Music of Gregory Mertl <br> BRIDGE 9489This disc presents a virtuoso program of new works for both large chamber ensemble and wind ensemble, performed by the University of Minnesota Wind Ensemble with soloists. Conductor Craig Kirchhoff writes: "I was drawn to Gregory Mertl's unique palette of instrumental color and timbre and his ability to seamlessly shift emotional landscapes with ease, and sometimes with shocking conviction. These dramatic shifts of emotional momentum are accompanied

Musto performs two of his delicious Concert Rags

Recorded sound and liner notes are first rate

2 (2006) for trumpet

This is the work's premiere recording

“There is such a sense of discovery permeating these highly charged performances that even the less successful moments afford fascination

If you’ve read Perle’s writings on music

"With this distinguished cast

idealistic and passionate

and Josh White (1915-1969) had a lovely

F-sharp Major

He has enjoyed critical acclaim for his solo recording of Bach works with Bridge Records as well as his fortepiano performances of Haydn for ASV

Though the composer never performed or recorded it