- was Principal Trumpet of the New York Philharmonic for over 30 years.
- Joined the New York Philharmonic Orchestra in 1967.
- After 34 seasons with the Philharmonic, Lang retired in 2001.
- He returned to the podium for a series of guest appearances with the New York Philharmonic in 2019.
Lang studied with famed trumpet teacher Carmine Caruso and at New York University.
In addition to his work with the New York Philharmonic, was also a member of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. He has also performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the Cleveland Orchestra.
Awards and Honors
- Lang has received numerous awards for his musicianship, including the Avery Fisher Prize and the Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Soloist Performance (with Orchestra).
- He was also inducted into the American Classical Music Hall of Fame.
Teaching
- William Lang taught at The Juilliard School and New England Conservatory.
- Lang holds Honorary Doctorates of Music from The Juilliard School, Manhattan School of Music and New England Conservatory.
Compositions
- As a composer, his works include:
- _Fanfare for the New York Philharmonic_
- _Variations on a Theme by Rameau_ (2005)
- _Rhapsody for Trumpet and Piano_ (1996)
- _Trio for Trumpet, Violin and Piano_ (2003).
Other Contributions
- Lang is also a founding member of the Brass Ensemble, which has released several albums and toured extensively.
- He has also recorded numerous solo albums, including _The Art of William Lang_ and _The Romantic Trumpet_.
Legacy
William Lang is widely regarded as one of the greatest trumpet players of all time. His virtuosity and musicianship have inspired generations of musicians, and his recordings and compositions will continue to be enjoyed by music lovers for years to come.