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@seth-of-lagos said in You know "those moments"?:

@administrator said in You know "those moments"?:

I played the 10th in college. That was a very difficult and intense piece of music to perform.

I've listened to most of the symphonies. I would say my favorites are 4,7 & 13.

Of all the music Shostakovich wrote, my absolute favorite piece is Piano Concerto No. 2, especially Mvt. II. Very sublime.

Jealous you got to play that one. However our Shostakovich was the Festive Overture and that was great fun to play.
Certainly agree with you about the 4th - the finale is breathtaking.
And a family member got me the Christina Ortiz recording of the Piano Concertos for my 16th birthday (I think). That's also something special.

Have you heard the piano concerto recordings with Shostakovich's son playing the piano part? Those are quite something. They have both Concerto I and II. I believe James Thompson is the trumpeter for No. 1.

I know they are getting paid for this, but still, it's pretty awesome. I would feel so lucky to be one of the kids participating in this event.

Yeah, that recording definitely makes you remember the old adage, "it's the pilot not the plane."

I played the 10th in college. That was a very difficult and intense piece of music to perform.

I've listened to most of the symphonies. I would say my favorites are 4,7 & 13.

Of all the music Shostakovich wrote, my absolute favorite piece is Piano Concerto No. 2, especially Mvt. II. Very sublime.

Wow, so different but I like it. Thank you. I know there is a book about the symphony, I think I am going to look it up and purchase it.

Finger buttons are pretty easy to replace.

What is the brand of trumpet?

This is one of them. From 17:00 to about 22:00 -- you can feel the intensity, the horror. I feel like I'm there, in Russia, during the bitter winter of 1941-42, trying to stop the unstoppable...man the CSO brass nailed it here.

CAUTION: is loud from the beginning

Youtube Video – [17:00..]

I would never recommend somebody with a limited budget purchase a 3-valve piccolo.

There are some piccolos which offer you a third valve "trigger" slide, which drops it to that 4th, allowing you to play some of the baroque repertoire. I know Yamaha makes one, but I am unsure if any other manufacturer makes one. I honestly cannot think of a reason to purchase a 3-valve piccolo. They are expensive instruments to begin with, and almost all the baroque repertoire requires use of that 4th valve. I would not purchase one unless it were a total steal.

Nothing beats this.

Maybe there are not "natural" players, but there certainly are wunderkind!

Don’t be ashamed, “politicians” are an essential part of a functioning democracy. I was speaking with my sister one day about how well and efficient the USA government runs, especially in comparison to other gov’ts around the world. Naturally, given our present state of affairs, she was a little bewildered.

I pointed out the fact that in the USA, when you get pulled over by a cop for speeding, he either writes up a citation or lets you go with a warning, but the exchange is usually very short and by-the-book. Then, you have the opportunity to fight the ticket or pay it. The court date of your opportunity is usually written quite expressly on the ticket itself. The entire exchange is done in a known, predictable manner. There are always exceptions, but this is the norm.

In other countries, you can be stopped by police for any reason at any time, who can then search your vehicle and personal belongings (and those of your passenger) for any reason at any time. Many countries have no “4th” or “5th” amendments. Other places treat laws more as suggestions.

You could be jailed for no reason at all, without a court date or even a judicial review. Yes, I know this happens in the USA, but the fact that you hear about it in the news is, in itself, an indication that it’s the exception and not the norm. We get upset because we assume that “can’t happen in the USA.” I remember watching a documentary about men in Haiti who were arrested on spurious or no charges, thrown in dingy pits and then 5 years later were still awaiting any news at all about their case. This seemed to be the norm, according to the documentary, that almost nobody in Haiti was surprised or even concerned by it.

Anyway, that’s just my rant. Cynicism is a corrosive cancer.

What's the trumpet?

I have been able to get excellent sound for around $2000, but you have to look carefully and maybe have some soldering skills.

Oh, this thread went on much longer than I thought!

I ended up purchasing several horns, but for Bb, I bought an Olds Super Recording (jazz/commercial) and a Thein MH One (classical). They are both very fine instruments.

@rowuk said in How are deleted accounts handled?:

There are laws about retaining data when membership expires. Most software gives the user(member) a choice of just leaving or removing all traces. If someone leaves mad, the chance of them caring about their footprint in this or any other forum is about zero. That is why we need positive interaction between us. Then if life determines that we have no time - or ambition, we remain a member but simply do not visit.

Now, banning does not delete an account. It just removes someones ability to post. I know of no admins that delete more than abusive posts.

Yes, I believe this is correct. I can delete your data IF you request it according to law in whatever jurisdiction you are located.

@dr-go said in A way to practice.:

A general philosophy I try to instil into learners that I work with, I recommend not to practice until you get it right, but rather to practice until you cannot get it wrong.

This is fantastic advice! Practice doesn't make perfect--practice makes permanent.

Circular breathing to me is a bit of an "esoteric" technique, yet a part of me wishes I could pull off what Sergei Nakariakov can do. I have personally witnessed him play the Haydn Cello Concerto transcription on flugelhorn, where he double-tongues while circular breathing. It was flawless and utterly breathtaking.

Thanks, your posts are excellent. Please stick around.