Internationally renowned trombonists are already sliding into Glasgow for a four day festival this weekend to celebrate the music and performers of the iconic brass instrument.
The Glasgow Trombone Weekend, started yesterday (22nd June) and runs to Sunday 25th June featuring performances from the likes of superstars Christian Lindberg, Simon Johnson and Jorgen van Rijen with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, while the awesome Mnozil Brass will also delight audiences.
Glittering line-up
Meanwhile, a glittering line-up at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland includes Matthew Gee (Royal Philharmonic Orchestra), Gordon Campbell (John Wilson Orchestra and BBC Big Band), Christian Jones (Opera North) and Katy Jones (The Hallé) who perform during a packed series of recitals on Sunday, June 25th.
Organised by the British Trombone Society, Sunday will include a performance from Scottish traditional music / brass crossover Braw Brass, while there will also be opportunities for attendees to take part in massed ensemble sessions.
All corners
Dávur Juul Magnussen, Vice-President of the British Trombone Society, told 4BR: "The sound of the trombone will ring out from all corners of Glasgow as leading performers delight audiences in the city.
The Glasgow Trombone Weekend brings a star-studded line-up to the city and with terrific concerts on the cards at City Halls and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, I would encourage fans of all brass music to pop along and soak up a fantastic few days of music making. Remember your trombone!"
The Glasgow Trombone Weekend brings a star-studded line-up to the city and with terrific concerts on the cards at City Halls and the Royal Conservatoire of ScotlandDávur Juul Magnussen, Vice-President of the British Trombone Society
At a glance:
Glasgow Trombone Weekend
Friday 23rd June
7.30pm
City Halls, Glasgow
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Martyn Brabbins
Christian Lindberg (trombone, director, conductor)
Jorgen van Rijen (trombone)
The Mastersingers of Nuremberg — overture (Wagner)
Trombone Concerto (Aho)
Pines of Rome (Respighi)
The Wave of Wollongong (Lindberg)
Tickets:
Tel: 0141 353 8000
Online: https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/ecqgwh
Glasgow Trombone Weekend: Competitions
Saturday 24th June
10.00am
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow
British Trombone Society Competitions, Intercollegiate Trombone Ensemble Competition, British Trombone Society Quartet Competition and Tenor Trombone Competition.
Tickets:
Tel: 0141 332 5057
Online: https://www.rcs.ac.uk/boxoffice-event/eventid/56007-Glasgow-Trombone-
Weekend-Competitions
Glasgow Trombone Weekend
Saturday 24th June
7.30pm
City Halls, Glasgow
Mnozil Brass
'CIRQUE'
Tickets:
Tel: 0141 353 8000
Online: https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/e542mb
Glasgow Trombone Weekend: British Trombone Society Day
Sunday 25th June
10.00am
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow
Massed blow plus recitals from Matthew Gee (Royal Philharmonic Orchestra), Gordon Campbell (John Wilson Orchestra and BBC Big Band), Christian Jones (Opera North) and Katy Jones (The Hallé), Braw Brass with Phil Cunningham.
Tickets
Tel: 0141 332 5057
Online: https://www.rcs.ac.uk/boxoffice-event/eventid/55805-Glasgow-Trombone-Weekend:-British-Trombone-Society-Trombone-Day-@-RCS
Ticket information
Tickets for many events are still available, with attendees at the concerts in City Halls entitled to multi-buy discounts.
More information is available by logging on to: www.rcs.ac.uk/glasgowtromboneweekend
