PROGRAM
NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL 2024
Recital for Trumpet and Piano Works by Women Composers
Oswaldo Zapata, trumpet
Kasandra Keeling, piano
Two Latin Dances Lauren Bernofsky (1967- )
Bossa Nova
Tango
Kava Carolina Calvache (1985- )
Love Song from Silent Ocean Karen Tanaka (1961- )
Golden Hour Cait Nishimura (1991- )
Intermission
Trumpet Songs
Morning Opens
To Home
In Our Quiet
Hop & Tow Dance
Threaded Breaking
Ball at the Moulin de la Galette
Nocturne in Blue and Gold
Walking Man
Jennifer Higdon (1962- )
Framed (Selections) Cecilia McDowall (1951- )
Largo et Andante et Allegro et Presto et cetera
Zoe Cutler (1996- )
ARTIST BIOGRAPHIES
Program Notes
Two Latin Dances (2015) – Lauren Bernofsky
Two Latin Dances is a beautifully evocative and sizzling work based on Bossa Nova and Tango rhythms. While at first sounding as two distinct movements, the characteristic dances gradually intertwine to create a uniquely integrated whole. By popular demand, Lauren Bernofsky has transcribed the work, already a staple of the trombone repertoire, for trumpet so that more musicians may join in the excitement!
Kava (2020) – Carolina Calvache
Kava is an ode to calmness, it is a symbol that reminds that despite daily life obstacles, there will always be something to keep one grounded and in peace, there will always be hope to continue a journey. This piece is dedicated to Colombian trumpeter Juan Fernando Avendaño.
Love Song from Silent Ocean (2005) – Karen Tanaka
The title Silent Ocean suggests serenity of the ocean, images of a pale blue and orange color sky blending the sound of the trumpet. It consists of three pieces. The first piece weaves the texture of sounds like waves with combinations of 7/8 and 5/8 rhythms. The second, subtitled “Love Song,” symbolizes motherhood of the ocean. The final piece suggests reflection of light on waves by the repetitive piano texture while the trumpet sustains long tones and creates various colors using enharmonics.
Golden Hour (2021) – Cait Nishimura
The “golden hour” is the last hour of light before sunset. The early ideas for this piece came to me during a long drive from New York City to Toronto. We had left the NYC area in time to drive through the rolling hills of upstate New York during this magical time of day. We were treated to an incredible display of colours dancing among the clouds and golden light just pouring over the area and warming our faces. I let the ideas sit for several months, until experiencing a similar drive on the opposite side of the continent in Yosemite National Park. Driving up to the lookout at Glacier Point, we weren’t sure if we would make it to the top in time for sunset. It felt like a race against time, trying to ascend the steep mountain roads before the sun made its descent below the horizon. When we arrived at the lookout, it was as if the sky was on fire (see the cover image on this score!) The next few minutes led to a beautiful and calm glow before fading into dusk. The music in Golden Hour represents both of these memorable sunset experiences.
Trumpet Songs (2004) – Jennifer Higdon
Trumpet Songs was originally a piece for soprano voice and later adapted for trumpet. Each of the movements evokes imagery of flowers and nature – where the earth itself becomes a character – and references longing for one’s love. “Morning Opens” reflects on the beauty of a morning while “To Home” further describes the longing to return home to a love interest. “In Our Quiet” continues this longing, illustrating the connection of being next to your love physically and emotionally. “Hop and Toe Dance” is a spirited expression of love to the earth while “Threaded” is perhaps deeper and a more relaxed expression of love and support.
Framed (2009) – Cecilia McDowall
This colorful collection of pieces for trumpet and piano draws its inspirations from a variety of art works. “Ball at the Moulin de la Galette” was inspired by the artist Renoir; an atmospheric night piece, “Nocturne in Blue and Gold” by Whistler; and “Walking Man,” a powerful elongated sculpture by Giacometti, which is in five time.
Largo et Andante et Allegro et Presto et cetera (2021) – Zoe Cutler
Cutler composed Largo et Andante et Allegro et Presto et cetera as means to provide a fun alternative to the traditional Andante et Allegro works. The piece is her take on the customary contest piece, but with way better chords. Out with the Bb Major and in with the Dsus 13/C#. But unlike every new brass solo written for virtuosos like Joe Alessi or Jens Lindemann, this one has better rhythms and no high notes.
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