The title of this CD is significant for me because it has meaning on several levels. Most obviously, Up From Below refers to the tessitura of bass trombone music. Although the bass trombone is traditionally a low range instrument, many modern virtu [+]The title of this CD is significant for me because it has meaning on several levels. Most obviously, Up From Below refers to the tessitura of bass trombone music. Although the bass trombone is traditionally a low range instrument, many modern virtuosos can play in five octaves and often the bass trombone player is expected to play as high as the tenor trombone but as low as the tuba. The modern bass trombone player is no longer just the low player of the section. Up From Below is also a statement that the bass trombone is becoming an accepted vehicle for solo music. Because of the continued artistry of numerous virtuoso players around the world, the instrument is clearly no longer just an ensemble instrument. A substantial repertoire of solo music is developing for the instrument and the definition of a "gentleman" is no longer "someone who knows how to play bass trombone..but doesn't." On the most profound level, Up From Below is my rule of thumb for life. I constantly try to look up from below at my creator for wisdom, understanding, guidance and forgiveness. I thank God almighty for the gift of being a musician and give Jesus Christ all honor and glory.
1. Allegro Maestoso 4:13 Jan Koetsier (b. 1911)
published Marc Reift Editions
Jan Koetsier was born in Amsterdam but has spent most of his artistic life in Germany. He studied at the Berlin College of Music and worked as conductor of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and professor of music in Munich. He currently lives and composes in Bavaria.
Allegro Maestoso is a powerful opening piece for a recital. Koetsier's writing is idiomatic and the piece is extremely satisfying to both play and listen. It is a rondeau that switches back and forth between the strong opening theme, a singing, lyrical section and a challenging technical section. The piece fully exploits the strengths of the bass trombone.
2. Allegro Moderato, Arpeggione Sonata 8:34 Franz Schubert (1787-1828)
arr. by Denson Paul Pollard
Franz Schubert's Arpeggione Sonata is probably the most famous piece written for the short lived instrument "guitar-violincello." Like the baryton and viola pomposa, the guitar-violino, all built in Vienna by Johann Georg Staufer, did not quite catch on. T
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