This album is part of the 'First Chairs of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra' CD series, which features musicians from the orchestra performing their personal choice of repertoire.
Interpretation
Jörgen van Rijen aimed to emphasize the versatility of the trombone on this album, showcasing its rich and diverse style and wide range of scorings.
Recording & Production
The recording of Henri Tomasi's Trombone Concerto on this album is a live radio broadcast recording from a performance in the Royal Concertgebouw, Amsterdam.
Performer Biography
Jörgen van Rijen, the trombonist on this album, has been the principal trombonist of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam since 1997.
Instruments
For the piece by Heinrich Biber, a baroque trombone (sackbut) was used, which has a smaller bore and bell than a modern trombone, resulting in a more slender sound.
Performer Biography
Jörgen van Rijen was awarded the prestigious Netherlands Music Prize in 2004, the highest distinction in music from the Ministry of Culture.
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