Bernie Adelstein R.I.P.

a.kemp · Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2017 3:21 pm Post subject: Bernie Adelstein R.I.P.

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

Trombacan · Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2017 4:14 pm Post subject:

An incredible legacy indeed RIP
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dr_trumpet · Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2017 12:11 am Post subject:

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....

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tubbs831 · Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2017 4:06 am Post subject:

RIP

My favorite recording of his is the Chailly Alexander Nevsky. Ferocious playing! Any other favorite recordings, stories, or memories?

Adam

229 · Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2017 6:22 am Post subject:

The Ashkenazy Prokofiev Cinderella is a favorite Cleveland recording of mine.

George Coble · Veteran Member Joined: 04 Dec 2005 Posts: 145

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

Paul Randall · Regular Member Joined: 24 Nov 2004 Posts: 66

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.

mhenrikse · Veteran Member Joined: 21 Jul 2009 Posts: 162

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Pat · Veteran Member Joined: 18 Nov 2001 Posts: 396

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

Maid of the Mist · Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2017 12:55 pm Post subject:

tubbs831 · Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2017 2:48 pm Post subject:

homecookin · Heavyweight Member Joined: 07 Nov 2013 Posts: 868

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.

Maid of the Mist · Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2017 5:14 am Post subject:

UsedToKnowEverything · Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2017 7:37 am Post subject:

Boulez has a latter (post Bernie) recording of Rite, 1990 I think.
There IS a Chailly recording from 1985 which I presume would be in the ballpark.

https://www.amazon.com/Stravinsky-Printemps-Petrushka-Musagete-Firebird/dp/B00008MLU2/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1507304055&sr=1-1&keywords=Chailly+%2B+rite+of+spring
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tubbs831 · Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2017 7:48 am Post subject:

Maid of the Mist · Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2017 3:19 pm Post subject:

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.