Gordon Cherry has been running Cherry Classics for over 20 years. He is a leading professional Trombonist in North America, having performed as Principal Trombonist of the Vancouver Symphony, and the CBC Radio Orchestra. As well, Gordon has taught hundreds of Brass students for over 30 years at the University of British Columbia and many international leading music festivals.Details
A brilliant new Concerto for Bass Trombone with Piano accompaniment in three movements by leading Canadian composer Elizabeth Raum. Elizabeth has delivered several new compositions for low brass over the past several years. First for Tuba, followed by Euphonium and now Bass Trombone.
The 1st movement is bold and expressive. The 2nd movement, titled, "Romance for Nada" is lyrical followed by the 3rd and final movement which is rhythmic and dramatic.
This Concerto was commissioned by colleagues and friends in honor of Douglas Sparkes. Mr. Sparkes is Bass Trombonist of the Vancouver Symphony.
This work is suitable for advanced performers and is about twelve minutes in length.
Here is a link to a wonderful performance of the 2nd movement by Bass Trombone star Ilan Morgenstern on YouTube:
Ilan Morgenstern on YouTube
The beautiful performance is by David Pell Bass Trombonist and Rachel Kerr, Pianist of Toronto from 2019.