Guest Artist Concert: Ilan Morgenstern Trio

Thu. Feb. 5, 2026; 7:30 PM; Bezanson Hall; Free
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Guest Artist Concert: Ilan Morgenstern Trio

A free concert in Bezanson Hall by internationally acclaimed bass trombonist Ilan Morgenstern, with David Gilliland, piano and Kyle Forsthoff, percussion.

Ilan Morganstern bio:
Hailed by the International Trombone Association Journal for his rhythmically driving, technically flawless, and unfailingly dynamic and exciting playing, Bass Trombonist Ilan Morgenstern is a unique voice in his field. A native of Rehovot, Israel, Ilan Morgenstern is currently the Bass Trombonist of the Vancouver Symphony. A former member of the San Antonio Symphony, Houston Grand Opera Orchestra, Jacksonville Symphony and Kansas City Symphony, Morgenstern has also performed on the Bass Trombone, Contrabass Trombone, or Euphonium with the Detroit Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony, Dallas Symphony, Utah Symphony, Houston Symphony, Pheonix Symphony, Fort Worth Symphony, Virginia Symphony, New Israeli Opera, and the Israel Philharmonic. 

Morgenstern's concerto performances have included engagements with the with the San Antonio Symphony, United States “Pershing's Own” Army Orchestra, Millennium Orchestra (Seoul, Korea), Jeju Symphony Orchestra (Jeju, Korea), the National Repertory Orchestra, the University of Michigan Concert Band, and the Brevard Symphony. In addition, Morgenstern has won numerous awards for his playing including the Jeju International Brass and Percussion Competition, Zellmer-Minnesota Orchestra Competition, National Repertory Orchestra's Concerto Competition, and is a recipient of the Lewis Van Haney Bass Trombone Philharmonic Prize. Labeled a “must buy” in the International Trombone Association Journal, Morgenstern’s debut recording project "It's Alive!! New Music for Bass Trombone," a collaboration with composer Robert Denham and pianist David Gilliland was released in May of 2016.