One Two One

Yoram Levy (trumpet) and Christopher Wrench (organ) join forces to explore the very diverse textures and styles of Genzmer, Tomasi, Persichetti, Durufle and Hakim.

One of the few recordings to feature the Klais organ at the Queensland Performing Arts Concert Hall, One Two One is a collection of twentieth century music for trumpet and organ alone and together. Yoram Levy (previously of the Israeli Philharmonic and now principal trumpet with the Tasmanian Symphony) and Christopher Wrench (Lecturer in Organ at the Queensland Conservatorium) join forces to explore the very diverse textures and styles of Genzmer, Tomasi, Persichetti, Durufle and Hakim.

"a most entertaining and excellently performed grouping of works that are as different as they are delightful ... imaginatively produced and excellently recorded"
(Bill Hoffmann, Canberra Times)

"an exciting collection of 20th century music"
(Australian Music Teacher Magazine)

"a fascinating CD ... a great performance"
(Bruce Steele, Organo Pleno)

Artists

Christopher Wrench

Christopher Wrench is currently lecturer in Organ at the Queensland Conservatorium. He has been a prize-winner at several international organ competitions, performs around Australia and appears regularly overseas as a recitalist, having performed in Austria, Canada, China, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, England, Germany, Italy and Sweden. He seeks to combine his work as performer and teacher with his passion for liturgical music.

Yoram Levy

A well sought after performer and music educator, Yoram Levy has performed as principal trumpet with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and the Australian Chamber Orchestra. Currently, he teaches trumpet and tutors the brass ensemble at the Tasmanian Conservatorium in Hobart.


Press quotes

“played with considerable brilliance ... a worthy addition to a CD collection.”

— Lindsay Hutchinson, The Melbourne Anglican

“very well recorded disc ... this is certainly worth adding to your collection .. one of the more polished presentations of recent times, showing off both instruments at the highest level”

— Bruce Hellmers, Mouthpiece - The Australian Trumpet Guild Journal

“an impressive CD ... you will be impressed by the joyous energy ... full marks for originality, fine ensemble playing and clear and consise sleeve notes.”

— Christopher Wainwright, Organ Music Society of Adelaide

“played with considerable brilliance ... a worthy addition to a CD collection.”

— Lindsay Hutchinson, The Melbourne Anglican

“These two young Australian performers demonstrate the versatility of the trumpet and organ”

— Amanda Watson, ASME Journal

Audio preview

Track Listing

Sonata for Trumpet and Organ (Harald Genzmer)
Parable XIV (Persichetti)
Variation Gregoriennes (Tomasi)
Prelude et Fugue sur le nom d'Alain, Op. 7 (Duruflé)
Sonata for Trumpet and Organ (Naji Hakim)

Composers

Naji Hakim

Composer and organist Naji Hakim is presently organist of la Trinite (directly succeeding the late Olivier Messiaen) and is currently professor at the National Regional Conservatory of Boulogne-Billancourt and visiting professor at the Royal Academy of Music in London.

Maurice Duruflé

Maurice Duruflé (1902-1986) was a French organist and a highly-regarded composer of music organ and choral music.


Where to buy

One Two One is available as as CD. It can be purchased online through Buywell Music or the Australian Music Centre which both offer secure online ordering.

Move CDs can be ordered through music retailers across Australia including Readings.

Product details

List price
$25.00 AUD
Categories
Classical, Organ
Catalogue number
MCD 149
Alternate catalogue number
MCD149
Barcode
EAN 9314574014921