for trumpet and piano
ca. 7’30”
“A standout moment was the premiere of Adrian Wong’s cradle, a poignant piece that explores the parent-child relationship. Its gentle, rocking motion and long, flowing lines provide a beautiful vehicle for Vaughen’s artistry and tonal nuance.”
- International Trumpet Guild
I've worked with the mother/son duo Ann Newton Vaughen and James Vaughen for many years before I wrote cradle as a gift to James. I knew that the piece needed to capture the warmth and love they have for each other—something immediately evident the moment you see them perform.
I was enamored by the idea of "embracing" and their relationship as mother and son—the first tempo marking reads "delicately, like holding a newborn".
cradle (2025) was written for my good friend James Vaughen.
for trumpet and piano
ca. 7’30”
“A standout moment was the premiere of Adrian Wong’s cradle, a poignant piece that explores the parent-child relationship. Its gentle, rocking motion and long, flowing lines provide a beautiful vehicle for Vaughen’s artistry and tonal nuance.”
- International Trumpet Guild
I've worked with the mother/son duo Ann Newton Vaughen and James Vaughen for many years before I wrote cradle as a gift to James. I knew that the piece needed to capture the warmth and love they have for each other—something immediately evident the moment you see them perform.
I was enamored by the idea of "embracing" and their relationship as mother and son—the first tempo marking reads "delicately, like holding a newborn".
cradle (2025) was written for my good friend James Vaughen.
