77- Season 6 - A trumpeter's tale

The multilingual Esteban Battalán, principal trumpet of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Brass, shares how his language odyssey has sounded important notes in his music odyssey. Hear his story on Episode 77 of the America the Bilingual podcast, “A Trumpeter’s Tale.”

America the Bilingual is a project of the Levenger Foundation, which supports bilingualism and biliteracy in the Americas.

Thanks to members of the America the Bilingual Project team for this episode: Mim Harrison, editorial and brand director of the America the Bilingual Project, who wrote and directed this episode; Fernando Hernández Becerra and his production house in Guadalajara, Mexico, Esto No Es Radio, which provides sound design and mixing; and Jen Cavagnaro at Daruma Tech, who manages our website.

Music performed by Mr. Batallán is from these recordings: Haydn Trumpet Concerto in Eb, Nightfall, and Premiere,“Mr. Batallán.” Further details on estebanbatallan.com/videos.

Additional music, in order of appearance

Koi Discovery - Beer blues

Illinois Brass Band - Wright, Tam O'Shanter's Ride

CSO Principal Tuba Gene Pokorny - Schifrin's Tuba Concerto
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kG4lZ-2zWao

Kevin Macleod - Quasi Motion
https://bit.ly/KevinMacleod_QuasiMotion

Frederic Lardon Feat Laura Palme - Dans la méditation transcendantale

Monplaisir - Jam with me

Esteban Batallan - Hummel trumpet concerto 1st Movement