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Gabrieli: The Canzonas and Sonatas from Sacrae Symphoniae 1597Gabrieli: The Canzonas and Sonatas from Sacrae Symphoniae 1597 by Giovanni Gabrieli
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This is one of the only Gabrieli compilations played on period instruments...if you're new to his music, this will blow you away!
Dennis BrainDennis Brain
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A great selection of horn repertoire, played by the greatest hornist of the 20th century.
The Canadian Brass: Greatest HitsThe Canadian Brass: Greatest Hits
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Features great brass music old and new, from the Renaissance to Dixieland.
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5
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The greatest symphony no one has ever heard of...great horn and trumpet parts.
Respighi: The Pines of Rome; The Fountains of Rome; Roman FestivalsRespighi: The Pines of Rome; The Fountains of Rome; Roman Festivals
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A fine recording of one of the best "triple-forte" brass pieces ever, The Pines of Rome.
Cornet RoundaboutCornet Roundabout
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A nice, thorough album showcasing not the trumpet, but the cornet (which I personally enjoy more).
The Essential Canadian BrassThe Essential Canadian Brass
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This CB album is geared more towards the classics (with the exception of the "modern" takes on Bach), plus the classic Tuba Tiger Rag.