My horn teacher leant me a couple of recordings made by Dennis Brain. One was a compilation of performances and interviews of Brian and his friends. It included a BBC lecture he gave on the horn utilizing several different horns, including his demonstration of the common garden hose.
It really was a humbling moment. I read with interest all the latest improvements, the newest lead pipe, most modern mouth piece all not unlike a holy grail for the amateur horn player, then I listen to Brain player some horn music on the common garden hose and am reminded why I remain an amateur. _______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
