Johann Sebastian Bach - Trumpet Solo (Jonathan Freeman-Attwood)

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Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

1. English Suite No. 1 in A Major, BWV 806: V. Sarabande
2. Prelude and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 539
3. Sonata for Violin in E Minor, BWV 1023: I. Praeambulum
4. Toccata in D Major, BWV 912
5. Partita No. 5 in G Major, BWV 829: II. Allemande
6. Prelude and Fugue in A Minor, The Well-Tempered Clavier Book 1, BWV 865 : I. Prelude
7. Partita in A Minor, BWV 1013: I. Allemande
8. Partita in A Minor, BWV 1013: II. Corrente
9. Partita in A Minor, BWV 1013: III. Sarabande
10. Partita in A Minor, BWV 1013: IV. Bourrée anglaise
11. English Suite No. 1 in A Major, BWV 806: II. Allemande
12. Toccata in D Minor, BWV 913
13. Prelude and Fugue in E Major from The Well-Tempered Clavier Book 2, BWV 878: I. Prelude
14. Fantasia No. 1 in A Major, TWV 40:2

Jonathan Freeman-Attwood, trumpet & arrangements

Date: 2026

Label: Deux-Elles Limited

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Renowned trumpeter, producer, and Royal Academy of Music Principal Jonathan Freeman-Attwood presents a new recording exploring reimagined Bach keyboard and flute works, including the Partita for Solo Flute and Telemann’s Fantasy in A major, transcribed for solo trumpet. Known for his extensive discography, published arrangements, and acclaimed original adaptations like the Sonata after Richard Strauss, Freeman-Attwood combines academic scholarship with expressive performance to expand the trumpet's core repertoire. This release highlights his ongoing devotion to creative pedagogy and transcription, offering listeners a fresh, virtuosic perspective on Baroque masterworks while furthering his lifelong dedication to evolving classical music performance and education globally.

As the 14th Principal of the Royal Academy of Music since 2008, Jonathan Freeman-Attwood is a distinguished music educator, scholar, award-winning record producer, and trumpet soloist. Across a 35-year academic career, he has driven major initiatives, including securing degree-awarding powers, expanding international partnerships, and overseeing transformational capital developments. An authority on Bach, he has produced over 250 commercial recordings—winning multiple Gramophone Awards—and released 14 solo albums that reimagine the trumpet’s repertoire through original transcriptions. Freeman-Attwood actively contributes to musicology as a writer, broadcaster, and trustee, maintaining a profound influence on classical performance, recording, and higher education.