The next generation of trombone soloists are invited to compete in the Christian Lindberg Solo Competition in Valencia this April. With the likes of Lindberg, Joe Alessi, J??rgen van Rijen and Michel Becquet on the panel and ???6000 and a raft of concerto appearances on the cards, it is certainly attracting a great deal of prestige. Jury: Christian Lindberg, chairman, Joe Alessi, New York Philharmonic Orchestra, J??rgen van Rijen, Concertgebouw Orchestra, Michel Becquet, soloist and professor at the Lyon Conservatory, Salvatore Tarraso, Valencia Symphony Orchestra, Ferrer Ferran, composer, Justo Romero, dramaturg at the Valencia Opera House, Daniel Perpina, Bilbao Symphony Orchestra. The winner will receive ???6000, a brand new Christian Lindberg Conn 88HCL trombone, three solo concerts in the Valencia region, plus subscription series solo concerts with the Nordic Chamber Orchestra and the Swedish Wind Ensemble. Competition: 2-5 April 2008 Competition solo repertoire: Lindberg: Joe Jack Binglebandit L. Mozart: Concerto Tomasi: Concerto Ferrer Ferran (final): Concerto for Trombone and Wind Orchestra To register for the competition, write to: M Dolores Rivera ( // '>[email protected]). Full information on Christian Lindberg's website.

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