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
Chorale Fantasie for Trombone and Piano by Neal Harnly composed in 1999 borrows from two 19th Century hymns, Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to Me and I Love Thee.
Here is what the composer says about his beautiful work:
In a programmatic sense, although not literally intended, the piece attempts to express God's love for us and the joy and freedom it inspires in us, and then reflects with awe upon the love, returning again finally to a joyous restatement of its expression. The writing for trombone is virtuosic, and covers much of the spectrum of the instrument in its ability to 'sing and dance', and in its range and technique.
This work, written for a young James Markey when he was a tenor player is about 11 1/2 minutes in length is appropriate for advanced performers.
The recording of Chorale Fantasie is available for sale on streaming services and also on James Markey's wonderful CD Offroad.
YouTube video of James Markey performing Chorale and Fantasie