Cristian Ganicenco, principal trombonist of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, has handed away. He was 58.
Final Friday, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Pops Orchestra put out the next assertion:
It’s with immeasurable disappointment we share the passing of our Principal Trombone, Cristian Ganicenco, after a non-public battle with most cancers.
Cristian was a longtime and deeply valued member of our Orchestra. Since becoming a member of in 1999, he contributed to our mission by means of his outstanding musicianship and thru the way in which he confirmed up as a colleague, mentor and good friend. He introduced readability, self-discipline and heat to each setting — on stage and off — and his presence formed our sound and our tradition in lasting methods.
His journey from Romania to our stage mirrored the identical quiet willpower and deep dedication that many people got here to know so nicely. After finding out in Iași, Bucharest, and later at Carnegie Mellon and Rutgers College, he joined the CSO at a formative time in his profession and made his solo debut with the CSO in 2003, performing Paul Creston’s “Fantasy for Trombone and Orchestra.” Through the years, he recorded extensively, composed authentic works, co-founded ensembles equivalent to FG Brass and served as a gradual assist to many who handed by means of our halls. He was particularly pleased with his critically acclaimed solo album, “Past Oblivion,” and of latest digital initiatives that featured layered, multi-track performances.
Cristian was identified for his elegant enjoying — refined, expressive and impeccably ready. He introduced a lyrical high quality to his instrument that was at all times fascinating, however by no means attention-seeking. He merely performed and did so superbly and on the highest degree.
Those that knew him personally additionally skilled his distinctive mixture of humility, candor and pleasure. He had a particular snort, a pointy humorousness and a deep look after these round him. He valued connection — whether or not by means of dialog, music or meals — and located methods to construct group wherever he went. Lately, as he confronted critical sickness, he continued to deal with his music, returning to the stage for performances even whereas in therapy.
Cristian’s affect lives on within the sound of the Orchestra, within the numerous lives he touched and within the relationships he constructed right here. By music, we are going to proceed to honor his reminiscence, for it was in music that he discovered, and gave, a lot of himself.
Could all of us stay impressed by his life nicely lived.
Anamnesis for Trombone, Euphonium and Loop Station
In collaboration with trumpeter Elisabeth Fessler, a member of the Munich-based Harmonic Brass Quintet, Ganicenco explored new music expertise, together with multi monitoring and use of a Loop Station. Ganicenco’s ambient Anamnesis for Trombone, Euphonium and Loop Station was premiered in 2022. It “represents a recalling of time, a memory of previous reminiscences, which served as inspiration for this piece. Lovely, easy, and pure melodies, hectic and complicated canons intertwined with virtually baby like accompaniments, Anamnesis took Cristian on a journey down reminiscence lane.”
Right here is Cristian Ganicenco’s efficiency:
