San Fran on tour

MrClean · Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 10:01 pm Post subject: San Fran on tour

I was lucky enough to hear the San Francisco Symphony on tour last night at our hall. They opened with a piece written by MTT for the brass section, then Prokofiev Piano Concerto #5 (kind of an odd piece) followed by Tchaik 5. The orchestra sounded fantastic, the brass were unbelievably good. Very solid, powerful playing, but well balanced. I was particularly impressed with the unity and refinement with which they all played. Low brass rocked. Mark Inouye and company sounded fabulous.

This is an underrated orchestra - I walked away extremely impressed by what I heard. If you get a chance, hear them live.

J

kramergfy · Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 10:45 pm Post subject:

Agreed! They are highly underrated in discussions around here. I got the privilege to see them live and it was phenomenal...that was 6 years ago. I believe Glen Fischthal was in the hot seat at the time. Such effortless playing.
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kanstulpicc · Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 12:08 am Post subject:

I'm privileged to hear them frequently. The brass is getting better,
and they were always good.

Mark Inouye sounds fantastic. The new principal trombone is
wonderful. The brass produces a powerful and clean sound. There is
excitement in their playing.

The woodwinds are better than ever, too.

Tim

Chris Woodruff · Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 1:27 pm Post subject:

We caught their show here at Cal Poly and the whole experience was great for our students: Copland, Berg & Tchaik 5. Jeff Biancalana was able to squeeze in a masterclass with our chamber brass groups and he was great with our students.

The brass sounded marvelous and MTT did a great job of introducing the Berg to our audience.
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daDavemeister · Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 5:01 pm Post subject:

Among others, I've seen them play the Planets, Pictures, and the R. Strauss Vienna Philharmonic fanfare. Each of those concerts was a highlight of my life.

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trumpetart · Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2009 4:23 pm Post subject:

Last night I caught the concert with Debussy: Prelude to the Afternoon, Stravinsky: Symphony in C, and Sheherazade. I was lucky enough to be in the "conductor's box," fantastic seats. It was such a great show, it really reminded me how much I miss not going to many live performances. Nothing beats a great orchestra live. Mark Inouye is a great principal trumpet!
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kanstulpicc · Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2009 4:28 pm Post subject:

I'm going to see that show tonight.
Excellent repertoire.

Froggynut · Heavyweight Member Joined: 22 Feb 2005 Posts: 591

one name, my teacher, GLEN FISCHTAL........

TrumpetDuces · Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2009 12:04 am Post subject: Re: one name

Froggynut · Heavyweight Member Joined: 22 Feb 2005 Posts: 591

I didnt even go over my spelling. Sorry! Although I dont think he would really car. Listen to the Hindemith recording with Bloomstedt! Its amazing. DONT EVER CORRECT MY SPELLING AGAIN

Froggynut · Heavyweight Member Joined: 22 Feb 2005 Posts: 591

How do u like my spelling?

camel · Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2009 12:46 am Post subject: Re: Sorry

kanstulpicc · Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2009 4:10 pm Post subject:

Very exciting playing at the SFS gig last night.
The Scheherzade was full of great solo licks all around.

jophst · Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 10:23 am Post subject: Re: Sorry