Cristian Ganicenco.
In Wednesday’s (9/8) Musical America, Sarah Shay writes, “Cristian Ganicenco, principal trombone and a member of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) since 1999, died on Oct. 2 after a long battle with cancer. He was 58. A native of Iasi, Romania, he studied there and in Bucharest before emigrating to the U.S. and pursuing his musical education at Carnegie Mellon and Rutgers University. He joined the CSO when he was only 22 and debuted as a soloist with his performance of Paul Creston’s Fantasy for Trombone and Orchestra in 2003. Throughout his career in Cincinnati, he frequently recorded, composed original works, and co-founded ensembles such as FG Brass. He took special pride in his solo album Beyond Oblivion and recent digital projects featuring layered, multi-track performances. His colleagues remember Ganicenco for his impeccably prepared, elegant playing that was refined, expressive, and lyrical. Those who knew him personally appreciated his unique combination of humility, candor, and joy, his sharp sense of humor and distinctive laugh, and the deep care he expressed for those around him…. In a statement announcing his death, the orchestra said: ‘Through music, we will continue to honor his memory, for it was in music that he found, and gave, so much of himself.’ ”
