Soaring

Influenced by the trumpet works of Arban, Clarke, Hindemith, Arutunian, Hummel, Haydn and the more modern sonatas by Kent Kennan and Halsey Stevens, this piece by Sean O’Loughlin is lush and lyrical, while other moments showcase the power and majesty of the trumpet sound, lending it an almost fanfare-like, ceremonial air. The music is even a touch athletic while having a musical conversation with the piano. Written sensitively for the trumpet, this is an approachable challenge for the intermediate level player.