Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This is the sort of composition that only pours out of someone once a decade, once a century even. Forgive my complete lack of false modesty. As soon as I had written this brief but devastating work I sat back in my chair and shed hot tears of aesthetic wonder and, frankly, disbelief. The fact that Countess Cornetta von Weidinger agreed to come out of early retirement to be the first to record this opus speaks volumes. Her well-publicised departure from the world of mouth trumpeting following her unfortunate accident (skiing, larch) was believed to be evidence of an unalterable and catastrophic blow to her embouchure. Here, for the world to see, is proof that not only is her embouchure intact, it is in the finest fettle of her career. Brava, Countess. (And bravi, to the maxillofacial surgeons of Bavaria.)
Now, on the first day of April 2026, I am thrilled beyond measure to share Threnody for a Modern Soul with the world. Listen to this work, ye mighty, and despair.
For those mouth trumpeters among you who might like to attempt performing this piece, I am pleased to announce that (following an agreement between the composer and Meludica, Inc.) the sheet music is available at a steal for just $5: greg-harradine-shop.fourthwall.com/en-gbp/products/threnody-for-a-modern-soul
If you would like a recording of the Countess’s unrivalled performance, this is possible, but we are limiting sales to only 20 digital copies (at the special Countess-approved price of $19.99 each). So, if you would like the audio, act fast. The proceeds from all sales will go towards the composition of further masterpieces: greg-harradine-shop.fourthwall.com/en-gbp/products/threnody-for-a-modern-soul-mp3
To support me to write more enduring works like this, join me on Patreon: patreon.com/gregharradine
#trumpet #classicalmusic #jazz
This is the sort of composition that only pours out of someone once a decade, once a century even. Forgive my complete lack of false modesty. As soon as I had written this brief but devastating work I sat back in my chair and shed hot tears of aesthetic wonder and, frankly, disbelief. The fact that Countess Cornetta von Weidinger agreed to come out of early retirement to be the first to record this opus speaks volumes. Her well-publicised departure from the world of mouth trumpeting following her unfortunate accident (skiing, larch) was believed to be evidence of an unalterable and catastrophic blow to her embouchure. Here, for the world to see, is proof that not only is her embouchure intact, it is in the finest fettle of her career. Brava, Countess. (And bravi, to the maxillofacial surgeons of Bavaria.)
Now, on the first day of April 2026, I am thrilled beyond measure to share Threnody for a Modern Soul with the world. Listen to this work, ye mighty, and despair.
For those mouth trumpeters among you who might like to attempt performing this piece, I am pleased to announce that (following an agreement between the composer and Meludica, Inc.) the sheet music is available at a steal for just $5: greg-harradine-shop.fourthwall.com/en-gbp/products/threnody-for-a-modern-soul
If you would like a recording of the Countess’s unrivalled performance, this is possible, but we are limiting sales to only 20 digital copies (at the special Countess-approved price of $19.99 each). So, if you would like the audio, act fast. The proceeds from all sales will go towards the composition of further masterpieces: greg-harradine-shop.fourthwall.com/en-gbp/products/threnody-for-a-modern-soul-mp3
To support me to write more enduring works like this, join me on Patreon: patreon.com/gregharradine
#trumpet #classicalmusic #jazz
