Ten of the Best

gathered from all over the world

10 trumpet specialists come to Japan again!

Born from a gorgeous arrangement and a surprising ensemble

A dream Christmas arrangement!

Organization brass 10tet
member trumpet

Otto Sauter (Germany)

Bryan Davis (USA)

Frank Greene (USA)

Franz Wagnermeyer (Austria)

Bengt Danielsson (Sweden)

Annel Soomary (UK)

Naoki Inoue (Japan)

Armand Cedillo (Mexico)

Alfred Gall (Austria)

Sebastián Gil (Spain)

drum

Robert Walla (Germany)

base

Bodo Julius Klingelhöfer (Germany)

piano

Joe Dorff (USA)

A unique ensemble of 10 world-famous trumpeters playing together, "10 Miracle Trumpeters" was born in 1991 from the idea of ​​world-famous piccolo trumpeter Otto Sauter. The Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra, Stockholm Royal Opera Orchestra, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, and internationally known performers from Europe and the United States gathered. Since 2008, the ensemble of "10 Miracle Trumpets" plus piano, bass and drums has included Sting guitarist Dominic Miller, fellow percussionist Rhani Krija and Level 42 keyboardist Mike He regularly performs with Lindup et al.

The group's founding concept is to captivate global audiences with sophisticated crossover concerts, performing classical, jazz and pop music in excellent arrangements. Working with them are world-famous arrangers who are familiar with each member's specialty. Thanks to them, the sound you hear from "10 Miracle Trumpeters" is not just a fanfare, it's like a full orchestra. Among the arrangers are Grammy Award winners and Hollywood stars such as Barbra Streisand, Frank Sinatra, Neil Diamond, The Commodores and Prince, and Germany's Peter Herbolzeimer, Udo Jürgens and Pepe.・Some have worked with the Leinhardt Band.

 

Over the years, the "10 Miracle Trumpeters" have toured Japan, America and Europe several times successfully. Above all, August 2001 was a special year for them. At the new Arena Aufschalke in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Europe's most modern football stadium, he performed a specially composed fanfare for the opening before 70,000 spectators. In 2006, under artistic director Otto Sauter, he performed in a series of Play Time Live City concerts at festivals during the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany. Under the auspices of the Organizing Committee of the FIFA Organizing Committee and the Vice-President of the Organizing Committee of the German Games Theo Zwanziger, the theme of the festival is "Music of Great Nations Visiting Germany". A total of 16 performances will be held free of charge at public buildings and historic sites in Bremen, Ludwigshafen, Rügen, Nordernie – for example the Saxon State Opera in Dresden, Handel's birthplace, the market church in Halle. Ta. The purpose of the festival was to showcase the multifaceted and international spirit of the host country, Germany. At the request of FIFA, the ensemble was formed as "10 Miracle Trumpeters Plus One", eleven of whom performed with the orchestras of the concert venues, such as the Toria Philharmonic, the Neubrandenburger Philharmoniker and the Staatskapelle Halle.

Otto Sauter ( Germany)

Widely known as one of the greatest piccolo trumpet players of our time, he has performed in major halls around the world. In December 1995, he performed with the Philharmonia Orchestra at St James's Palace in the presence of Prince Charles. In 1998 and 2000 he performed before John Paul II in St. Peter's Square. In 2001, he performed with the China National Symphony Orchestra conducted by Muhai Tang at the Forbidden City in Beijing. From 1988 to 1998 he was principal trumpeter of the Bremen State Philharmonic Orchestra. Since 1991, he has been artistic director of the Bremen International Trumpet Festival, inviting various guests such as Ray Charles, Maynard Ferguson and Maurice André. In 1994 he founded the Bremen Trumpet Academy, which offers its own training program to talented young trumpet players from all over the world. In 2007 and 2008, in cooperation with Volkswagen, the children's TV series "Little Amadeus Live" concerts will be launched, with 80 performances in 40 cities in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of UNICEF Germany, he advocated the creation of a series of concerts. Since then, he has invited internationally renowned artists such as Montserrat Caballé and Bobby McFerrin to hold a joint concert every year sponsored by the Otto Sauter Foundation. are held. He is the artistic director of the Wartburg Festival and the choral festival "Musica Sakura a Roma". In 2014, he established the World Brass Association for the purpose of international brass instrument master classes, concerts and international exchanges at international music festivals, orchestras, universities and cultural institutions.

He has performed with Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, Central German Radio Symphony Orchestra Leipzig, Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Beethoven Orchestra Bonn, Leipzig Bach Collegium, Sinfonia Varsovia, Munich Chamber Orchestra, Capella Ist. With Lopolitana, Edita Grverova, José Carreras, Josta Wimberdo, Ivo Pogorelich, Elena Bashkirova, Michael Mendl, Zubin Mehta, Daniel Barenboim, Christoph Poppen, Marcello Viotti, Mikis Theodorakis are doing. He also actively teaches at the Royal Academy of Music in London, Toho Gakuen University, as well as internationally renowned universities in the United States, Germany, and Russia.

Bryan Davis (USA)

He studied at the Leeds College of Music and has made a name for himself as an outstanding lead trumpet player. In the 1990s, he toured with Latin American bands such as Cubanismo and Issac Delgado, and since 1999 he has been involved in theatrical and musical music productions of The Blues Brothers, Cabaret and Rad Pack. is active in He has also performed with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, BBC Big Band, The Supremes, The Three Degrees, Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and Gloria Gaynor.

Frank Greene (USA)

Studied at the University of North Texas. Before graduating, he joined the Woody Herman Thundering Hard Big Band and was then appointed lead trumpet with Maynard Ferguson. Currently working in New York. Currently in New York, his musical activities are diverse. Broadway performances in "The Producers" and "The Little Mermaid", Clark Terry Big Band, Diane Reeves, John Williams, Natalie Cole, David Letterman's "Today Show", Paul Anka He has also worked with Sessions and Kevin Spacey. He has also worked on recordings for Ray Charles, Chaka Khan, and Disney cartoons, as well as music for NBC Sports, NFL, and Sesame Street.

Franz Wagnermeyer (Austria)

Studied trumpet at the Bruckner Conservatory in Linz and the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna. He has performed with the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Linz Bruckner Orchestra. He has performed as a soloist at prestigious music festivals, including the Beethoven Fest in Bonn. He is a lecturer at international seminars such as Illinois State University. In addition to participating in numerous recordings as a soloist and as an ensemble, he has also recorded many radio broadcasts.

Bengt Danielsson (Sweden)

After studying at the Gothenburg Conservatory and joining the military band, he continued his studies at the National Center for Orchestral Studies in London. From 1986 to 1989 he was Principal Trumpet of the Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra. He is currently the principal player of the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. In 2000, he performed as a soloist with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra in the World Orchestra Series in New York.

Annel Soomary (UK)

Studied at Colchester Institute College with former London Symphony Orchestra trumpeter George Reynolds, later Dennis Wick and Eric Kreese. He has performed in Australia, Hong Kong and Austria so far. As a front-line trumpet player, he has performed with Joe Zawinul, Ray Charles, Bob Brookmeyer, as well as Klangforum Wien. Active in a wide range of fields, from big bands and jazz to brass ensembles and orchestral works.

Naoki Inoue (Japan)

Born in Tokyo in 1969. Studied at Nihon University Tsurugaoka High School Music Department and Nihon University College of Art Music Department. In 1991, while still a university student, he joined the Yamagata Symphony Orchestra, and in 2008 became the first principal trumpet player of the orchestra. His activities include solo performances, guest performances in orchestras, chamber music, studio recordings, and teaching amateur groups. is also hitting. In 2009, he acted as a substitute for the Japan tour of "10 Miracle Trumpeters" and received great acclaim. He has studied under Isao Fukui (N Symphony Orchestra), C. Schlueter (Boston Symphony Orchestra), Shigeo Okura, H. Roybin (Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra), and M. Gould.

Armand Cedillo (Mexico)

After studying in Mexico City, he studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. He was appointed principal trumpet player of the National Symphony Orchestra of Mexico and the Mexico City Philharmonic Orchestra. As a soloist, he has performed with all the major orchestras in Mexico and is an outstanding teacher. His remarkable versatility has led him to collaborate with many Latin American rock and pop stars. In addition to classical music, his recordings include many works in other genres of music. In his big band he has performed with many important musicians around the world. He is the founder and musical director of the Rafael Mendez International Trumpet Festival, the largest in Mexico and attended by outstanding trumpet players from all over the world.

Alfred Gall (Austria)

Studied at the Vienna Conservatory. From 1985 to 1987, while still a student, he performed with the Kurorchestra Baden. Since 1987 he has been in the orchestra of the Vienna Theater Association. He has also performed with the Vienna Philharmonic and the Vienna Symphony Orchestra. As a soloist, he regularly performs with the Vienna Chamber Orchestra and the Vienna Mozart Orchestra. Since 1988 he has been a trumpeter of the Vienna State Opera Orchestra.

Sebastián Gil (Spain)

After graduating from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Conservatory, he studied with José Iturbi and Joaquín Rodrigo in Valencia. Artistic Director of the Gran Canaria Big Band, Atlantic Art Ensemble and Maspalos International Trumpet Festival. As a soloist, he has performed as a guest with the Gran Canaria Philharmonic Orchestra and the Tenerife Symphony Orchestra. His wide range of activities include performances in Japan, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, Australia, the United States, Mexico, Denmark, and Italy. He teaches at the Canarias High School of Music.

Drums: Robert Walla (Germany)

He is a guest percussionist with the North German Radio Symphony Orchestra and has appeared on radio, TV, CD recordings and at the Bad Hasfeld Festival. He has performed in numerous musicals including West Side Story, Kissme Kate, La Cage, Victor Victoria, Jekyll and Hyde, and Evita, and has released over 50 albums. I have a recording.

Bass: Bodo Klingelhöfer (Germany)

Studied contrabass at Dortmund University of Music. He has performed at the Deutsche Theater in Munich, Bad Hersfeld Festival, Dortmund Philharmonie, Essen Philharmonie, Gelsenkirchen Philharmonie. He has also performed with Johnny Logan, Howard Carpendale, Pepe Lienhardt, The Weather Girls, Getz Alsman, RTL Big Band and others.

Piano: Joe Dorff (USA)

Joined the All-American High School Band led by conductor and trumpeter Doc Severinsen, who was one of 100 children selected by McDonald's from all over the United States and made a name for himself on The Johnny Carson Show. and traveled to New York and Los Angeles. He later studied piano and classical music at the Settlement School of Music in Philadelphia and jazz piano at the University of Cincinnati Conservatory. He currently works as a singer, pianist, keyboardist and arranger with Randy Crawford, James Last, Sarah Brightman, Milva, Howard Carpendale, Klaus Maria Brandauer and Gianna Nannini. there is

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