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Nexus

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Composer
Martin Butler, Gary Carpenter, Ashley John Long, David Mitcham, Deborah Pritchard, David John Roche
Artist
Oscar Whight, Zeynep Ozsuca, Michael Whight, Martin Butler
Format
CD
Label
Willowhayne Records - Label
Released
Oct 25, 2024
Catalog #
WHR093
UPC
5060742690544

About

The concept of recording this CD was born during the uncertain times of the pandemic in 2020, when musicians were facing a great deal of instability and personal connections became restricted. As live music came to a halt in the UK and Europe, trumpeter Oscar Whight found himself taking on the role of Principal Trumpet in the Cairo Symphony Orchestra for a period of 10 months. This unexpected journey became the backdrop for the first piece commissioned for this recording, Winter Journeys by Martin Butler. On his return to the UK, Oscar collaborated with other renowned British composers and these exciting new works for trumpet and piano are now showcased in this album. This project provided a wonderful opportunity to bring together a diverse programme of fresh and exhilarating music which is uncompromising in it's ambition, yet can connect immediately with the listener. The programme encompasses a wide range of styles and techniques, showcasing the trumpet's versatility. From technically demanding passages that push the instrument to it's limits, to simple melodies that highlight it's inherent vocal qualities, each piece requires a unique approach. The title Nexus not only symbolises the desire to present music that connects, but is also representative of the various connections that brought this CD to fruition. Artistic working relationships create friendships and Oscar was fortunate to collaborate with the talented pianist Zeynep ozsuca for this recording, who also happens to be a neighbour. Two of the composers featured on this recording are contemporaries of Oscar's father Michael: Martin Butler was a member of the Hampshire County Youth Orchestra with him, and Mark Anthony Turnage studied at the Royal College of Music at the same time as Michael. The artwork for this disc, titled Pathways, was created by Stuart Hartley, a family friend whose work perfectly complements the theme of connections explored in this album.

Tracklist 20 tracks

  1. 1 I. Boulevardier 02:41
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Boulevardier
    Duration
    02:41
    Composer
    Gary Carpenter
    Performer
    Oscar Whight, Zeynep Özsuca
  2. 2 II. Agro dolce 02:55
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Agro dolce
    Duration
    02:55
    Composer
    Gary Carpenter
    Performer
    Oscar Whight, Zeynep Özsuca
  3. 3 III. Menhattan 01:55
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Menhattan
    Duration
    01:55
    Composer
    Gary Carpenter
    Performer
    Oscar Whight, Zeynep Özsuca
  4. 4 IV. Vesper 01:57
    Track
    4
    Title
    IV. Vesper
    Duration
    01:57
    Composer
    Gary Carpenter
    Performer
    Oscar Whight, Zeynep Özsuca
  5. 5 V. Forever Young 01:57
    Track
    5
    Title
    V. Forever Young
    Duration
    01:57
    Composer
    Gary Carpenter
    Performer
    Oscar Whight, Zeynep Özsuca
  6. 6 No. 1. Comodo 03:09
    Track
    6
    Title
    No. 1. Comodo
    Duration
    03:09
    Composer
    Martin Butler
    Performer
    Oscar Whight, Martin Butler
  7. 7 No. 2. Gentle, lilting 04:15
    Track
    7
    Title
    No. 2. Gentle, lilting
    Duration
    04:15
    Composer
    Martin Butler
    Performer
    Oscar Whight, Martin Butler
  8. 8 No. 1. Elegy for Andy 03:57
    Track
    8
    Title
    No. 1. Elegy for Andy
    Duration
    03:57
    Composer
    Mark-Anthony Turnage
    Performer
    Zeynep Özsuca
  9. 9 No. 2. William's Pavane 01:57
    Track
    9
    Title
    No. 2. William's Pavane
    Duration
    01:57
    Composer
    Mark-Anthony Turnage
    Performer
    Zeynep Özsuca
  10. 10 No. 3. Song for Sally 03:10
    Track
    10
    Title
    No. 3. Song for Sally
    Duration
    03:10
    Composer
    Mark-Anthony Turnage
    Performer
    Zeynep Özsuca
  11. 11 No. 4. Edward's refrain 03:45
    Track
    11
    Title
    No. 4. Edward's refrain
    Duration
    03:45
    Composer
    Mark-Anthony Turnage
    Performer
    Zeynep Özsuca
  12. 12 No. 5. Tune for Toru 02:01
    Track
    12
    Title
    No. 5. Tune for Toru
    Duration
    02:01
    Composer
    Mark-Anthony Turnage
    Performer
    Zeynep Özsuca
  13. 13 Salamandrine 09:02
    Track
    13
    Title
    Salamandrine
    Duration
    09:02
    Composer
    David Mitcham
    Performer
    Oscar Whight, Zeynep Özsuca
  14. 14 I. Leap 01:44
    Track
    14
    Title
    I. Leap
    Duration
    01:44
    Composer
    Mark-Anthony Turnage
    Performer
    Michael Whight, Zeynep Özsuca
  15. 15 II. Cradle Song 03:45
    Track
    15
    Title
    II. Cradle Song
    Duration
    03:45
    Composer
    Mark-Anthony Turnage
    Performer
    Michael Whight, Zeynep Özsuca
  16. 16 III. Carnac 02:08
    Track
    16
    Title
    III. Carnac
    Duration
    02:08
    Composer
    Mark-Anthony Turnage
    Performer
    Michael Whight, Zeynep Özsuca
  17. 17 IV. Falling Apart 02:10
    Track
    17
    Title
    IV. Falling Apart
    Duration
    02:10
    Composer
    Mark-Anthony Turnage
    Performer
    Michael Whight, Zeynep Özsuca
  18. 18 Mondestrunken 07:44
    Track
    18
    Title
    Mondestrunken
    Duration
    07:44
    Composer
    Ashley-John Long
    Performer
    Oscar Whight, Zeynep Özsuca
  19. 19 Yellow-Red-Blue 06:46
    Track
    19
    Title
    Yellow-Red-Blue
    Duration
    06:46
    Composer
    Deborah Pritchard
    Performer
    Oscar Whight, Zeynep Özsuca
  20. 20 Heartbreak 03:42
    Track
    20
    Title
    Heartbreak
    Duration
    03:42
    Composer
    David John Roche
    Performer
    Oscar Whight, Zeynep Özsuca