Conductor Giordano Bellincampi, who leads the Odense Symphony Orchestra on this recording, also served as a bass trombone player in the Danish Radio Big Band from 1991-1996.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Ib Glindemann was deeply inspired by the arranger and bandleader Stan Kenton, using Kenton's arrangements and arranging in his distinctive style for his own 20-man orchestra.
Composition History
The Trumpet Concerto (1962) was dedicated to solo trumpeter Knud Hovaldt, who gave its brilliant first performance and later recorded it for RCA.
Cultural Impact
Ib Glindemann composed extensive 'functional' background music, known as 'library music', and scores for many Danish documentaries and films, contributing significantly to 'invisible' music.
Composition History
The Trombone Concerto (2017) was a collaboration between Glindemann and the Odense Symphony Orchestra's principal trombonist, Robert Holmsted, who also gave its first performance.
Recording & Production
This album features world premiere recordings of Ib Glindemann's Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra (2017) and his Medley (2020).
Composer Biography
Ib Glindemann (1934-2019) was a Danish composer, arranger, and conductor, primarily known for his big-band jazz contributions, but also composed 'serious' classical works.
