Album

There are undoubtedly many jazz fans who've been curious about Wynton Marsalis' classical recordings. Recognizing Marsalis' canon would benefit from an introductory volume, Sony Classical compiled Classic Wynton, which includes a cross-section of his non-jazz recordings from 1984 to 1998. Fans won't be surprised by the artist's clear, pure tone on these pieces, composed by Purcell, Handel, J.S. Bach, Hovhaness, Rimsky-Korsakov, and J.B. Arban. (The last, "Variations on 'Le Carnaval de Venise'," is famous as one of teenage Wynton's favorite pieces from his practice book.) Unfortunately for novices, the liners neglect a list of his classical discography, and the 1998 date ensures that several of his famous 1999 performances won't be present. Still, dipping a toe in the water is quite easy with this volume.

© John Bush, All Music Guide

CD 1
Jeremiah Clarke Composer King's March, for trumpet and organ Work English Chamber Orchestra Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis Trumpet, Anthony Newman Conductor
1	King's March, for trumpet and organ	1:13			$0.99
Antonio Vivaldi Composer Concerto for 2 Trumpets in C, RV537 Work English Chamber Orchestra Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis Trumpet, Raymond Leppard Conductor
2	1.Allegro	3:09			$0.99
Henry Purcell Composer The Indian Queen, Z.630 (semi-opera)...Act 1: Prologue Work English Chamber Orchestra Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis Trumpet, Raymond Leppard Conductor
3	1.Trumpet Tune	0:42			$0.99
Jeremiah Clarke Composer The Prince of Denmark's March (Trumpet Voluntary in D) for brass, winds, and percussion Work English Chamber Orchestra Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis Trumpet, Anthony Newman Conductor
4	The Prince of Denmark's March (Trumpet Voluntary in D) for brass, winds, and percussion	2:51			$0.99
Charles John Stanley Composer Trumpet Voluntary Work English Chamber Orchestra Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis Trumpet, Anthony Newman Conductor
5	Trumpet Voluntary (arr. trumpet and orchestra)	3:36			$0.99
George Frideric Handel Composer Samson, HWV57...Act 3 Work Orchestra of St. Luke's Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis Trumpet, John Nelson Conductor, Anthony Newman Keyboard, Kathleen Battle Soprano
6	25.Sc.3, Air: Let the bright Seraphim	5:32			$0.99
Jean-Joseph Mouret Composer Suite of Symphonies for brass, strings and timpani No.1 ('Symphonies and Fanfares for the King's Supper') Work English Chamber Orchestra Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis Trumpet, Anthony Newman Conductor
7	1.Bourrée en rondeau (Theme from 'Masterpiece Theatre')	2:04			$0.99
Johann Sebastian Bach Composer Brandenburg Concerto No.2 in F, BWV1047 Work English Chamber Orchestra Orchestra, Charles Tunnell Cello, Wynton Marsalis Trumpet, William Bennett Flute, Anthony Newman Conductor, Cho-Liang Lin Violin, Ian Watson Harpsichord, Neil Black Oboe
8	3.Allegro assai (excerpt)	3:02			$0.99
Marc-Antoine Charpentier Composer Te Deum, for 8 voices, chorus, and orchestra, H.145 Work English Chamber Orchestra Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis Trumpet, Anthony Newman Conductor
9	Prelude	1:44			$0.99
Leopold Mozart Composer Concerto in D for Trumpet and String Orchestra Work English Chamber Orchestra Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis Trumpet, Raymond Leppard Conductor
10	2.Allegro moderato	3:28			$0.99
Johann Michael Haydn Composer Trumpet Concerto in D, MH 104 Work English Chamber Orchestra Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis Trumpet, Raymond Leppard Conductor
11	I: Adagio	6:01			$0.99
(Franz) Joseph Haydn Composer Trumpet Concerto in Eb, Hob.VIIe:1 Work English Chamber Orchestra Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis Trumpet, Raymond Leppard Conductor
12	3.Finale: Allegro	4:34			$0.99
Johann Nepomuk Hummel Composer Trumpet Concerto in E or Eb, WoO1, S.49 Work English Chamber Orchestra Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis Trumpet, Raymond Leppard Conductor
13	3.Rondo Finale: Allegro	3:38			$0.99
Thomas (ii) Moore Composer 'Tis the Last Rose of Summer Work Wynton Marsalis Trumpet, Eastman Wind Ensemble Ensemble, Donald Hunsberger Conductor
14	'Tis the Last Rose of Summer	1:48			$0.99
Jean-Baptiste Arban Composer Variations on 'Carnival of Venice' Work Wynton Marsalis Trumpet, Eastman Wind Ensemble Ensemble, Donald Hunsberger Conductor
15	Variations on 'Carnival of Venice'	7:35			$0.99
Leonard Bernstein Composer Brass Music, for trumpet, trombone, horn, tuba and piano Work Wynton Marsalis Trumpet, Judith Lynn Stillman Piano
16	1.Rondo for Lifey, for trumpet and piano	1:26			$0.99
Alan Hovhaness Composer Prayer of St. Gregory (interlude from opera 'Etchmiadzin'), for trumpet and string orchestra, Op.62b Work Wynton Marsalis Trumpet, Anthony Newman Organ
17	Prayer of St. Gregory (interlude from opera 'Etchmiadzin'), for trumpet and string orchestra, Op.62b	4:07			$0.99
Henri Tomasi Composer Trumpet Concerto Work Wynton Marsalis Trumpet, Esa-Pekka Salonen Conductor, Philharmonia Orchestra and Chorus Orchestra
18	1.Allegro	7:30			$0.99
Niccolò Paganini Composer Moto perpetuo in C, for violin and guitar, Op.11, MS72 Work Wynton Marsalis Trumpet, Eastman Wind Ensemble Ensemble, Donald Hunsberger Conductor
19	Moto perpetuo in C, for violin and guitar, Op.11, MS72 (arr. trumpet and wind ensemble)	4:33			$0.99
Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov Composer The Tale of Tsar Saltan (Skazka o Tsare Saltane; opera; includes 'Flight of the Bumblebee') Work Wynton Marsalis Trumpet, Eastman Wind Ensemble Ensemble, Donald Hunsberger Conductor
20	The Flight of the Bumblebee (various arrangements)	1:06			$0.99