Pulcinella Suite

"The last great father-figure of Western music" was how Leonard Bernstein eulogized Igor Stravinsky in 1972 before his homage concert in London a year after the composer's death. Stravinsky's works, he asserted, "sum up and embrace all of music itself - from primitive folk art to highly sophisticated serialism, from rarefied church music to outspoken jazz." In fact, Bernstein performed surprisingly few selections from Stravinsky's vast output, recording most of those for Columbia Masterworks and RCA Victor, yet they include some of his most indelible interpretations. And he also delivered eloquent and revelatory lectures on the composer.

This is the latest album by Kyoichiro Kori, a trombone player who is active in the Siena Wind Orchestra. Includes Spark's masterpiece "Trombone Concerto", Stravinsky's "Pulcinella Suite" played on the trombone, and "Venice Carnival" famous for trumpet. It is an ambitious work to challenge difficult songs that require a considerable amount of skill. A profound sound that conveys the spirit of Kyoichiro Gun. I also listen to the beautiful piano of Atsuko Kaminaga, who supports her wonderfully.