Telemann / Sandstrom / Lindberg: Christian Lindberg Unaccompanied

Featuring

Christian Lindberg
Georg Philipp Telemann
Jan Sandström
Fredrik Karl Kristian Högberg
Johann Sebastian Bach
Anonymous

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Composition History

The three Medieval Dances are likely the first solo pieces written specifically for the trombone, discovered in a region south of Munich where the first trombones were manufactured.

Cultural Impact

Historically, the trombone was a highly serious instrument linked with the church, but in the last two centuries, it has also been seen as a comic instrument, used by numerous clowns.

Instruments

Christian Lindberg has collaborated with the Conn instrument company to further develop the trombone and design mouthpieces available worldwide.

Historical Context

A 16th-century bishop in the Swedish diocese of Västerås reportedly urged all priests to play the trombone, claiming it could "make God's voice heard."

Performer Biography

Christian Lindberg, the trombonist on this album, started playing at age 17 and became determined to be the first professional trombone soloist in history.

Interpretation

The album features arrangements of works originally for other instruments, like Telemann's Fantasias for violin or flute and Bach's Cello Suite No. 2, interpreted without attempting a 'period' performance.