It isn’t every day that a fresh take on a classic baroque piece is released into the Classical arena. With ‘Celebrate (Sound The Trumpet!)’, David Longoria has done just that, creating a unique performance backed by a string quintet, harpsichord, church organ, and Opera singers Diana Tash and AJ Teshin.
Built around composer Henry Purcell’s choral composition ‘Sound The Trumpet’ which was first released in 1694, Longoria’s release is a bright burst of Baroque, delivering a message to celebrate the day. The result is a thrilling modern piece, one that is respectful of the original, but also built on a vibrant new energy and style not heard before.
Adding an elegant Baroque-styled trumpeting melody, Longoria brings a fresh take to the classic piece, masterfully dancing over the melodies and seamlessly stitching together new elements with gorgeous, operatic voices. It’s a gorgeous and undeniably original release, delivering a fresh and fully-bodied sound that never fails to excite.
Speaking about the new single, Longoria shared, “I wanted to add my Baroque style trumpeting to this iconic piece and maintain the integrity of Henry Purcell’s composition," adding “to blend the traditional with the adventurous made this fun for me.”
‘Celebrate (Sound The Trumpet!)’ is the leading single from David Longoria’s upcoming classical debut album due out in the Spring of 2025. The album will also include familiar trumpet pieces including F. Josef Haydn’s ‘Trumpet Concerto in Eb’ and other works with European Symphony Orchestras, notable instrumentalists, and classical singers.
Longoria is a Grammy Award Nominated artist and composer and has enjoyed international success in genres like Jazz, Gospel, and dance. He is often credited with bringing his classical discipline to the electronic dance music world and exposing a young audience to the beauty of the artistry, especially in his dance anthem ‘Angels’.
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