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a.kemp Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2017 3:21 pm Post subject: Bernie Adelstein R.I.P. |
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Was just told of Bernie’s passing today down in Sarasota, FL. I believe he was 89.
RIP
He’s left behind an incredible legacy |
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Trombacan Veteran Member
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Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2017 4:14 pm Post subject: |
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An incredible legacy indeed RIP _________________ "It's simple, it just isn't easy" - VC |
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mhenrikse Veteran Member
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Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2017 5:55 pm Post subject: Re: Bernie Adelstein R.I.P. |
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a.kemp wrote: | Was just told of Bernie’s passing today down in Sarasota, FL. I believe he was 89.
RIP
He’s left behind an incredible legacy |
I grew up idolizing him and luckily got to study with him one summer at Blossom. Phenomenal orchestral player. I got along with him well and it was an inspiring summer that I'll always remember. Bernie! |
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dr_trumpet Heavyweight Member
Joined: 22 Nov 2001 Posts: 2533 Location: Cope, IN
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Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2017 12:11 am Post subject: |
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I took a weekly lesson with Mr. Adelstein when he was still in Cleveland. Great man, outstanding player. Always kind but honest.
So sorry he has passed. A true gem....
AL _________________ Dr. Albert L. Lilly, III DM
Artist/Clinician for Vincent Bach Trumpets (Conn-Selmer)
Principal Trumpet, Hendricks Symphony (Avon, IN)
Arranger/Composer; Lilly Music |
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tubbs831 Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2017 4:06 am Post subject: |
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RIP
My favorite recording of his is the Chailly Alexander Nevsky. Ferocious playing! Any other favorite recordings, stories, or memories?
Adam |
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229 Regular Member
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Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2017 6:22 am Post subject: |
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The Ashkenazy Prokofiev Cinderella is a favorite Cleveland recording of mine. |
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George Coble Veteran Member
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Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2017 7:42 am Post subject: |
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Robert Frost wrote in 1916 the ubiquitous words “and that has made all the difference” in his epic poem “The Road Not Taken”.
Bernard Adelstein was one who “made all the difference” in the lives of many of us, myself included.
His musicianship was extraordinary and his presence was one of assured confidence.
Rest in peace.
George Coble |
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Paul Randall Regular Member
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Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2017 8:35 am Post subject: |
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Yeah he sure made a difference for me. I learned a lot from him during my lessons in high school, and was a great admirerer of his playing. He was one of the greats. |
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mhenrikse Veteran Member
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Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2017 10:31 am Post subject: |
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tubbs831 wrote: | RIP
My favorite recording of his is the Chailly Alexander Nevsky. Ferocious playing! Any other favorite recordings, stories, or memories?
Adam |
At a lesson, after the CO had played Ein Heldenlehben
(Bernie on the Bb part) the previous night, I said, “Great concert last night! Do you like the conductor?”. Bernie looked at me, paused and said, “I don’t know, who was conducting?” Askenazy. Was it a joke?
At a lesson on Strauss tone poems, I was playing the lyrical solo from Don Quixote. Vacchiano had told me to take time at the end of each phrase to finish it nicely and take a good breath because “the conductor will give you some liberty there.” When I finished playing it for Bernie, he looked positively appalled and exclaimed in an irritated voice, “you are losing time at the end of each phrase! Who told you to play it like that!! He couldn’t have been a very good player!!!”. Of course, I could not resist and said “Vacchiano”. Bernie put a hand over his lips and smiling said “oops”.
This was 1984. |
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anonymous22 Regular Member
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Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2017 8:25 pm Post subject: |
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tubbs831 wrote: | RIP
My favorite recording of his is the Chailly Alexander Nevsky. Ferocious playing! Any other favorite recordings, stories, or memories?
Adam |
The Alpine Symphony with Ashkenazy and Mahler 5 with Dohnanyi! Incredible. But he sounds great on everything. |
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Pat Veteran Member
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Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2017 5:16 am Post subject: |
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Brahms 2nd with Szell. Not a big trumpet piece, but his playing is just sublime.
Some of you may remember the early digital recording with Frederick Fennell and the CO brass and winds performing wind ensemble music. There is some great piccolo trumpet playing by Mr. Adelstein on Handel's Music for Royal Fireworks.
Mr. Coble, I think Mr. Adelstein chose the right road and wouldn't have had any regrets. He did make a difference.
RIP |
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Maid of the Mist Regular Member
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Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2017 12:55 pm Post subject: |
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tubbs831 wrote: | RIP
My favorite recording of his is the Chailly Alexander Nevsky. Ferocious playing! Any other favorite recordings, stories, or memories?
Adam |
Another great one is the Szell "Rite of Spring". Played on an old Bach D trumpet I believe. |
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tubbs831 Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2017 2:48 pm Post subject: |
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Maid of the Mist wrote: | tubbs831 wrote: | RIP
My favorite recording of his is the Chailly Alexander Nevsky. Ferocious playing! Any other favorite recordings, stories, or memories?
Adam |
Another great one is the Szell "Rite of Spring". Played on an old Bach D trumpet I believe. |
I can't seem to find a Szell Rite, but there is a Maazel and a Chailly.
Here is the obit:
http://www.hebrewmemorialsarasota.com/notices/Bernard-Adelstein |
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homecookin Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2017 5:05 pm Post subject: |
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When I was in grad school at North Texas State University,
which is now the University of North Texas, of course.
The Cleveland Orchestra was on tour and they stopped at NTSU (Denton)
and played a concert on their way to Dallas. This would have been the fall of 76
or the spring of 77. They played The Pines of Rome by Respighi.
That was the only time I ever got to hear the Cleveland Orchestra with
Bernard Adelstein. His playing was truly amazing.
Full disclosure... I am not and have never been an orchestral player.
I was playing in the Two o'clock band at that time and was working gigs
around Dallas.
It was truly a great experience to hear that Orchestra with
Bernard Adelstein. |
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Maid of the Mist Regular Member
Joined: 19 May 2017 Posts: 20 Location: San Antonio Texas
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Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2017 5:14 am Post subject: |
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tubbs831 wrote: | Maid of the Mist wrote: | tubbs831 wrote: | RIP
My favorite recording of his is the Chailly Alexander Nevsky. Ferocious playing! Any other favorite recordings, stories, or memories?
Adam |
Another great one is the Szell "Rite of Spring". Played on an old Bach D trumpet I believe. |
I can't seem to find a Szell Rite, but there is a Maazel and a Chailly.
Here is the obit:
http://www.hebrewmemorialsarasota.com/notices/Bernard-Adelstein | I was mistaken. The "Rite" recording I am thinking of was with Pierre Boulez on Columbia Records. It was recorded around 1970. I don't think it was ever re issued or re mastered. You would need to find a collector. |
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UsedToKnowEverything Regular Member
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tubbs831 Heavyweight Member
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Maid of the Mist Regular Member
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Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2017 3:19 pm Post subject: |
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I think that could be it. In any case, you will know it by the absolutely ferocious D trumpet playing. There is no mistaking it. No piccolo trumpet for him on this part. Bernie was an incredible power house. |
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