INTERMEZZO INTERVIEWS

John Holt
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John Holt Trumpet soloist and teacher John Holt stopped by the studios of KRWG-FM in February, 2006, while visiting Las Cruces to perform with the NMSU Symphonic Winds. Intermezzo host Leora Zeitlin talks with him and with NMSU Trumpet professor Pancho Romero about several works, including Eric Ewazen's Trumpet Sonata, one of Mr. Holt's favorite pieces. Mr. Ewazen came to Las Cruces that weekend to hear Mr. Holt perform one of his new compositions.

Musical selections in this interview:

  1. Francine Trester: "Patricia's Aria," written for John Holt's daughter. Performed by John Holt, trumpet, and Natalia Bolshakova, piano (Crystal #764).
  2. Eric Ewazen, "Sonata for Trumpet & Piano," 2nd movement (Allegretto), peprformed by Holt and Bolshakova (Crystal #764).
  3. Fisher Tull: "Three Bagatelles," 2nd & 3rd movements ("Improvisation" and "Caprice") heard here, performed by Holt and Bolshakova (Crystal #763)
  4. Duke Ellington, "Sophisticated Lady," performed by Holt and various soloists (Crystal $762)

Interview broadcast and recorded live in the studios of KRWG-FM, Las Cruces, on February 9, 2006.

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