From an Italian composer with 70 operas under his belt Quite an accomplishment – so when he speaks we listen….well, I listen 🙂Â
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My Journey with the Trumpet: Ein Madchen oder Weibchen – The Magic Flute (Mozart)
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Quanto e Bella (Gaetano Donizetti) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreCelebrating the Life of James Last In his Memory – Better Yet Why Not Make his Musical Style Last?
James Last and Paul Mauriat had a profound impact on my musical experience from a very young age. They introduced me to classical music and a wonderful style of orchestral works for many musical genres. But James Last specifically was where my inspiration/fascination with brass and trumpet all began; I […]
Read MoreMusic’s In the Air – Classics: Capriccio Espagnol (Rimsky Korsakov)
Certainly one of my all time favourite compositions and brings a lot of memories when I first heard it on FM radio so many years ago. I love the tempo, the change of pace and how wind/brass instruments are used to emphasize mode. This performance does justice to the composition […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: La Donna e Mobile (Verdi) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Classics in the Air – Hear My Prayer (Felix Mendelssohn) – Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet, Piccolo Trumpet and now even the French Horn (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress – so obviously latest recordings are better than older ones. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated […]
Read MoreMusical Adventures: Chopin Concerto No. 1 in E Minor Op. 11
One of the most beautiful compositions for the Piano and what at a talent writing in such a young age; but then again there is also plenty of talent displayed here in playing this complex piece – hope you enjoy. About the Composition (Wikipedia): The Piano Concerto No. 1 in […]
Read MoreThe Music Hour: A Casual Concert But Well Worth Watching
Beautiful music by Georgian pianist Mariam Batsashvili – great talent and superb music. On the menu; Chopin, Liszt and Paderewski. Let music keep the positive vibes and make them more contagious than COVID-19 cause I have a feeling they will help see us through this “dip”. Stay Positive – Stay […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Excerpts from Carmen – IX (Georges Bizet) Cornet Cover
Play Along Tunes for the Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cornet and Piccolo Trumpet (Best to Use Headphones): Note these videos are more for training/tracking my own progress. Also for me it’s more about technique rather than sophisticated audio recording, so you can bet I will do my best on that front but […]
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