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
Frederic Lardon Feat Laura Palme - Dans la méditation transcendantale
Monplaisir - Jam with me
Esteban Batallan - Hummel trumpet concerto 1st Movement
