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.
Peter Moore | |
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.jpg) Moore in 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 1 January 1996 Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Origin | Stalybridge, Greater Manchester |
| Occupation | Principal trombonist at the London Symphony Orchestra |
| Instrument | Trombone |
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
editEdward 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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