The International Trumpet Days. XIANG GUO (trumpet, China), FABIO BRUM (trumpet, Brazil), JAAN OTS (piano, Estonia)

The Trumpet Talents 2015 winner, Xiang Guo, and Brazilian trumpeter Fabio Brum will join an Estonian pianist, Jaan Ots, on stage to give a dazzling performance of pearls from the trumpet repertoire. 

FABIO BRUM is one of the leading trumpet soloists of the younger generation. A stupendous virtuosity, rich feeling for sounds, and good taste for all styles are his trademarks. Fábio is the principal trumpet with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic. Fábio is a former member of the internationally acclaimed Canadian Brass. He has lived and studied in five different countries and appeared in more than thirty countries around the world as a soloist, orchestral performer, and teacher. 

XIANG GUO is known as one of the most talented Chinese trumpet virtuosos. Currently playing as the principal trumpet of Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra and prizes winner of multiple international competitions. Xiang Guo is actively performing in Europe, Asia, and the U.S. as a soloist, with chamber group or in the orchestra.

JAAN OTS is an Estonian conductor and pianist trained at the Sibelius Academy, Conservatoire de Paris, and the Estonian Academy of Music and Theater. In parallel with his conducting activities, Jaan is an active chamber musician, performing regularly as a member of Frielinghaus Ensemble (Germany) and piano trio TEOS (Finland-Estonia), as well as a guest artist at various festivals.  In addition to piano, his wide musical background also includes extensive studies in trumpet playing. Having excelled in both instruments, Jaan is a laureate of over 20 competitions.