Christian Lindberg, the trombonist on this album, started playing the trombone at age 17 and became a member of the Royal Stockholm Opera Orchestra within two years.
Performer Biography
Christian Lindberg was nominated for 'Musician of the Year 1993' and holds the honorary title 'Prince Consort Professor of Trombone' at the Royal College of Music in London.
Instruments
For Kalevi Aho's Symphony No. 9, the soloist Christian Lindberg changes instruments to a baroque alto trombone or sackbut in some sections.
Performer Biography
Christian Lindberg has inspired over sixty composers, including Iannis Xenakis and Arvo Pärt, to write works specifically for him.
Performer Biography
Christian Lindberg has collaborated with the Conn instrument company to develop the trombone further and design mouthpieces available worldwide.
Performer Biography
Christian Lindberg left the Royal Stockholm Opera Orchestra to become the first professional trombone soloist in history.
Interpretation
Christian Lindberg, the trombonist, performs contemporary repertoire, is a scholar of baroque repertoire on original instruments, and also plays classical and romantic works.
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