Experience the enchanting virtuosity of Lucienne Renaudin Vary in her captivating album, "The Voice of the Trumpet." This remarkable collection, released in 2017 under Warner Classics, showcases the young French trumpeter's extraordinary talent and her deep appreciation for vocal music spanning from baroque to jazz and musicals. With a duration of 1 hour and 11 minutes, this album features 16 meticulously arranged tracks that highlight Renaudin Vary's unique ability to infuse the trumpet with the expressive qualities of the human voice.
From the lively "Les filles de Cadix" by Delibes to the timeless "The Sound of Music: My Favourite Things" by Rodgers, and the operatic grandeur of pieces by Donizetti and Bellini, each track is a testament to Renaudin Vary's versatility and artistic depth. The album also includes beloved classics like "Over the Rainbow" from "The Wizard of Oz," "Summertime" from "Porgy and Bess," and "My Funny Valentine" from "Babes in Arms," each reimagined with the trumpet at the forefront.
Accompanied by the Orchestre National de Lille under the direction of Roberto Rizzi Brignoli, Renaudin Vary's performance is nothing short of breathtaking. Her renditions of pieces by Handel, Gershwin, Rachmaninov, and Tchaikovsky, among others, are both technically impressive and deeply resonant, making "The Voice of the Trumpet" a standout in her discography. Whether you're a fan of classical music, jazz, or musical theater, this album offers a rich and diverse listening experience that celebrates the power and beauty of the trumpet.
Delibes: Les filles de Cadix (Version for Trumpet & Orchestra)Léo Delibes, Lucienne Renaudin Vary, Roberto Rizzi Brignoli, Orchestre National de Lille
Rodgers / Transc. Lehn: The Sound of Music: My Favourite Things (Transc. Lehn for Orchestra)Richard Rodgers, Lucienne Renaudin Vary, Roberto Rizzi Brignoli, Orchestre National de Lille
Donizetti : Don Pasquale, Act 2: "Povero Ernesto"Gaetano Donizetti, Lucienne Renaudin Vary, Rolando Villazón, Roberto Rizzi Brignoli, Orchestre National de Lille
Arban / Bellini / Transc. Milone: Variations on Casta Diva (from the Opera "Norma") [Transc. Milone for Orchestra]Jean-Baptiste Arban, Vincenzo Bellini, Lucienne Renaudin Vary, Roberto Rizzi Brignoli, Orchestre National de Lille
Bellini / Arr Sadin: 15 Songs for Voice and Piano: X. Malinconia, Ninfa gentile (Arr. Sadin for Orchestra)Vincenzo Bellini, Lucienne Renaudin Vary, Roberto Rizzi Brignoli, Orchestre National de Lille
Offenbach: Les contes d'Hoffmann, Act 4: Barcarolle. "Belle nuit, ô nuit d'amour" (Version for Two Trumpets & Orchestra)Jacques Offenbach, Lucienne Renaudin Vary, Erik Truffaz, Roberto Rizzi Brignoli, Orchestre National de Lille
Handel: Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne, HWV 74: I. Eternal Source of Light DivineGeorge Frideric Handel, Lucienne Renaudin Vary, Christophe Dumaux, Roberto Rizzi Brignoli, Orchestre National de Lille
Arlen: Over the Rainbow (From "The Wizard Of Oz" musical) [Arr. for Trumpet & Orchestra]Harold Arlen, Lucienne Renaudin Vary, Roberto Rizzi Brignoli, Orchestre National de Lille
Gershwin, G / Orch. Daly: The Man I Love (Orch. Daly)George Gershwin, Lucienne Renaudin Vary, Roberto Rizzi Brignoli, Orchestre National de Lille
Vivaldi: Giustino, RV 717, Act 1: "Vedrò con mio diletto" (Orch. Nakamura)Antonio Vivaldi, Lucienne Renaudin Vary, Roberto Rizzi Brignoli, Orchestre National de Lille
Gershwin: Porgy and Bess, Act 1: "Summertime" (Orch. Behrisch)George Gershwin, Lucienne Renaudin Vary, Erik Truffaz, Roberto Rizzi Brignoli, Orchestre National de Lille
Rossini: Soirées musicales: No. 8, La danza (Version for Trumpet & Orchestra)Gioachino Rossini, Lucienne Renaudin Vary, Roberto Rizzi Brignoli, Orchestre National de Lille
Rachmaninov: 12 Romances, Op. 21: No. 7, How Fair This Spot (Version for Trumpet & Orchestra)Sergei Rachmaninoff, Lucienne Renaudin Vary, Roberto Rizzi Brignoli, Orchestre National de Lille
Tchaikovsky: Eugene Onegin, Op. 24, Act 2: "Kuda, kuda" (Version for Trumpet & Orchestra)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Lucienne Renaudin Vary, Roberto Rizzi Brignoli, Orchestre National de Lille
Fauré: 3 Mélodies, Op. 7: No. 1, Après un rêve (Version for Trumpet & Orchestra)Gabriel Fauré, Lucienne Renaudin Vary, Roberto Rizzi Brignoli, Orchestre National de Lille
Rodgers / Transc. Walter: Babes in Arms: My Funny Valentine (Transc. Walter for Orchestra)Richard Rodgers, Lucienne Renaudin Vary, Roberto Rizzi Brignoli, Orchestre National de Lille