Category Archives: The Brass Section

Life & Times of ‘our’ end of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra plus general information about the brass world in general.

RLPO Brass Section Concert

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

Today is the first of a series of ventures coming up for the brass section of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Brass Section. Our lunchtime concert today, in collaboration with the RLPO’s Ballet Russe celebration season, we will be giving … Continue reading →

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The Great Alan Stringer MBE (1928-2012)

This is the great Alan Stringer. Alan was principal trumpet of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra from 1953 to 1993, apart from a year (1960-61) as Principal of the London Symphony Orchestra. One of the best trumpet players in the … Continue reading →

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Adolphe Sax

Posted on May 12, 2013 by

Have a click on this link to read about a man who had as great an influence on the world of brass playing as anyone… ADOLPHE SAX

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John Suchet Receives His First Trombone Lesson From RLPO Principal Simon Cowen

Posted on May 11, 2013 by

As many regular visitors to this blog will know, Classic fm presenter John Suchet will be making his trombone debut with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra on June 15th. This will be for the RLPO annual Superorchestra day when amateur … Continue reading →

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His Master’s Voice…

Posted on May 5, 2013 by

I wonder if I could get Scooby to sit still in one of these…

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The Mythical French Horn Graveyard is found…

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In Honour of International TUBA Day…

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

It’s International Tuba Day today, so I thought I’d share this great scene from Famaly Guy with you… …and yes, they have there very own international organisation! ITEA

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Absolutely!

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Slide Partners! John Suchet & Simon Cowen

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

Followers of this blog, Classic fm listeners and supporters of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra will already know that Classic fm’s popular morning show host, John Suchet, will be joining the RLPO for this year’s Superorchestra event at Liverpool Philharmonic … Continue reading →

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He Who Laughs Last…

Posted on April 29, 2013 by
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