I haven't seen the film, & will look out for it. But to be fair the disc is definitely of high musical worth throughout and I am very pleased that I bought it. The pieces are all genuine works for trombone, and some, including the title track, were written for van Rijen. My only caveat is that he's not using a period instrument in the Mozart. Everything else is 20th century or contemporary.
Let's face it - you wouldn't normally venture into cyberspace thinking "Hmm... I think I feel like buying a trombone solo recording today". I'm very grateful to whoever wrote the review that I saw some years back. Taking on their enthusiasm has expanded my musical mindset.
The recording is terrific. In surround you are in a concert hall. The bigness of the trombone's sound is obvious but the sound floats over your head. Play it in SACD stereo and you have the trombone in your room, and that is one hell of an experience. It sounds dangerously real!
P: ***** S: *****/****
Cheers,
Peter
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