by Kenneth Woods | May 6, 2010 | Mahler, Mahler- Performer's Perspective, Nuts and bolts
Today we hear about the opening trumpet solo of Mahler 5 from the principal trumpeter of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Philippe Schartz. A former member of the Mahler Chamber Orchestra, Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra and a regular collaborator with Claudio...
by Kenneth Woods | May 5, 2010 | Mahler, Mahler- Performer's Perspective, Nuts and bolts
For the next few days, interested listeners can hear the Radio 3 Broadcast of Mark Elder’s performance of Mahler 5 with the Halle as part of the Mahler in Manchester festival. Of course, Mahler 5 begins with one of the most difficult trumpet solos in the...
by Kenneth Woods | May 4, 2010 | Mahler, Mahler- Performer's Perspective
Hi everyone As you know, Sunday night was Mahler 8 night in Manchester. I don’t do reviews, but I can tell readers a little about the concert, if you are content with just the facts…. Who was playing in the orchestra? The combined forces of the BBC Philharmonic and...
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