The Lyric Trumpet and Organ CD cover

Those who attended ITG 2005 in Bangkok will not have forgotten a striking recital from Laurence Gargan, principal trumpet of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra. Gargan's theme then was "The Lyric Trumpet" and he continues this idea in his new CD, The Lyric Trumpet and Organ.

Accompanied by organist George McPhee, Gargan offers a broad programme ranging from the Baroque era to the twentieth century:

• Reiche Fanfare
• Clarke Voluntary
• Saint Saens My Heart at thy Sweet Voice
• Bach Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
• Haydn Concerto (movt. I)
• Sullivan The Lost Chord
• Hummel Concerto (movt. II)
• Bach Bist Du bei Mir
• Stanley Trumpet Tune
• Anon My Love is Like a Red Red Rose
• Adams Holy City
• Purcell Trumpet Tune

The Scottish-born Gargan studied at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow before being appointed Sub-Principal Trumpet of the Seville Symphony Orchestra in 1990. He joined the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra in 1993 as Assistant Principal Trumpet, becoming Principal Trumpet in 1996. He became Principal Trumpet of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra in 2003. Please see his personal website for more details of his career, his many solo and guest appearances, and his awards and honours. Laurie Gargan is also Chair of Brass and Percussion at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, Singapore.

The CD may be ordered for £10 from Shergarg10 at aol dot com: this information will also be found on Gargan's own site.

Website:
Laurence Gargan