Peter Moore (trombonist)

Peter Moore
Moore in 2007
Background information
Born (1996-01-01) January 1, 1996
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Origin Stalybridge, Greater Manchester
Occupation(s) Co-principal trombonist at the London Symphony Orchestra
Instruments Trombone

Peter Moore (born 1 January 1996) is a trombonist from Stalybridge, Greater Manchester, who was the winner of BBC Young Musician of the Year in May 2008, when he was only twelve years old.[1] On 29 May 2014, it was announced that the London Symphony Orchestra had appointed Moore its co-principal trombonist.[2]

Moore, who was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, is the youngest winner of the competition to date, which is open to young persons aged eighteen and under.[3] He studied at the Chethams School of Music, in Manchester, leaving in 2015. Peter is currently represented by the Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT).

Discography

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

  1. ↑ "Trombonist, 12, wins national award". Western Mail. 2008-05-11. Retrieved 2008-05-11.
  2. ↑ "Breaking: LSO appoints youngest-ever principal, just 18 years old". Slipped Disc. 2014-05-29. Retrieved 2014-05-29.
  3. ↑ "Young musician win for Peter, 12". BBC News. 2008-05-11. Retrieved 2008-05-12.


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