Role

:

Composer

Birth

:

August 29, 1923 in Bangor, WI

Period

:

Baroque

 

 

Modern

Genre

:

Chamber

 

 

Concerto

 

 

Orchestral

 

 

Symphony

 

 

Vocal

 

Lester Trimble was an American composer who was born on December 25, 1907, in New York City. He was the son of a music teacher and grew up in a musical family. His father, William Trimble, was a composer and conductor, and his mother, Mary Trimble, was a pianist. Lester Trimble showed an early interest in music and began studying piano and composition at a young age. Trimble attended the Juilliard School of Music in New York City, where he studied composition with Bernard Wagenaar and piano with Ernest Hutcheson. He graduated in 1929 with a Bachelor of Music degree. After graduation, Trimble worked as a pianist and composer in New York City, performing in various venues and composing music for radio and television. In 1935, Trimble was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship, which allowed him to travel to Europe to study music. He spent a year in Paris, where he studied composition with Nadia Boulanger and piano with Isidor Philipp. He also traveled to other European cities, including Vienna and Berlin, where he attended concerts and met other composers. Trimble returned to the United States in 1936 and began teaching at the Juilliard School of Music. He also continued to compose music, and his works were performed by various orchestras and ensembles. In 1940, he was awarded a second Guggenheim Fellowship, which allowed him to travel to South America to study the music of that region. During World War II, Trimble served in the United States Army, where he worked as a composer and arranger for the Army Air Forces. He composed music for training films and radio broadcasts, and his works were performed by military bands and orchestras. After the war, Trimble returned to New York City and resumed his teaching and composing career. He composed music for various media, including film, television, and radio. He also wrote music for the theater, including the Broadway musicals "The Girl in Pink Tights" and "The Golden Apple." Trimble's music is characterized by its lyrical melodies, lush harmonies, and rhythmic vitality. He was influenced by a variety of musical styles, including classical, jazz, and popular music. His works include orchestral pieces, chamber music, vocal music, and music for piano. One of Trimble's most famous works is his Piano Concerto, which was premiered by the New York Philharmonic in 1945. The concerto is a virtuosic showcase for the soloist, with its fast-paced rhythms and intricate melodies. It has been performed by many pianists and orchestras around the world. Another notable work by Trimble is his Symphony No. 2, which was premiered by the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 1950. The symphony is a lush and romantic work, with soaring melodies and rich harmonies. It has been praised for its emotional depth and expressive power. Trimble's other works include his String Quartet No. 1, which was premiered by the Juilliard String Quartet in 1951, and his Sonata for Flute and Piano, which was premiered by the flutist Julius Baker in 1952. He also wrote music for films, including the score for the 1953 film "The Moon Is Blue." Trimble continued to compose and teach until his death on December 11, 1986, in New York City. He was a respected and influential composer, and his music continues to be performed and recorded today. His legacy as a composer and teacher has inspired generations of musicians and composers.

More....