Christian Lindberg has developed the trombone further with the Conn instrument company, designed mouthpieces, and was nominated for 'Musician of the year 1993' award.
Performer Biography
Christian Lindberg is a versatile artist who performs contemporary and baroque repertoire, gives unique 'one-man-shows,' and has inspired over forty composers to write works for him.
Performer Biography
Christian Lindberg, the trombonist on this album, began playing at age 17 and became the first professional trombone soloist in history, performing over 100 concerts annually.
Composer Biography
Elgar Howarth, a trumpeter at Covent Garden, composed his Trombone Concerto entirely at night, influenced by the operas he heard, and almost forgot he had written it.
Historical Context
The trombone has played diverse roles throughout history, from an important church instrument in 16th and 17th century Italy to a jazz instrument in 20th century USA.
Historical Context
In Britain, the trombone has historically been primarily an orchestral instrument, possibly due to a musical hierarchy that placed it near the bottom compared to instruments like the violin and piano.
Critical Reception
Elgar Howarth's Trombone Concerto was initially dismissed by a colleague who suggested it would only be heard twice, leading Howarth to put it away for years.
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