Scherzo (1934): Andante
  8. Andante And Scherzo (1934): Scherzo
  9. Lied (1976)
  10. Badinage (1953)
  11. Son (1924): Allegro Moderato
  12. Son (1924): Andante
  13. Son (1924): Rondeau
  14. Six Dialogues (Ca 1958): Allegro
  15. Six Dialogues (Ca 1958): Allegro
  16. Six Dialogues (Ca 1958): Andante Un Poco Allegretto
  17. Six Dialogues (Ca 1958): Con Giorralita
  18. Six Dialogues (Ca 1958): Majestic
  19. Six Dialogues (Ca 1958): Allegretto
  20. Monophony VII (1972): Unaccompanied Tpt

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Stevens shows his music.......2007-07-04

Thomas Stevens, now former principal trumpet of the LA Philharmonic, shows what it means to be a musician on this record. His playing shows the many sides of the 20th century trumpet and the skills that made him one of the nation's best trumpet players.

The CD opens with the Sonata for trumpet and piano by Paul Hindemith. I have many recordings of this piece (I think 5 last I checked) and this is the one I keep coming back to. The musicality, and more importantly here, the emotion is far more in command than anything else. Written after his escape to America at the beginning of WWII this piece is nothing if not an emotional bomb explosion against the Nazis. Stevens opens up with fire from the first note and never lets up. The second movement pokes fun, and finally in the third movement the soulful sorrow of tragedy comes through his gorgeous playing and leaves you crying at the end where "All little men must die." (written in the sheet music by Hindemith at that part)

Then are a number of other well known pieces such as the Bozza Caprice, Barat's Andante and Scherzo, and Ropartz's Andante and Allegro. For younger trumpet players, this is the CD for you. Steven's performance of the Andante and Allegro is masterful and musicality shines through every note. This is a great learning tool for any young trumpet player as just about every high school trumpet player has played this piece, but rarely does one ever hear a performer of the caliber of Thomas Stevens playing this literature. Then there is his technically amazing performances of both the Caprice and the Andante and Scherzo which, in spite of their technique never lose the musicality that he was famous for as an orchestral trumpet player.

One last highlight for me is the Poulenc sonata for Trombone, Trumpet, and Horn. These three musicians unite in a gorgeous sound and interpretation that shows the beauty of Poulenc's writing particularly his expertise in the flowing melody shown in his many operas and art songs for which he is most famous.

Succinctly this CD is a gem for any trumpet player or enthusiast's collection. For those even just interested in the chamber sound of a trumpet, this album is a wonderful addition, however, if one is new to the 20th century trumpet chamber sound, I would recommend this as a great second or third album to pick up; but a mere literature selection advice on my part. One might consider Philip Smith's CD on the Cala label, part of the New York Legends series as a first installment for a better introduction to this class of sound (see my other reviews for more information).

5 out of 5 stars WOW!!.......1999-07-16

Thomas Stevens is the man! In case you don't Stevens is principal of the LA Philharmonic. He has a great sound and excellent interpretations. If you haven't heard the LA Philharmonic than you should, Thomas Stevens really plays!
5 Sonatas for Brass & Piano
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • great listening
 5 Sonatas for Brass & Piano
Hindemith , Anderer , Burns , and Korevaar
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ASIN: B0000663YW
Release Date: 2002-04-23

Tracks:

  1. Sonata For Horn: I. Maessig Bewegt
  2. Sonata For Horn: II. Ruhig Bewegt
  3. Sonata For Horn: III. Lebhaft; Langsam; Wie Vorher
  4. Sonata For Trumpet: I. Mit Kraft - Stephen Burns
  5. Sonata For Trumpet: II. Maessig Bewegt - Stephen Burns
  6. Sonata For Trumpet: III. Trauermusik. Sehr Langsam, Ruhig Bewegt, Wie Am Anfang, 'Alle Menschen Mussen; Sterben' Sehr Ruhig - Stephen Burns
  7. Sonata For Tuba: I. Allegro Pesante
  8. Sonata For Tuba: II. Allegro Assai
  9. Sonata For Tuba: III. Variationen; Moderato, Commodo
  10. Sonata For Trombone: I. Allegro Moderato Maestoso
  11. Sonata For Trombone: II. Allegro Grazioso
  12. Sonata For Trombone: III. Allegro Pesante
  13. Sonata For Trombone: IV. Allegro Moderato Maestoso
  14. Sonata For Alto Horn: I. Ruhig Bewegt
  15. Sonata For Alto Horn: II. Lebhaft
  16. Sonata For Alto Horn: III. Sehr Langsam
  17. Sonata For Alto Horn: IV. Lebhaft

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars great listening.......2003-03-17

This is an historic recording where the highest level of brass playing can be heard. Indeed, it is a reference for those professional and students who want an insight of style and performance practicing of how Hindemith's works should be Played. The balance between soloists and accompainment is perfect. There is another recording which should be checked out, with the exact same pieces on it.
Hindemith: Sonatas for Brass
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    Hindemith: Sonatas For Flute, Horns And Organ
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      Hindemith: Sonatas for Brass and Piano
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Another Wonderful Gould Recording!
      		 Hindemith: Sonatas for Brass and Piano

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      ASIN: B0000028O9
      Release Date: 1992-10-13

      Tracks:

      1. Son: I. Mit Kraft - Glenn Gould/Gilbert Johnson
      2. Son: II. Massig Bewegt-Lebhaft - Glenn Gould/Gilbert Johnson
      3. Son: III. Trauermusik. Sehr Langsam-Ruhig Bewegt- - Glenn Gould/Gilbert Johnson
      4. Son: III. Alle Menschen Mussen Sterben. Sehr Ruhig - Glenn Gould/Gilbert Johnson
      5. Son: I. Massig Bewegt - Glenn Gould/Mason Jones
      6. Son: II. Ruhig Bewegt - Glenn Gould/Mason Jones
      7. Son: III. Lebhaft - Glenn Gould/Mason Jones

      Tracks:

      1. Son: I. Allegro Pesante - Glenn Gould/Abe Torchinsky
      2. Son: II. Allegro Assai - Glenn Gould/Abe Torchinsky
      3. Son: III. Var. Moderato, Commodo- - Glenn Gould/Abe Torchinsky
      4. Son: III. Scherzando, L'Istesso Tempo-Allegro- - Glenn Gould/Abe Torchinsky
      5. Son: III. Lento-Allegro- - Glenn Gould/Abe Torchinsky
      6. Son: III. Wie Am Anfang Des Satzes - Glenn Gould/Abe Torchinsky
      7. Son: I. Ruhig Bewegt - Glenn Gould/Mason Jones
      8. Son: II. Lebhaft - Glenn Gould/Mason Jones
      9. Son: III. Sehr Langsam - Glenn Gould/Mason Jones
      10. Son: IV. Das Posthorn (Zwiegesprach)/The Posthorn (Dialogue)/Le Cor De Postillon (Dialogue)... - Glenn Gould/Mason Jones
      11. Son: Lebhaft - Glenn Gould/Mason Jones
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      13. Son: Allegretto Grazioso- - Glenn Gould/Henry Charles Smith
      14. Son: Lied Des Raufbolds/Swashbuckler's Song/Chanson De Batailleur/Canzone Dell'attaccabrighe... - Glenn Gould/Henry Charles Smith
      15. Son: Allegro Moderato Maestoso - Glenn Gould/Henry Charles Smith

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Another Wonderful Gould Recording!.......2002-11-04

      Along with Schoenberg, Hindemith was one of Gould's favorite composers--and one who's cultural stock was elevated because of Gould's advocation and artisitc realizations. The various sonatas for piano and brass instruments are a case in point. Beethoven dashed off a sonata for piano and French horn (his Op. 17); Brahms, of course, ripened the sonata for piano and clarinet; Saint-Saens wrote a nice sonata for piano and oboe; but who--of all people--would write a sonata for piano and tuba? Why, Hindemith, of course: he wrote at least one sonata for every instrument in the orchestra and piano. So, we have sonatas for trombone and piano, French horn and piano, et cetera. My only complaint is that on this recording the sonata for alto saxophone and piano is performed on an "alto horn." Alack, one can't have everything. As a bonus, Gould reads a little poetry on one of the tracks. In case you haven't heard his voice, it sounds exactly like a non-French Canadian. This brace of discs is well worth adding to any good collection.
      Hindemith: Complete Brass Sonatas
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        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B0000044ZL
        Release Date: 2000-09-16

        Tracks:

        1. Son in B: Mit Kraft
        2. Son in B: Massig Bewegt
        3. Son in B: Trauermusik (Sehr Langsam/Ruhig Bewegt/Wie Am Anfang)/'Alle Menschen Mussen Sterben'...
        4. Son: Massig Bewegt/Frisch/Lebhaft
        5. Son: Ruhig Bewegt
        6. Son: Lebhaft/Langsam/Wie Vorher/Koda
        7. Son: Allegro Moderato Maestoso
        8. Son: Allegretto Grazioso
        9. Son: Lied des Raufbolds (Allegro Pesante/Allegro Moderato Maestoso)
        10. Son: Ruhig Bewegt
        11. Son: Lebhaft
        12. Son: Sehr Langsam
        13. Son: Das Posthorn (Zwiegesprach) (Lebhaft)
        14. Son: Allegro Pesante
        15. Son: Allegro Assai
        16. Son: Var (Moderato, Commodo/Scherzando, L'istesso Tempo/Lento/Wie Am Anfang Des Satzes)

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