Re: [Hornlist] Hans in New Zealand
jim buchholz wrote: >Where was the concert; I presume at the Theatre Royal on Glouchester Street. No - in the Town Hall. (nothing but the best!) >Probably Hans would do anything to get away from summer in Germany; even >going to Christchurch in their winter. I was in the city in July and liked >the city (winter isn't bad there). Only thing I really didn't care much for >was the giant ice cream cone near cathedral square.Melted down it could be >made into a lot of horns. I suppose Hans left most of his money in the >Casino in town. "One might very well think that, but I couldn't possibly comment..." >On the long call when the air exited Han's instrument did it >swirl clockwise or counter-clockwise on the high notes? Hmmm... the antipodean gyroscopic effect - well I wouldn't be surprised if he had built a special antipodean correction factor key into his horn - whatever, the notes came out perfectly. > Other than sitting in with the orchestra, did Hans get a chance to play with >> the > "All Blacks" (or is it "All Backs")? Who knows? but on that same night half the town would have been at the provincial Ranfurly Shield rugby match - not quite a full house in the Town Hall. ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Prof Pizka "on holiday" in New Zealand
Congratulations to the venerable Professor Hans Pizka and the horn section of Christchurch Symphony Orchestra! On Saturday night they admirably performed the Schumann 'Konzertstuck for 4 horns and orchestra op.86' (with Hans on Hn 1), under Conductor Sir William Southgate. History may have been made also if this was indeed the first time this piece was performed in New Zealand. Prof. Pizka's original reason for coming to New Zealand it seems, was to have a holiday and visit some friends in Christchurch, however horn section members must have persuaded him earlier in the year to do a bit of playing while he was here. Not everyone's idea of a holiday. The Christchurch horn section must have lips of iron too, because they managed 'Konzertstuck' having beforehand played Wagner's 'The Mastersingers Overture'. Following the rapturous applause for the 'Konzertstuck', the audience was treated to a quiet horn quartet (possibly by Erich Pizka), where beautiful tone and intonation showed forth. More rapturous applause and Hans stepped forward, simply announced "Number 153" and proceeded with a faultless rendition of Siegfried's Long Call. Legendary! The horn section wasn't finished yet though and sounded great in Brahms' 4th Symphony. For the record, the Christchurch horn section joining Hans for the 'Konzertstuck' were David Cox, Bernard Shapiro, Antonio Dimitrov. For the Wagner and Brahms, Julian Weir joined David, Bernard and Antonio. Well done guys! Thanks Hans - we appreciated your "holiday" here and hope to see you again. Jim Scrivener with friends Margaret MacGregor, Jinne Potter and Donna Heathcote (amateur horn players who made the pilgrimage) ___ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Re: 'Olds' french horns
>Are you talking about the new ones or an old Olds? Thanks Dawn & all who replied on and off list. I knew nothing of the company's history and now know I was referring to the 'new' Olds (post 1979, 'bought-the-name' Olds.) >I just started playing on an older one and it's a ton better than the old >single Getzen I was playing.It is the nickle silver model and despite >seeing years of use and some scarring it still plays well.The tone is >wonderful. >Dawn McCandless Most people have had similar comments regarding the 'old'/'real' or 'original' Olds. Out of interest, has anyone recently bought one of the 'new' Olds and still plays it? ___ Horn mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/listinfo/horn
[Hornlist] 'Olds' french horns
Would any of you who play or have played 'Olds' french horns care to extol their virtues or otherwise? All the usual questions - Are they well constructed? good valves? Are the natural harmonics well in tune? Of the different materials, lacquered brass or nickel silver, is there a noticeable difference in tone quality? Free-blowing or constricted? Secure upper harmonics? Typically suitable for an experienced amateur 1st horn in a small orchestra (35-55)? (Any other comments) CORNUcopially Jim Scrivener ___ Horn mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/listinfo/horn
