The 20th century saw a revival of interest in the trombone, largely due to jazz, with most of its solo repertoire emerging after 1940.
Performer Biography
Christian Lindberg's artistry has inspired over 80 trombone concertos to be dedicated to him by contemporary composers like Berio, Xenakis, Takemitsu, and Turnage, and he has premiered more than 200 works.
Historical Context
The trombone retained its traditional construction when most other brass instruments transformed with the invention of the valve system in the early 19th century, leading to its decline in solo use.
Historical Context
The trombone, which dates from the 14th century, was originally used to double vocal parts in sacred music and as a solo instrument with violins and basso continuo.
Performer Biography
Christian Lindberg was named one of the five greatest brass players of the 20th century in an international poll in 2000, alongside Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Dennis Brain, and Maurice André.
Performer Biography
Christian Lindberg, the trombonist on this album, has almost single-handedly established the trombone as a solo instrument and was the first Swedish instrumentalist to perform with the Berlin Philharmonic and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
Historical Context
In the 18th century, the first solo concertos were written for the trombone, but these were intended for the alto trombone, not the modern tenor trombone.
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