Christian Lindberg, the trombonist on this album, began playing at age 17 and became a member of the Royal Stockholm Opera Orchestra within two years.
Performer Biography
Chikara Imamura, the conductor, won third prize in the Herbert von Karajan Competition in Japan, leading to his conducting the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra.
Performer Biography
Christian Lindberg was nominated for 'Musician of the Year 1993' and holds the honorary title of 'Prince Consort Professor of Trombone' at the Royal College of Music in London.
Performer Biography
Christian Lindberg is determined to be the first professional trombone soloist in history and has convinced over forty composers to write works for him.
Instruments
The trombone's form has barely changed since the 14th century, except for the enlargement of its bell and bore size.
Performer Biography
The Kosei Wind Orchestra, founded in 1960, became one of the world's most accomplished wind ensembles under principal conductor Frederick Fennell.
