Description
SAMPLE EXCERPTS
Bolero
Maurice Ravel, Trombone Solo (Simon Rattle, CBSO) LIVE
Pavane
Maurice Ravel, transcribed by Ken Shifrin and Leah Melamed
Concerto
G. F. Handel ( Movements 1, 2, 4 transcribed by Andre LaFosse; 3rd Movement transcribed by Ken Shifrin)
Sonata
Paul Hindemith, LIVE RADIO BROADCAST
Brother Can You Spare a Dime
Jay Gorney/”Yip Harburg, arr. Guy Turner
with the English Trombone Consort
Love on the Rocks
Gilbert Becaud & Neil Diamond
Virgo Prius from ” Alma Redemptoris Mater” LIVE Virgo Prius LIVE
Johann Joseph Fux
with Posaune Voce Trio and the US Army Orchestra
Sonata for Alto Trombone and Piano LIVE
J. Paisible, transcribed by Ken Shifrin
Hark How All Things LIVE
Henry Purcell, arr. Ken Shifrin
with Posaune Voce Trio
Symphony for Trombone
Ernest Block
with the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra (1st movement)
Yesterday LIVE
Lennon-McCartney, arr. Lew Gillis
with the Birmingham Trombone Choir
Ken Shifrin, Director and Soloist
CD 1
1 – Pavane, M. Ravel for Trombone and Piano
2 – Sonata, J. Paisible for Alto Trombone and Piano LIVE
3 – Largo, A. Vivaldi for Trombone and Piano
4-7 – Concerto, G.F. Handel for Trombone and Piano
8 – Panis Angelicus, C. Franck for Trombone and Piano
9-11 – Sonata, P. Hindemith for Trombone and Piano
12-14 – Symphony for Trombone and Orchestra, E. Bloch (JSO)
15-17 – Concerto No.3, A. Hohvhannes, with orchestra (JSO)
18 – “Duelling Trombones”, M. Haydn with Mike Hall LIVE
19 – D to A for Trombone and Computer, D. Maves LIVE
CD 2
1-2 – Concerto for Trombone, G.C. Wagenseil, with Duke University Wind Ensemble LIVE
3 – Bolero, M. Ravel: Trombone Solo (Simon Rattle, CBSO) LIVE
4 – Symphony No. 3, G. Mahler: Trombone Solos (Bertini, JSO) LIVE
5 – Symphony No. 3, G. Mahler: Trombone Solos (Simon Rattle, CBSO) LIVE
6 – Symphony No. 7, J. Sibelius: Trombone Solo (Simon Rattle, CBSO)
7 – Romeo and Juliette, H. Berlioz: Trombone Recitative (Bertini, JSO) LIVE
8-9 – Zwei Aequali, A. Bruckner, CBSO trombone section
10 – Pecccatorum and Virgo Prius, J.J. Fux, Posaune Voce Trio with US Army Orchestra LIVE
11 – Hark How All Things, H. Purcell, Posaune Voce Trio LIVE
12 – Papageno Duet, W.A. Mozart, Posaune Voce Trio LIVE
13 – Tower Sonata, G. Reiche, English Trombone Consort
14 – Sonata, D. Speer, English Trombone Consort
15 – Stardust, H. Carmichael LIVE
16 – Love on the Rocks, N. Diamond for Trombone & Piano
17 – Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?, E. Yarburg, Jay Gorney for Trombone & Piano LIVE
18 – If, D. Gates, English Trombone Consort
19 – Yesterday, Lennon-McCartney, Birmingham Trombone Choir LIVE
20 – Something, G. Harrison, Birmingham Trombone Choir LIVE
21 – Lassus Trombone, H. Fillmore for Trombone and Piano
22 – Shoutin’ Liza Trombone, H. Fillmore for Trombone and Piano
23 – Teddy Trombone, H. Fillmore for Trombone and Piano
“Thirty Hits” displays Shifrin’s versatility, impeccable technique, and expressiveness, with equal command of the alto and tenor trombone, as a soloist, orchestral, and chamber musician. A welcome addition to the library.”
INTERNATIONAL TROMBONE ASSOCIATION JOURNAL
“Not only is he one of the most able trombonists in my experience but also an intelligent and wide-ranging musician.”
SIR SIMON RATTLE
“Ken Shifrin played brilliantly with almost unbelievable beauty of tone, artistry and elegance. A seemingly effortless rendition full of effects, technical bravura and feeling.”
THE VIENNA KURIER
“Bolero, Mahler 3 – bravo! Very impressive, especially all the alto trombone ornaments and lip trills all over the joint.”
GENE POKORNY
Tubist, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
“Your CDs are great!”
ROBERT KOZANEK
Principal Trombone, Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
“My goodness, what beautiful playing. Ravel and Vivaldi are absolute perfection, one of the best Hindemith’s I have ever heard. It is a treat to hear you play in so many settings. Bravo.”
MIKE HALL
Associate Professor of Trombone/Euphonium Old Dominion University, Conn-Selmer Performing Artist
“Ken Shifrin demonstrated outstanding instrumental ability as well as excellent qualities of musicianship.”
CHARLES DUTOIT
“A one-man tour-de-force.”
COLONEL L.B. SHELBURNE, JR
U.S Army Band Leader and Commander
“Wonderful! It’s one of the best Bolero’s I’ve ever heard. Reliably played solo, beautiful tone, admirable fluency.”
MIROSLAV TUTKO
Principal Trombone, Moravian Philharmonic
“Splendid trombone playing.”
THE GUARDIAN
“Elegant and virtuoso trombone playing.”
THE PRAGUE POST
