If you need another example of some absolutely amazing baroque brass playing you absolutely should check out this concert led by Mark Bennett.
I have translated the text from the Youtube video below. (Thank you google translate)
"Baroque expert Mark Bennett would utilize the brass section of the Norwegian Wind Ensemble in this concert. The result allows the baroque trumpet to be a leading star around Europe. The concert is part of HaldenSessions – a free, digital music festival"
I don't have much to say about this recording because the playing does all the talking for me. This is outstanding playing. It is very easy to close your eyes and not realize that these are period instruments. The fact that this was live playing is even more incredible.
It is amazing to see that there are ensembles such as this and Balsoms that bring so much ability and special talent to these period instruments. Modern music just doesn't do this and without the ensembles this music wouldn't continue. Try to listen to this ensemble and tell me that baroque music doesn't have a place in brass literature. I argue that it deserves way more attention than it currently receives.
