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Christopher Martin
OriginMarietta, Georgia, United States
GenresClassical
OccupationTrumpeter

Christopher Martin is an American trumpet player who was named the principal trumpet of the New York Philharmonic in May of 2016 and will begin his tenure there in September of 2016.[1]He has been Principal trumpet of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (2005-2016) and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and formerly Associate Principal of the Philadelphia Orchestra.[2] During his time in Chicago, Martin gave the world premieres of many trumpet concerti, notably Christopher Rouse's Heimdall's Trumpet in 2012.[3]

Martin is a native of Marietta, Georgia and an alumnus of the Eastman School of Music where he studied with Barbara Butler and Charles Geyer.[4] He is a runner, and has completed numerous marathons. He also was a member of the Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle corps in 1993.[5]

References

  1. ^ Cooper, Michael (May 5, 2016). "New York Philharmonic Names New Principal Trumpet". New York Times. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  2. ^ http://cso.org/About/Performers/Performer.aspx?id=3180
  3. ^ http://chicagoclassicalreview.com/2012/12/csos-christopher-martin-scales-the-heights-in-rouses-rousing-trumpet-concerto/
  4. ^ http://cso.org/About/Performers/Performer.aspx?id=3180
  5. ^ Geelhoed, Marc (February 1, 2005). "Principal Martin". Time Out Chicago. Retrieved April 7, 2013.

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