In French Reflections, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra Fellows present a sophisticated selection of chamber works spanning Baroque splendour to 20th‑century brilliance. Lully’s regal dances open a program enriched by Saint‑Saëns’ elegant Septet and Poulenc’s refined lyricism. Martinů’s La Revue de cuisine brings rhythmic vitality and modern flair, complemented by Bernovsky’s striking Trio for Brass. This concert showcases the Fellows’ artistry across a vivid palette of ensemble colours and historical styles.

French Reflections

Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church

Raymond Riccomini currently serves as Second trumpet of the Metropolitan Opera orchestra, a position he has held since 2004, and Second trumpet of the newly renamed Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center (formerly Mostly Mozart), since 2019. He has performed with the New York Philharmonic, American Symphony Orchestra and Charleston Symphony as guest principal trumpet and has also held the positions of Acting Associate Principal trumpet of the San Francisco Symphony, Second trumpet in the New Jersey Symphony and Principal trumpet of the Hudson Valley Philharmonic. He also spends part of his summer as the Principal trumpet of the Brevard Music Center Orchestra in Brevard, NC. Raymond has performed on numerous television and film soundtracks, including Steven Spielberg’s recent remake of West Side Story.

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Raymond Riccomini, trumpet soloist

Broadway Presbyterian Church

This performance is free and open for general public seating

Faculty Recital: Dr. Jett Walker, trombone and Dr. Po-Chuan Chiang, piano with Dr. Alfonzo Cooper, Jr., tenor

Western Illinois University

Tower Music is one of the oldest traditions at the Carmel Bach Festival. It began in 1936 with the Heralding Trombones, led by two generations of the Stewart Family, Chandler and son Gordon, and the trombone quartet opened every Festival in the early days. The Stewart Family performed well into the 1960’s until the Festival Orchestra brass section was asked to carry on the tradition as it does today. They played from the balcony window of the old Sunset Auditorium which opened onto the parking lot – the window is still there, overlooking the foyer – and from the Carmel Mission bell tower, thus earning the nickname “Tower Music.”

Tower Music: Festive!

Sunset Center

This recital is given in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Music. Emma Potter is a student of William VerMeulen.

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