Bob and friends,
I met Alessio Allegrini in Italy in 1991-92 when I was teaching and playing in Rome. He played for me a couple of times, once in my studio and once when I visited the studio of his teacher, Luciano Giuliani who was also a wonderful player (no relation to the mayor, I don't think). Alessio was 16 and even then I remember saying that he was a great talent who was going to make a big noise in Italy. I believe he became Muti's horn player of choice in Italy later. I stumbled upon his YouTube performance of Strauss 2 and was so impressed that I forwarded the link to my uncle Roland who is now the horn teacher at Oberlin. Coincidentally, I was in Vienna this past September with Myron Bloom and we happened upon a rehearsal with Claudio Abbado and the Luzerne Festival Orchestra. Since Myron and Claudio are dear friends, we were able to listen in. The horns sounded great and even the very discriminating Myron Bloom was highly complimentary. He had played extra with that orchestra a few years back and recognized the third horn player. The principal player looked very familiar to me and during the break, Abbado confirmed that it was in fact Alessio. I went to the orchestra room and after a double-take and despite a graying beard, Alessio recognized me. He is a very active player now, currently principal with Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia I believe, the aforementioned Luzerne orchestra, and some other Mozart orchestra somewhere in Europe. He is also involved with putting together multi-national groups promoting Middle East peace. The fine young student has become an exceptional young man. Ciao, Orlando ________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Robert Osmun Sent: Wed 11/12/2008 7:03 PM To: Horn Mailing List Memphis) Subject: [Hornlist] Correction I guess my Italian is as great as it was cracked up to be. The name of the horn player that impressed me so much is Allessio Allegrini. My face is red! Bob Osmun _______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/pandolfi%40deerfield.edu
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