Clare Farr (Bass Trombone) - Loudmouthed Beauty

Despite its loudmouthed reputation, there is so much beauty in the bass trombone - the aim of this album is to showcase all the best sides of the bass trombone: robust yet fragile, colourful and flexible, juicy bass notes and beautiful melodies. By commissioning and playing new works and allying myself with great friends on trombone, organ, harp and piano, I have attempted to give new colour to the bass trombone repertoire. I hope the album can be of inspiration for many future bass trombone recitals.

� Clare Farr

Clare Farr does her instrument great service in bringing this programme together. I defy anyone not to find Jan Sandstrom's Sang till Lotta for trombone and harp incredibly sweet and beautiful. Bente Leiknes Thorsen's Lush Darkness is a great showcase for the instrument. � BBC Music Magazine (4 STARS)