Peter Moore (musician)

Peter Moore in 2007

Peter Moore (born 28 November 1996) is a trombonist from Stalybridge, Greater Manchester, who was the winner of BBC Young Musician of the Year in May 2008, when he was only twelve years old.[1] On 29 May 2014, it was announced that the London Symphony Orchestra had appointed Moore its co-principal trombonist [2]

Moore, who was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, is the youngest winner of the competition to date, which is open to young persons aged eighteen and under.[3] He attends Chethams School of Music, in Manchester.

References

  1. ↑ "Trombonist, 12, wins national award". Western Mail. 2008-05-11. Retrieved 2008-05-11.
  2. ↑ "Breaking: LSO appoints youngest-ever principal, just 18 years old". Slipped Disc. 2014-05-29. Retrieved 2014-05-29.
  3. ↑ "Young musician win for Peter, 12". BBC News. 2008-05-11. Retrieved 2008-05-12.