The title Magnum Opus has always referred to the largest or greatest work of a particular artist. For Rex Richardson, this recording represents his entire evolution as an interpreter of new music and as a composer. Featuring the work of some of his favorite collaborators, the recording demonstrates how a traditional form - the classical concerto - can continually be injected with new life.

'Amazing. Inspiring. Magnum Opus is full of suprises, a delightful musical adventure. Rex Richardson's incredible stylistic diversity, intense musicality and fiery techinique are second to none.' - Allen Vizzuti, International Trumpet Soloist and Jazz Artist

TRACK LISTING:
1. Concerto for trumpet and String Orchestra (A Meditation on Yeats)~1. Nobleness made simple as fire(6:06)
2. Concerto for trumpet and String Orchestra (A Meditation on Yeats)~2. All that's beautiful drifts away...(7:31)
3. Concerto for trumpet and String Orchestra (A Meditation on Yeats)~3. Had they but courage equal to desire(7:49)
4. 016 Fantasy for Trumpet and Piano(9:55)
5. Intercontinental Concerto for Trumpet and Jazz Orchestra~1. Africa(5:42)
6. Intercontinental Concerto for Trumpet and Jazz Orchestra~2. Asia(6:04)
7. Intercontinental Concerto for Trumpet and Jazz Orchestra~3. Europe(5:08)
8. Intercontinental Concerto for Trumpet and Jazz Orchestra~4. Australia(6:08)
9. Intercontinental Concerto for Trumpet and Jazz Orchestra~5. North America(6:00)
10. Intercontinental Concerto for Trumpet and Jazz Orchestra~6. South America(12:20)

Additional Details

Label: Summit Records

Genre: Classical

Run Time: 40 mins

Release Date: 07/01/12

UPC: 099402542928