Ian Bousfield

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ian Bousfield
Occupation	Music Pedagogue
Date Of Birth	Feb 16, 1964(1964-02-16)
Age	60
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	York
Horoscope	Aquarius

Ian Bousfield Biography

Ian Bousfield is one of the most popular and richest Music Pedagogue who was born on February 16, 1964 in York, United Kingdom. Ian Bousfield, born 16 February 1964 in York, UK, is an English musician. He has held the positions of Principal Trombone with both the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and the London Symphony Orchestra. Bousfield, who is also a pedagogue and an instructor at the Hochschule der Kunste, Bern, Switzerland, teaches music.

Bousfield, then 24 years old, was appointed principal trombonist for the London Symphony Orchestra in 1988. He succeeded Denis Wick. Denis Wick stated that Bousfield was an exceptionally accomplished player, and that he has the experience to make up for it.

Bousfield’s orchestral recordings are numerous, but the highlights include the “Star Wars Episode I: Phantom Menace” recording with the LSO (BMG, 1997), the tenor horn solo in Mahler’s 7th Symphony with Michael Tilson Thomas and the LSO (Sony, 1999), the large trombone solo in Mahler’s 3rd Symphony with Pierre Boulez and the VPO (DG, 2003), and with the same forces, the live Mahler 2nd symphony, particularly the final movement.

In 1999 he won an audition for the principal trombone position with the Vienna State Opera/Vienna Philharmonic, where he performed until leaving in 2012 to devote more time to his teaching and solo careers.

Bousfield performed Elgar-Howarth’s trombone concerto in 1984 with the Yorkshire Imperial Band, broadcast on BBC Radio 3. He also performed the first British performance, Eine kleine Posaunenmusik by Gunther Schuller, in 1985 with the Halle Orchestra under the direction of the composer.

Ian Bousfield Net Worth

Ian Bousfield is one of the richest Music Pedagogue from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ian Bousfield 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Bousfield was the youngest ever winner of the Shell/London Symphony Orchestra Music Scholarship in 1979.

Bousfield joined in 1980 the European Union Youth Orchestra, where he was trained under Claudio Abbado for two years. After six months of study at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Bousfield was promoted to Principal Trombone of the Halle Orchestra in March 1983.

Bousfield was appointed professor of trombone at the Royal Academy of Music in 1992, and has since been awarded Honorary Membership. In 2011, he began teaching at the Hochschule der Künste in Bern, Switzerland.

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Ian Ranked on the list of most popular Music Pedagogue. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Ian Bousfield celebrates birthday on February 16 of every year.

Top Facts about Ian Bousfield

1. Ian Bousfield is a renowned English trombonist.
2. He was principal trombone of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.
3. Bousfield has performed with major orchestras worldwide.
4. He has recorded extensively as a soloist and chamber musician.
5. Bousfield is also a respected teacher and clinician.
6. He has won numerous awards for his playing and teaching.
7. Bousfield is known for his beautiful tone and technical prowess.
8. He plays on an Edwards trombone with his signature mouthpiece.
9. Bousfield has collaborated with many famous conductors and musicians.
10. His performances are highly regarded by critics and audiences alike.