Brass - Regular Program
Timezone: Tacoma, WA (GMT-8)
Language: English
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Hailed by the International Trombone Association Journal for his “rhythmically driving, technically flawless, and unfailingly dynamic and exciting" playing.
- Acting Bass Trombone: Detroit Symphony Orchestra
- Bass Trombone, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
Hailed by the International Trombone Association Journal for his “rhythmically driving, technically flawless, and unfailingly dynamic and exciting" playing, Bass Trombonist Ilan Morgenstern is a unique voice in his field.
A native of Rehovot, Israel, Morgenstern is currently the Bass Trombonist of the Vancouver Symphony. Morgenstern has also been a member of the San Antonio Symphony, Houston Grand Opera Orchestra, Jacksonville Symphony and Kansas City Symphony, and in addition has performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony, Dallas Symphony, Utah Symphony, Houston Symphony, Detroit Symphony, Virginia Symphony, New Israeli Opera, and the Israel Philharmonic.
Morgenstern's concerto performances have included engagements with the San Antonio Symphony, United States “Pershing's Own” Army Orchestra, Millennium Orchestra (Seoul, Korea), Jeju Symphony Orchestra (Jeju, Korea), and the National Repertory Orchestra. In addition, Morgenstern has won numerous awards for his playing including the Jeju International Brass and Percussion Competition, Zellmer-Minnesota Orchestra Competition, National Repertory Orchestra's Concerto Competition, and the Lewis Van Haney Bass Trombone Philharmonic Prize.
Morgenstern’s publication Trombone Exercise Library Project (aka TELP), was released in September of 2020 to a warm reception from players worldwide. A fundamental book that employs embedded mp3s in conjunction with written exercises, TELP offers a comprehensive approach to both Tenor and Bass Trombone playing.
Labeled a “must buy” in the International Trombone Association Journal, Morgenstern’s
debut recording project It's Alive!! New Music for Bass Trombone, a collaboration
with composer Robert Denham and pianist David Gilliland, was released in May of 2016.
To learn more about Ilan Morgenstern, including news, sample recordings, and purchase
information for his Book and CD, please visit www.ilanmorgenstern.com.