One of the various jobs I am asked to perform as an orchestral trumpet player is that of the offstage trumpeter. Usually, the composer wants the effect of a lone trumpet, far away in the distance. It is a task I really enjoy performing, but one that is also fraught with trepidation.
”Criticism is a study by which men grow important and formidable at a very small expense. The power of invention has been conferred by Nature upon few, and the labour of learning those sciences which may, by mere labour, be obtained, is too great to be willingly endured; but every man can exert such judgment as he has upon the works of others; and he whom Nature has made weak, and Idleness keeps ignorant, may yet support his vanity by the name of a Critic.” – Samuel Johnson.
I would like to congratulate my old friend and colleague, Clarence Adoo on being awarded the MBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list. Well done Clarence, no one deserves it more. Please check out this legendary trumpeter’s web site. He has always been, and continues to be, an inspiration to all!
The Official Web Site of Clarence Adoo
Clarence Adoo
People tell me I don’t talk enough about trumpet playing on here. I suppose I should, really, as that is what I do for a living. Actually, aside from my trumpet duties with the RLPO, I am the Principal Cornet player. The cornet is used extensively in the orchestral repertoire, Continue reading
BREAKING NEWS:- It has just been announced that The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra’s recording of Shostakovich Symphony no.10 has won the best orchestra recording for the second time in three years.
Classicic FM Live at the Royal Albert Hall. It is a busy week for the orchestra, especially considering we were on tour the week before last and rehearsed and performed the monumental eigth symphony by Gustav Mahler last week. (This last one a rather prominent night for me!)
RLPO Trumpet section - Mahler 8- 1/10/2011 Liverpool Cathedral
Not to forget the evening programme of music themed around birds, which included the big cornet solo Danse Napolitaine from Swan Lake. This week sees the welcome return of Czech Maestro, Libor Pesek, to conduct several concerts of French music by Debussy, Bizet and Francaix.
Scooby likes to accompany his master, each morning, during the trumpet warm-up! I’ve had to put up with this for years. You’ll have to excuse me laughing as I try to play and film at the same time!
