Upcycle is the debut album from trumpet soloist Ashley Hall-Tighe and pianist Ana Maria Otamendi. This collection of transcriptions for trumpet and piano by Nathaniel Tighe honors the artists’ common European classical roots while presenting a vision of what might have been possible if the modern trumpet was a solo instrument at the time these works were conceived.

These new transcriptions were created to showcase the substantial talents and artistry of Hall-Tighe and Otamendi, whose formidable talents are a unique fit for the demands of these works.

The piece at the heart of this project is Clara Schumann’s Sonata in G Minor, which was a collaboration with her husband, Robert. It is a substantial work of incredible expressive depth and melodic beauty. It is surrounded by a potpourri of works by well-known composers that highlight the virtuosity and coloristic range of this combination of instruments. The result is a diverse reimagining of classical works for a contemporary audience.