Peter Moore (trombonist)

Peter Moore in 2007

Peter Moore (born 1 January 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 graduated from Chethams School of Music, in Manchester, in 2015.

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.