Michael Sachs and the National Brass Virtuosi

tcutrpt · Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2002 8:16 pm Post subject:

WOW! That's the only word that comes to mind after hearing these guys play tonight. Three of the 5 were from Clevelend Orchestra, the other trumpet was principle in Milwaukee, and the tuba plays in the Houston Symphony. They were simply amazing. Hearing Sachs redefines everything that I have ever thought the trumpet should sound like. His control over the horn was incredible. Just hearing him play has changed my playing tremendously. I can't wait to start trying to sound like him. What a great player and he was a really terrific guy to talk to in the master class too! Class act.

matt

NelleTrumpet · Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2002 12:19 pm Post subject:

Matt,

I totally agree about Michael Sachs. Since I live near Cleveland, I go see the orchestra as much as I can and the guy is awesome. I went last weekend and saw them do Mahler Symphony no. 2 and he sounded great (as did the rest of the brass section, orchestra, choir, and soloists). I also agree on his being a personable guy. Last summer when I thought I was going to be home, I called the Cleveland Orchestra office and Mr. Sachs himself called me back to recommend a lesson teacher at Cleveland Institute of Music. It’s just a shame that I didn’t get to take lessons there because of an internship that I got. Maybe this summer…
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Danelle Wilbraham