music - trumpet renaissance

BBC Music magazine January 2010

Trumpet Renaissance

Chandos Chan 1052

“....Philippe Schartz adopts a suitably vibrato-laden tone, and is more than equal to the technical demands of the work.....”

“....soloist and orchestra are firing on all cylinders.”

Gramophone March 2010

Trumpet Renaissance

Chandos Chan 1052

“ Sir Harrison Birtwistle’s Endless Parade one of the more substantial celebrations of trumpeter Hakan Hardenberger’s virtuosity ......now has a worthy successor.”

International Record Review 2010

Chandos Chan1052

“....this is a fine showcase for Philippe Schartz’s playing.”

Cyclic Defrost, January 11 – 2010

Trumpet Renaissance

Chandos Chan1052

“ A very fine disc indeed.”

Classical Source , January 18 – 2010

Trumpet Renaissance

Chandos Chan1052

“ Trumpet Renaissance proves a fascinating collection of styles and approaches to writing for the instrument, as well as being extremely well played and recorded.”