Along with soprano Lisa Pontén and pianist Kevin Johnson, acclaimed Seattle trumpeter Brian Chin explores five new works for trumpet as he introduces his Universal Language Project - a collaboration of modern composers striving to create music that can transcend cultures and differences. An international soloist and advocate for new music, Brian Chin has commissioned and premiered many new works. He was a co-founder of the early music ensemble, the Seattle Trumpet Consort and he performs frequently on baroque trumpet, serves as Principal Trumpet for the Tacoma Symphony Orchestra, performs for the Seattle Symphony and is on the faculty of Seattle Pacific University.