This album was recorded in the presence of the composer, Jan Sandström.
Recording & Production
The Lahti Symphony Orchestra records all its albums in the Church of the Cross, designed by Alvar Aalto.
Composition History
The collaboration between trombonist Christian Lindberg and composer Jan Sandström began in 1986 in a hot spring in Iceland.
Performer Biography
Christian Lindberg, the trombonist on this album, is considered the first professional trombone soloist in history.
Composition History
The idea for the 'Motorbike Concerto' came to composer Jan Sandström when Christian Lindberg imitated a motorcycle noise with his trombone, leading to the concept of a modern-day Ulysses on a motorbike.
Recording & Production
The illustrations in the booklet were created by Christian Lindberg's fifteen-year-old daughter, Andrea Lindberg, who was present during many discussions with the composer.
Performer Biography
Christian Lindberg has inspired over forty composers, including Iannis Xenakis and Arvo Pärt, to write works specifically for him.
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