Re: [Hornlist] jiracek natural horns
I've played one many years ago. It was considered an entry-level horn at the time, mostly bought by horn students who were taking their first steps on the natural horn path. It wasn't at all bad, especially considering what you get for the relatively low price. At the end it played a bit too "modern" for my taste. It felt a lot closer to my Alex 103 than to the early 19th century Courtois I now have. Nowadays some high profile natural horn specialists play a Jiracek, especially for later works. The principal horn of the Orchestre des Champs Elysées plays one almost exclusively. It's probably a good buy, especially if you're starting out on natural horn. (There's a second hand one for sale in Holland right now ;) ) Michiel van der Linden Bruges, Belgium 2008/11/18 Alon reuven <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Hi all, > Does anyone know , or has an opinion about jiracek natural horns ? > Alon > ___ > post: horn@music.memphis.edu > unsubscribe or set options at > http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/corbasse%40gmail.com > ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] jiracek natural horns
I have one and find it okay but it needed some attention. When I bought it not all the crooks were in tune and I eventually had the main tuning slide section cut short and stockings made. I now know which crooks need the stockings and which don't. A friend of mine had a similar problem but reversed - he had to have an extra section added. Both horns work well now after being doctored. One problem has been with the soldering on the crooks - several have had to be re-soldered (and I tend to look after my instruments) Tuning was a bit of a problem to begin with but like anything else, practice helped. The tone quality is good and the slots easy to find, much easier than playing the f side of my Alex. I like it very much. Jiracek do two (at least) versions - one with a small bell and one larger. I've played both and prefer the larger bell for orchestral work, the smaller one for solo. One of my colleagues has a much more expensive well known make - I preferred my Jiracek to his and so did he. Cheers, Lawrence lawrenceyates.co.uk ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] jiracek natural horns
Hi all, Does anyone know , or has an opinion about jiracek natural horns ? Alon ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
