Vacchiano!!!!!!!!!

wiseone2 · Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2004 11:59 am Post subject:

I heard a recording of "On The Waterfront" with Vacchiano playing first trumpet.
I vividly recall that moment at the end of the suite where the trumpet is supposed to dominate the ensemble. It is one of the few times the trumpet is sanctioned to soar above the ensemble. Vacchiano burns!!!
Wilmer
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mconley1986 · Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2004 2:56 pm Post subject:

I concur. His high register playing especially sends shivers down my spine. I am so sorry to hear that he's having heart trouble. But no matter what happens, at least we know that his memory and influence will live on. I love the that quote:"William Vacchiano has passed one his art to enough people to populate a small city!" Too bad I forget who said it.

redhawktrumpet85 · Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2004 8:21 pm Post subject:

Mr. Vacchiano is simply amazing. His recording of Mahler 5 under Bernstein is incredible, and his recording of Pictures is also amazing. He has such an awesome sound, and is one of the most complete players I've heard (maybe short of Bud). Not only did he play at such a high level, but his teaching success may never be rivaled. To turn out as many successful students as he did is simply astonishing. God willing, he'll be with us for another few years.
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wiseone2 · Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2004 3:53 am Post subject:

Derek Reaban · Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2004 7:56 am Post subject:

There is a great reference to Vacchiano in an article about Mark Gould from the Jan 2001 ITG Jounal. He talks about Sound and then relates that to his vivid listening experiences with Vacchiano’s sound:

From page 20, “When I go to clinics, they talk about bright and dark. Bright is bad. Dark is good. This is the wrong model to set up. I like to hear a sound that is very centered and focused, one that has brilliance and can be both bright and dark. That kind of sound can have many colors, but the core of the sound has brilliance that will project. People used to tell me that Herseth had a dark sound, and I looked at them as if they were insane. [laughter] Are we hearing the same guy? There are dark elements to it, but there’s a lot more going on.”

And my favorite from Page 18, “Yes, I heard Vacchiano. I remember his sound. That sound! It was a big, strong, chocolate, beautiful sound.”
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etownfwd · Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2004 12:59 pm Post subject:

So, where does Gil Johnson fit in to this picture (along the idea of beautiful sounds)?
-efwd

Derek Reaban · Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2004 1:24 pm Post subject:

efwd,

In a topic last year called What does “core sound” mean? there are some references to Gil Johnson’s sound in the middle of the post that may interest you. I really enjoyed this post!

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wiseone2 · Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2004 2:28 pm Post subject: