The trumpet is more versatile than almost any other musical instrument, and no one proves this better than the current artist in residence Matthias Höfs. In the first Wednesday concert of the season, he will span the spectrum from the sparkling virtuosity of baroque trumpet sounds to the tonal diversity of classical-romantic concertos and character pieces to the silky-smooth blue note sound of Gershwin's famous Summertime .

Sounds Of Trumpet

Bayerische Theaterakademie August Everding

concert together with our solo trumpeter, Manuel Mischel, and our solo trombonist, Philippe Stier. The sonata by the Venetian composer Dario Castello, born in 1602, offers an enormous range of emotions. In Widor's organ symphony from 1878, a vast array of stops are pulled out around a chorale-like theme, creating a brilliant sonic experience. Berio's "Sequenza" from 1966 explicitly prescribes elements of theatrical performance, including conscious breathing and vocal technique. The two organ movements, published only after Mendelssohn's death, were combined into a single sonata in 1993 with a new instrumentation – and represent a compelling musical experiment. 

John Baston

Events

Upcoming events

Apr 12, 2026

Organ concert: Christian Schmitt, Manuel Mischel, Philippe Stier · Bamberger Symphoniker

Past events

Oct 23, 2024

Sounds Of Trumpet · Münchner Rundfunkorchester

About

John Baston hasn't added a bio