George Gershwin's 'An American in Paris' includes Parisian taxi horns, which the composer specially brought from France for its 1928 Carnegie Hall premiere.
Composition History
Christian Lindberg's piece 'Brain Rubbish' was composed from musical ideas he had initially discarded for a Chicago Symphony Orchestra commission, but which Spanish Brass insisted he use.
Composition History
Christian Lindberg's 'Suite from Galamanta' is based on an 'arte commedia' commissioned by Share Music Sweden, an organization that creates opportunities for disabled people in music and theatre.
Performer Biography
Christian Lindberg, the conductor of this album, began his conducting career with the Swedish Wind Ensemble, which was only the second orchestra he ever conducted.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Christian Lindberg's aim as chief conductor of the Swedish Wind Ensemble was to challenge the perception of wind bands as amateur groups performing in military costumes.
Historical Context
The Swedish Wind Ensemble, one of the oldest wind ensembles in the world, was originally funded by Stockholm's local transport company, and its early members were bus and train drivers.
Composition History
Adam Gorb's 'Yiddish Dances' was written for the 60th birthday of Timothy Reynish, a prominent figure in brass music, and is described by the composer as 'very much a party piece'.
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