Category Archives: The Trumpet o-iii<O

I have been fascinated by anything to do with Trumpets for as long as I can remember. I have been in love with the sound and look of the trumpet all my life. Articles can be found here on The History, Technique, and Performance. News from The World of the Trumpet. Interesting trivia about this instrument and links to many of the world’s best exponents. Opportunities for discussion are also to be found within this forum.

The Offstage Trumpeter

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

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 … Continue reading →

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Critics!!!

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

‎”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 … Continue reading →

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Eminent Trumpeter Clarence Adoo wins the MBE

Posted on January 1, 2012 by

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. … Continue reading →

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James Shephard – Cornet legend

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

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 … Continue reading →

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Hooray! Shostakovich Symphony no.10 wins Gramophone Awards!

Posted on October 6, 2011 by

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.

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Classical Spectacular! RLPO in London 4/10/2011

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

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 … Continue reading →

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Scooby the singing dog!

Posted on September 23, 2011 by

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!

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6) RLPO Romania/Czech Tour 2011 – Last day in Prague and The Return Home

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

Several of us decided to breakfast fairly early today; we had the day free until the rehearsal in the Rudolfinum at 4pm. An opportunity to explore Prague was not to be missed! We went down to the dining hall in … Continue reading →

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‘Petrenkomania’ hits Bucharest! Blog 4) ‘ Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Romania/Czech Tour 2011

Posted on September 18, 2011 by

 Well, after the most substantial breakfast of the RLPO tour so far, Dave Pigott (Associate Principal French Horn and recording engineer for the orchestra’s own, in house recording company) and I, have decided to see Ceaucescu’s Folly today. This extra-ordinary … Continue reading →

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Blog 3) Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Romania/Czech Tour Sep 2011

Posted on September 18, 2011 by

After a fairly late night, it was just as well that the Radisson Blu was to serve breakfast until 11.00am today. It was nice to have a bit of a lie in. A large bowl of fruit for me, followed … Continue reading →

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