Peter Moore (trombonist)
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.jpg) Moore in 2007 | |
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| Born | 1 January 1996 Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Origin | Stalybridge, Greater Manchester |
| Occupation | Principal trombonist at the London Symphony Orchestra |
| Instrument | Trombone |
Peter Moore is a trombonist, who was born on 1 January 1996 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and brought up in Stalybridge, Greater Manchester. He studied at Chethams School of Music in Manchester, leaving in 2014.
Moore was the winner of BBC Young Musician of the Year in May 2008, when he was only 12 years old.[1] Moore is the youngest winner of the competition to date, which is open to young persons aged 18 and under.[2]
On 29 May 2014, it was announced that the London Symphony Orchestra had appointed Moore its co-principal trombonist, at 18 the youngest ever member of the orchestra.[3]
From 2014 to 2019 Peter was represented by Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT).[4]
Discography
[edit]Edward Gregson's Trombone Concerto with BBC Concert Orchestra; Bramwell Tovey, conductor (Chandos CHAN 10627) - 2011
Life Force with James Baillieu, piano (Rubicon RCD1028) - 2018
References
[edit]- ^ "Trombonist, 12, wins national award". Western Mail. 11 May 2008. Retrieved 11 May 2008.
- ^ "Young musician win for Peter, 12". BBC News. 11 May 2008. Retrieved 12 May 2008.
- ^ "Breaking: LSO appoints youngest-ever principal, just 18 years old". Slipped Disc. 29 May 2014. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
- ^ "Past YCAT artists". 24 November 2019.
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