Trumpeter Philip Smith, violinist Sharon Yamada, and Pianist
Jonathan Feldman brought out the warmth and harmonic richness
we have come to expect from Eric Ewazen... Ewazen's
inventiveness with unusual instrumental combinations is well
exploited here, too; the subtle colorings in the interchanges
between trumpet and violin are especially appealing. Rhythmic
vitality is present also, though, again, this is achieved with a quiet
intensity. The work was the highlight of the afternoon.28
The trumpet is a dangerous creature to bring into the china shop of
chamber music, but Mr. Ewazen cannily exploits the instrument's
lyric side...the performance made an excellent argument for this
beautifully shaped and balanced piece