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Brandon Ridenour is a renowned classical music artist who has made a name for himself as a trumpeter, pianist, and composer. Born on September 22, 1984, in Boulder, Colorado, Ridenour grew up in a family of musicians. His father, Rich Ridenour, was a pianist and his mother, Susan Ridenour, was a violinist. His grandfather, Leon Ridenour, was a trumpet player and a member of the United States Marine Band. Ridenour began playing the piano at the age of five and the trumpet at the age of nine. He attended the Juilliard School in New York City, where he studied with Mark Gould, the former principal trumpet of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. He also studied piano with Yoheved Kaplinsky and Jerome Lowenthal. In 2006, Ridenour won the International Trumpet Guild solo competition, which helped launch his career as a soloist. He has since performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the National Symphony Orchestra, and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. In addition to his work as a trumpeter, Ridenour is also an accomplished pianist. He has performed solo recitals at venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Ravinia Festival. He has also collaborated with other musicians, including the Canadian Brass and the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. Ridenour is also a composer, and his works have been performed by the New York Philharmonic, the National Symphony Orchestra, and the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. In 2014, he released his debut album, "Fantasies and Fairy Tales," which features his own compositions as well as works by other composers. One of Ridenour's most notable performances was his solo debut with the New York Philharmonic in 2012. He performed the world premiere of "Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra" by composer Bramwell Tovey. The performance was well-received, and Ridenour was praised for his virtuosic playing and musicality. Ridenour has also received numerous awards and honors throughout his career. In 2014, he was named a Yamaha Performing Artist, and in 2015, he was awarded the Avery Fisher Career Grant, which is given to outstanding young musicians who show great potential for a solo career. He was also a member of the Canadian Brass from 2006 to 2015. In addition to his performing career, Ridenour is also a dedicated educator. He has taught masterclasses at universities and conservatories around the world, including the Juilliard School, the Royal Academy of Music in London, and the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. Overall, Brandon Ridenour is a versatile and talented musician who has made a significant impact on the classical music world. His virtuosic playing, musicality, and dedication to his craft have earned him a reputation as one of the most exciting and innovative musicians of his generation.

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