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Chicago Principal Trumpet to Take Leave of Absence

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In an article from the Chicago Tribune, recent news has surfaced that Chris Martin, Principal Trumpet of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, will be taking a leave of absence to temporarily fill the first chair for the New York Philharmonic. Click here for the full story. In Riccardo Muti’s words,

“I spoke with Chris Martin today. He is very close to the Chicago Symphony but he wants another experience (away from the orchestra). So we shall see. Change is natural in symphony orchestras. The important thing is to find replacements who are very good. Everybody wants to play in the CSO, so I’m not worried.”

If one remembers their orchestral trumpet history, another famous Chicago trumpet player also joined the ranks as Principal Trumpet of the New York Philharmonic for a storied career.

Update on (5/5/2016) – New York Philharmonic Hires New Principal Trumpet

 

Jeremy Smith

Jeremy E. Smith is the Founder and Editor of Last Row Music. He received music degrees from Grace College, Carnegie Mellon University, and The Ohio State University. Currently, Jeremy is the bass trombonist of the Mansfield Symphony Orchestra and performs throughout Ohio, where he lives with his wife and two sons. Smith is a member of the International Trombone Association and the Jazz Journalists Association.

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