Film Scores to Singing Trombone / Show 480

About

We meet a teen violinist who takes her enthusiasm for film scores to new heights, and the son of professional vocalists who has fallen in love with making the trombone sing. An 18-year-old pianist performs Beethoven and a teen violist plays Brahms. We also meet a flutist who got his start learning from online videos. Our flashback finale takes us back to a talented horn trio.

Guests

• Host : Peter Dugan
  Peter Dugan's position is sponsored by Susan and Gerald Slavet.

Performers & Repertoire

• Violinist Cecilia O'Malley, 17, from Wheaton, Illinois

  Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: II. Romance by Erich Wolfgang Korngold (1897-1957)
• Flutist Nam Le, 16, from Benton, Arkansas

  Sonatine for Flute and Piano: II. Andante, III. Animé by Henri Dutilleux (1916-2013)
• Violist Zach Grunwald, 16, from Lake Worth, Florida

  Viola Sonata F minor, Op. 120 No. 1: IV. Vivace by Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
• Pianist Hailey Culp, 18, from Cumming, Georgia

  Piano Sonata No. 31 in A-Flat Major, Op. 110: I. Moderato cantabile molto espressivo by Name Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
• Trombonist Fletcher Wilson, 18, from Bartlett, Tennessee

  Sonata for Trombone and Piano: I. Allegro Maestoso by Eric Ewazen (b. 1954)
• Flashback Finale: Tuzforro Horn Trio recording from 2005

  Horn Trio in E-flat major, Op.40, II. Scherzo: Allegro by Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)

Release Date

• Monday, May 11, 2026

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