This album brings together works for trumpet and organ, focusing on 20th-century compositions inspired by visual art, poetry, and spirituality. Petr Eben’s Okna (Windows) draws inspiration from Marc Chagall’s stained-glass windows, capturing their vivid colors and luminous imagery. Anthony Plog’s Four Themes on Paintings of Edvard Munch translates the emotional depth of Munch’s art into a musical language.
Alan Hovhaness’s Prayer of St. Gregory and Vincent Persichetti’s The Hollow Men reflect deep spiritual and poetic influences, with the latter inspired by T.S. Eliot’s haunting poem. André Jolivet’s Arioso Barocco and Douglas Lowry’s Suburban Measures explore modernist and impressionistic styles, showcasing the expressive range of the trumpet and organ combination.
Performed by trumpeter Anthony Plog and organist Hans-Ola Ericsson, the album emphasizes the rich interplay between the two instruments, offering a contemplative and dynamic listening experience.
