Mats Larsson, composer of the Trombone Concerto, conceived the trombone as a 'vocal soloist in a miniature drama' and aimed to let it 'sing wordlessly accompanied by a choir of winds'.
Compositional Technique
Nils Tykesson's Three Arabesques were influenced by concepts like the Fibonacci sequence, the golden section, and Escher's art, exploring paradoxes, repetitions, and dualism.
Historical Context
The Ostgöta Symphonic Wind Ensemble, which performs on this album, has roots dating back to the 16th century as a military band in Linköping.
Performer Biography
Christian Lindberg has inspired over forty composers, including Iannis Xenakis and Arvo Pärt, to write works specifically for him.
Performer Biography
Christian Lindberg, to whom Mats Larsson's Concerto for trombone and wind instruments is dedicated, is recognized as the first professional trombone soloist in history.
Composer Biography
Bernhard Henrik Crusell, a Finnish-born composer, clarinettist, conductor, and opera translator, is considered one of the most talented figures in Nordic music.
Performer Biography
Martin Fröst, the clarinet soloist on this album, won the Nordic Soloist Biennale in 1991 as the youngest instrumentalist ever.
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