Early 20th-century American classical composers often viewed jazz and popular music, championed by figures like Jack Teagarden and Arthur Pryor, as "infra dig" or beneath serious consideration.
Historical Context
The trombone's renaissance in classical music began in the USA around the mid-20th century, influenced by jazz trombonists like Jack Teagarden and virtuoso Arthur Pryor.
Performer Biography
James DePreist, the conductor on this album, transformed the Oregon Symphony Orchestra from a regional ensemble into one of the best symphony orchestras in the United States.
Composition History
Until the 1980s, it was rare for established orchestras to commission solo trombone repertoire, making the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's commission from Ellen Taaffe Zwilich a notable event.
Performer Biography
Christian Lindberg has inspired several composers, including Iannis Xenakis and Toru Takemitsu, to write trombone concertos specifically for him.
Performer Biography
Christian Lindberg began playing the trombone at 17 and became a member of the Stockholm Royal Opera Orchestra by age 19.
Performer Biography
Christian Lindberg, the trombonist on this album, is recognized as the first full-time trombone soloist in history.
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