Swedish Chamber Orchestra, Stockholm Chamber Brass, Orphei Drängar, São Paulo Symphony Orchestra, Basque National Orchestra, Robert Sund, Cristian Mandeal - Christian Lindberg - A Composer's Portrait (2005) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Helikon Wasp
02. Flute Concerto, "The World of Montuagretta": I. Isola: Adagio. - Mandarena: Allegro Vivo
03. Flute Concerto, "The World of Montuagretta": II. Cadenza 'Horry the Lorry': Rubato Ironico
04. Flute Concerto, "The World of Montuagretta": III. Dreams of Arkandia: Lento
05. Flute Concerto, "The World of Montuagretta": IV. Cadenza Impala: Adagio - Rubato Imposante
06. Flute Concerto, "The World of Montuagretta": V. Moriatto Bianco: Vivace - Chorale - Vivace
07. Condor Canyon
08. … Ty Solen Ar Uppe! ( … for the Sun Is Arisen!): ...ty Solen Ar Uppe! (... for the Sun Is Arisen!)
09. Behac Munroh



For a musician to cross over into con­duct­ing is not unheard of – much rarer nowadays is the instrumental virtuoso who composes. But Christian Lind­berg again proves the exception. Having carved out his very own niche as a trombone soloist by astonishing a whole world with the brilliance of his play­ing, he started to write music mainly for his own use. This has led to a long list of commis­sions to fill, from individual musicians as well as from institutions such as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. This portrait disc – on which Christian Lindberg appears not only as composer, but also as soloist and conductor! – contains works written between 1999-2004. Inspired by sources as diverse as Swedish playwright August Strindberg – ‘…ty solen är uppe’ (‘…for the Sun is Arisen’) for trombone and male choir – or a Brazilian documentary – The World of Montuagretta for flute and orchestra – these works gives a fascinating insight into the creative imagination of their composer. And while several of them have originated from a narrative idea, they are not intended as programme music. Indeed, in his own liner notes, Christian Lindberg states his ambition clearly: ‘My only goal has been to write music that interests me personally, and that I myself find attractive.’ Presented by world-leading soloists (Christian Lindberg himself, Sharon Bezaly and Ole Edvard Antonsen), ensembles and orchestras, this music will surely be found both interesting and attractive by many others too.

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