The opening to Mahler's 5th Symphony is undoubtedly one of the most famous of all orchestral trumpet excerpts. Here is the opening of one of my favourite (fairly) recent recordings with the Cleveland Orchestra and principal trumpet Michael Sachs.
This week's recording is a collision of so many good things. Jacob Collier's original arrangement and performance of 'Danny Boy', as part of his Maida Vale session, is a truly stunning piece of music
After quite the break (insert excuse here), Friday listenings are back. Thanks to those of you that got in touch to say that you had missed them, or to give suggestions of recordings to share. I start