Christian Lindberg, the trombonist on this album, started playing the trombone at age 17 and became the first professional trombone soloist in history.
Recording & Production
This album, "American Trombone Concertos, Volume 2," was planned after trombonist Christian Lindberg decided not to include Christopher Rouse's Trombone Concerto on the first volume.
Performer Biography
Christian Lindberg has contributed to the development of the trombone, designing mouthpieces available to players worldwide in collaboration with the Conn instrument company.
Performer Biography
The BBC National Orchestra of Wales, featured on this recording, was established at its full strength of eighty-eight players as recently as 1987 and has quickly gained international recognition.
Performer Biography
Grant Llewellyn, the conductor on this album, received a coveted Conducting Fellowship to the Tanglewood Music Center where he worked closely with Leonard Bernstein, Seiji Ozawa, Kurt Masur, and André Previn.
Performer Biography
Christian Lindberg has inspired over forty composers, including Iannis Xenakis and Arvo Pärt, to write works specifically for him.
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