For Your Consideration
Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance

Some music tells a story without words. Secret Garden is one of those rare melodies. For Morris Northcutt, this recording became something deeply personal—a reflection on grief, remembrance, and the quiet hope that can emerge from loss. Gentle and intimate, Rolf Løvland’s beloved melody is reimagined for solo trumpet and chamber ensemble, allowing the trumpet to become almost a voice: lyrical, vulnerable, and deeply human.

Arranged, conducted, and produced by Justo Morao, the recording surrounds the solo trumpet with a warm, lyrical chamber setting and cinematic depth. Mixed and mastered by Oscar Zambrano of Zampol Productions, the recording is available in both stereo and Dolby Atmos, allowing listeners to experience the performance with extraordinary depth, space, and emotional intimacy. The project unites artists from Venezuela and the United States in an international collaboration dedicated to expressive artistry and exceptional sound.