Credits:

Miroslav Kejmar, Ales Barta

Description:

Still Going Strong! An Album Celebrating Keimars 70th BirthdayIt is well known that, for the Czech Philharmonic in the latter half of the 20th century, the duo of Tilschal and Keimar shaped the orchestras sound. Keimal, who enriched that brilliant sound on countless classic recordings, transitioned to a solo career after leaving the orchestra and, even now as he turns 70, continues to enjoy a level of popularity unmatched elsewhere.This album captures Keimals present and, even though he has certainly passed his peak, given his instrument and age, he remains in rare form by global standards as he performs these masterpieces for trumpet.Keimars sound, resonating through the familiar halls of the Rudolfinum, is sure to bring back the roar he once displayed with the Czech Philharmonic. Furthermore, on this album, he tackles Baroque concertos head-on; while his interpretation may seem