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Phenominal trumpet playing and gorgeous orchestra.

02/11/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Eric Aubier is an astonishing trumpeter who breaks the mold with this recording. "La Trompette Francaise" is the culmination of French trumpet virtuosity in this century: dazzling tone and technical brilliance reminiscent of Maurice Andre, and imaginative composition of the great modern French composers. Add Eric Aubier's genuine passion for this music, and the result is a recording that sets new standards.The compositions on this album should appeal to any serious musician as well as any listener who is open-minded enough to give modern French music a try. It is not for those who think Beethoven went a little too far, although one piece, the Charlier etude #2, is a disarmingly simple and beautiful gem in the midst of energetic inventiveness. That piece alone is worth the price of the album."

THE greatest XXth century trumpet record

01/07/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The greatest french trumpet player Eric Aubier, who studied with Mr Maurice André, has delivered the most beautiful record on XXth century trumpet music from France, ever heard !"