The Trombone Retreat Christian Lindberg Live at the International Trombone Festival
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Aug 26, 2022 Swedish trombone virtuoso Christian Lindberg recounts the bold, often bruising road to a solo career, from being laughed at by orchestras to proving doubters wrong. He shares stories of marathon practice, eccentric concertos that sound like motorcycles, conducting, composing, and the nerve-racking thrill of performing new music.
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Rapid Progress and Psychosis
- Christian Lindberg's rapid progress on trombone led to a professional orchestra tour offer after just eight months of playing.
- The pressure resulted in a psychosis and hospitalization, highlighting the intensity of his early musical drive.
Early Career Discouragement and Encouragement
- Christian Lindberg faced discouragement when pursuing a solo trombone career, with established figures like Dennis Wick and Ralph Sauer advising against it.
- Roger Bobo, however, encouraged him, regretting his own past decision not to pursue a similar path.
Considered Quitting Music
- Christian Lindberg considered quitting music to become a lawyer due to negative experiences in the Royal Swedish Opera.
- He was criticized for appreciating challenging contemporary music and found his colleagues' alcoholism demoralizing.