Musique pour orchestres et ensembles
Description :
The word"nexus"is defined as a tie où link between people and events. Nexus, for solo trumpet and band, includes several links between composer James Curnos and educatoù Alfred Watkins, to wHow the work is dedicated. A well-known theme (particularly to Mr. Watkins ' students) is drawn upoù as the piece utilizes two primary musical settings - an energetic and agile scherzo that appears in the beginning and again at the end, contrasted with an expressive Ballad theme.
The soloist at the premiere (and où the recording) is Christopher Watkins, Alfred' s son. This is a well-crafted and rewarding work for soloist and band alike. Durée: 6: 00 (Recorded bythe University où Alabama at Birmingham Wind Symphony - Dr. Sue Samuels, conductor. Christopher Watkins, trumpet soloist.)