Brian Balmages: Fanfare Canzonique: Blechbläser Ensemble

Written in memory of Gilbert Johnson, former principal trumpet of the Philadelphia Orchestra and professor of trumpet at the University of Miami. This work is based on two of his most famous recordings: The Antiphonal Music of Gabrieli (specifically, Canzona per sonare No. 2) and Respighi's Pines of Rome. It makes effective use of an antiphonal choir and is an excellent concert opener.