Christian Lindberg facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Christian Lindberg
|
|
|---|---|
.jpg)
Lindberg in Kraków, 2010
|
|
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Christian Lindberg |
| Born | 15 February 1958 Danderyd, Sweden |
| Genres | Classical |
| Occupation(s) | Trombonist, conductor, composer |
| Instruments | Trombone |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Labels | BIS Records |
| Associated acts | Jan Sandström |
Christian Lindberg, born on February 15, 1958, is a famous musician from Sweden. He is known for playing the trombone, leading orchestras as a conductor, and writing music as a composer. He has traveled the world sharing his amazing musical talents.
Contents
About Christian Lindberg
His Early Life and Music Journey
Christian Lindberg grew up in a place called Danderyd, Sweden. When he was younger, he first learned to play the trumpet. But at age 16, he discovered the trombone. He borrowed a trombone to join his friends' Dixieland jazz band, which is a fun, lively style of jazz music.
He studied music at the Royal Swedish Academy of Music. By the time he was 18, he was good enough to play in the Royal Swedish Opera Orchestra! But he wanted to do something different. At 20, he decided to become a full-time solo musician, meaning he would perform by himself. He continued his studies with famous trombone players like John Iveson, Ralph Sauer, and Roger Bobo.
His Professional Music Career
In 1981, Christian won a big music competition called the Nordic Soloists' Biennale. His first major concert was in 1984, where he played a special trombone piece by Henri Tomasi. In the same year, he signed a deal to record three music albums. His very first solo album was called "The Virtuoso Trombone." Since then, he has recorded over 60 albums! He has worked with many musicians, including pianist Roland Pöntinen and composer Jan Sandström.
Christian is famous for playing new and modern music. He has also helped to create many new pieces for the trombone. Over 80 new musical works have been written especially for him by different composers. In 2017, he performed his 100th new trombone concerto for the first time! One of his most famous performances was in Jan Sandström's Motorbike Concerto.
Christian also started writing his own music in the 1990s. His friend Jan Sandström encouraged him to try. His first piece was "Arabenne" for trombone and strings, recorded in 1997. He has written other pieces like "Mandrake in the Corner" and "Chick 'a' bone Checkout."
Christian even helped design a special part for the trombone called an F attachment valve rotor. He got a patent for his design in 1999, working with a company called C.G. Conn. This special valve helps the trombone make a more open and clear sound. Conn even makes trombones with his "CL2000" valve design!
In 2000, Christian started leading orchestras as a conductor. His first time conducting was with the Northern Sinfonia in the UK. He has been the main conductor for several orchestras, including the Nordic Chamber Orchestra and the Swedish Wind Ensemble. He also led the Arctic Philharmonic Orchestra and the Israel Netanya Kibbutz Orchestra.
From 2011 to 2023, Christian worked with the Norrköping Symphony Orchestra on a big project. They recorded all of the symphonies (long musical pieces) by a composer named Allan Pettersson.
His Family Life
Christian Lindberg lives in Stockholm, Sweden, with his wife and their four children. His older brother, Jakob Lindberg, is also a musician who plays the lute, an old string instrument.
Awards and Recognitions
Christian Lindberg has received several important awards for his musical achievements:
- 1991 International Trombone Association Award
- 2004 Litteris et Artibus (a Swedish royal medal)
- 2016 'Artist of the Year' at the International Classical Music Awards
Recordings
Christian Lindberg has recorded many albums as a trombonist and as a conductor. Here are a few examples of his recordings:
Recordings as a Trombonist
- The Virtuoso Trombone (1984)
- The Romantic Trombone (1985)
- Trombone Odyssey (1990)
- American Trombone Concertos (1993)
- Lindberg Plays Sandström (1997)
- Mozart: The Four Hornbone Concertos (1998)
- Mandrake in the Corner (2002)
- The Baroque Trombone (2009)
- A Lindberg Extravaganza (2011)
Recordings as a Conductor
- Christian Lindberg Conducts the Swedish Wind Ensemble (2004)
- Nordic Spell – Concertos for Flute and Orchestra (2005)
- Allan Pettersson: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2 (2011)
- Christian Lindberg Conducts Jan Sandström (2011)
- Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5; Swan Lake Suite (2013)
- Allan Pettersson: Symphony No. 13 (2015)
First Performances of Concertos
Christian Lindberg has performed the very first public performance (premiere) of many new trombone concertos. Here are some of the notable ones:
- Gunnar de Frumerie – Trombone Concerto (1987)
- Jan Sandström – Motorbike Concerto (1989)
- Iannis Xenakis – Troorkh (1991)
- Toru Takemitsu – Fantasma / Cantos II (1994)
- Arvo Pärt – An den Wassern (1996)
- Michael Nyman – Trombone Concerto (1997)
- Luciano Berio – Solo for Trombone and Orchestra (1999)
- Christian Lindberg – Helikon Wasp (2003)
