Schedule
1 DAY TO RELEASE!!
CHRISTMAS TREAT NO 9: Did you know that there are some new kids on the block in the Classical Music Scene? They are making a huge name in the music business under the pseudonym Egnon/McLindley, and are the ones who made this arragement for 8 trombones of Deck the Halls. The group wants to stay anonymous much like Philemon Arthur and the Dung, but it is uncertain if they will manage this in the very open world of internet. Future will tell.
Philemon Arthur and the Dung has managed to stay anonymous for over 50 years!
CHRISTMAS TREAT NO 8: Did you know that the English-language lyrics for Deck the Halls were written by the Scottish musician Thomas Oliphant? They first appeared in 1862, in volume 2 of Welsh Melodies, a set of four volumes authored by John Thomas, including Welsh words by John Jones (Talhalarn) and English words by Oliphant. The repeated "fa la la" goes back to the earlier Welsh and may originate from medieval ballads. The first known publication of the melody "Nos Galan", is from "Musical and poetical relicks of the Welsh bards"(1794) by Edward Jones:
CHRISTMAS TREAT NO 7: Did you know that the Símon Bolívar Symphony Orchestra just came back from a very successful tour of Russia? Their first concert in Moscow with music by Beethoven and Stravinsky received stunning reviews and ovations from a spellbound russian audience. We are therefore extremely proud over having them as our artists on European Gramophone in THE OVERTURE OF THE OVERTURES, GUILLAUME TELL, as well as Sandström´s amazing concerto for two trombones and orchestra.
CHRISTMAS TREAT NO 6: Did you know that Christian Lindberg has perfomed Sandström "Motorbike Concerto" more than 700 times? And Sandström´s second trombone concerto "Don Quixote de la Mancha" more than 300 times! Sandström´s Double Concerto "Echoes of Eternity" has an even bigger potential to beat those two, since it is specifically written for Lindberg as conductor/trombonist featuring the solo trombonist of each orchestra! Here it is with the magnificent solo trombonist of Símon Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela, Pedro Carrerro, that is featured together with Christian Lindberg. ENJOY IN FOUR DAYS!!!
CHRISTMAS TREAT NO 5: Did you know that rumors tell it that Rossini was so fond of food, and so fat, that he lay in his bed composing most of the day, putting the manuscript-paper on his belly while composing, throwing them one by one on the floor, and when his butler came with the food that he ate in his bed, he told him to pick them up and take them to the copyist.
CHRISTMAS TREAT NO 4: Did you know that almost every member of El Sistema in Venezuela knows, or at least has known once in their life, Rossini´s Overture to Guillaume Tell by memory? Christian Lindberg remembers one of his lifes greatest musical impressions back in 2012, when he heard 4 different orchestras within El Sistema playing Beethoven 9, Prokofiev 5, Tchaikovsky 4 and Handel Messiah all by memory! The concert where this live recording is from was one of the highpoints of Christian Lindberg´s musical experience3s as conductor!
CHRISTMAS TREAT NO 3: Did you know that Christian Lindberg has built his own recording studio at his mansion Valudden? The first piece on this release, the Christmas song "Deck the Halls" arranged by Egnon/McLindley is recorded in this studio, a studio with an absolutely gorgeous view over the Baltic Sea. He made the recording all on his own making the 8 overlaying parts, sending the raw version to Per Egland who then mixed the product. We certainly hope you will play this song while decorating the christmas tree.! ENJOY!
CHRISTMAS TREAT NO 2: Did you know that Pedro Carrero, playing the first solo trombone part(Christian playing second) on this recording of Sandström Echoes of Eternity, was brought up in a Favela? He was brought in to El Sistema when he was 8 years old, and within this fantastic educational program led by Maestro Abreo, he has grown in to becoming one of the worlds greatest trombone players. And even more fantastic: within his family of uncles, cousins, syblings etc there are more than 20 trombone players!!
CHRISTMAS TREAT NO 1: Did you know that Jan Sandström frequently visits Spain? That is why he was so keen on having the subtitles of the double concerto for two trombones, Echoes of Eternity, here recorded by Christian and Pedro Carrero and the brilliant Símon Bolívar Orchestra. in Spanish. Sandström´s piece is a tribute to love and friendship. Among other things, it is a about friendship between Sweden and Spain: A quote from the Spanish tune "Granada" in slow motion, followed by one of "A Winter Tale" by Lars-Erik Larsson.
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2020
13-17 January Conducting Norrköping Symphony Orchestra
Christian Lindberg: Pettersson 15 and Viola Concerto recording
17-18 January: Golden Eagle with Pannon Philharmonic, Pecs, Hungary
Christian Lindberg: Some years ago Taipei Symphony Orchestra commissioned a trombone concerto that I dedicated to their then principal conductor Gilbert Varga. Gilbert has now for his birthday asked me to perform this piece with him, and this will be the only concert that I do with orchestra not conducting myself.
27-31 January: Conducting Izmir Symphony Orhestra, Turkey
Christian Lindberg: Looking very much forwards coming back to conduct in Turkey, and I have heard a lot about the wonderful city of Izmir.
5-9 February: Conducting Oviedo Filarmonia, Spain
Christian Lindberg: Arutunian Trumpet Concerto Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet, Borodin Symphony no 2
24 February-2 March: Conducting and Playing with Musica Vitae
Christian Lindberg: World Premiere of my new piece for trombone and strings, Bazewicz Concerto for Strings, Telemann Don Quixote and my own Ero Arctica.
24 March-4 April: Conducting Israel NK Orchestra
Christian Lindberg: Once again back with my wonderful Israel NK Orchestra, program still confidential, but concerts will be held in Tel Aviv, Netanya, Givat Brener, Bet Gavriel, Ein Hashorez, Dorot, Naharya and Mizra.
20-24 April: Conducting Macao Orchestra
Christian Lindberg: In the 90s I had some absolutely wonderful collaborations with the magnificent conductor Lü Jia. For quite a while he has been talking to me about inviting me to his wonderful orchestra in Macao. It has taken a while, but now finally I am so much looking forwards to doing this concert with his orchestra, and of course also to see the exciting city of Macao!!, On the program is Sibelius 3, David Trombone Concerto, Weber Oberon Overture
4 May: Recital with Roland Pöntinen Wigmore Hall
Christian Lindberg: Black Hawk Eagle, new piece by Roland Pöntinen
7 May: Hamburg, Elbphilharmonie with Sonic Art Saxophone Quartet
Christian Lindberg: Gubaidulina Transformation for Trombone, Saxophone Quartet, strings and percussion
18-23 May: Prague Spring Festival 75-Jubilee Artist with Prague Radio Orchesra
Christian Lindberg: My relationship with Prague over the years has been very special, and it is side by side with Stockholm my favorite city in the world. Therefore I am honored to be invited as a special jubilee artist performing with the wonderful Prague Radio Orchestra with whom I had a wonderful project (Sibelius 2, Kundraan, Leopold Mozart and Nielsen Helios Overtur) in their 90 year juilee season. Repertoire not yet decided.
24 May-8 June: World Premiere Tour with MIN-Ensemble
Christian Lindberg: Super Excited over the fact that the eminent Norwegian MIN-Ensemble has commissioned a 20 minute long theatrical piece from me for trombone and chamber ensemble to be performed throughout Scandinavia in May 2020. The rest of the program is still under negotiation.
14-15 June Conducting Norwegian Radio Orchestra
Christian Lindberg: Startin a very exciting collaboration with the Norwegian recording company SIMAX with recording my Double Bass Concerto "Blackbear in Motion". Dan Styffe, who took the initiative to this concerto being commissioned by the Norwegian bank Dextra is performing this concerto that received a 6 minute long ovation by a totally full hour at the world premiere with Beethoven Orchestra in Bonn.
23 June-5 July Conducting Israel NK Orchestra
Christian Lindberg: Ending the season with my wonderful Israel NK Orchestra, program still confidential, but concerts will be held in Tel Aviv, Netanya, Givat Brener, Bet Gavriel, Ein Hashorez, Dorot, Naharya and Mizra.
Season 2020-21 and 2021-22 is still under negotiation and therefore confidential. Once things have developed in to full seasons these performances will be announced here.