Tag Archives: Mahler

Solti and Chicago Symphony Orchestra live…

Posted on April 13, 2013 by

Mahler Symphony no. 5 – 1st movement. Tokyo 1984

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In the presence of greatness! – Maurice Murphy

Posted on February 4, 2013 by

One of my all time trumpet heroes was and remains the great Maurice Murphy. This god of the trumpet world was as good as it was possible to be on the instrument. He could play anything. I always speak of … Continue reading →

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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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