In response to the observations of Otto Henry: This past week, I had an opportunity to hear the Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet in recital at the renowned Troy Music Hall. Fergus McWilliams was the horn player. He sat somewhat at an angle to the stand so that his hands were almost aligned at a right angle to the music. His playing of music by Barber, Hindemith, Faure, and Nielsen was in tune and in sync with the other four players. His horn parts ranged from the top to the bottom, and the quality of his tone matched the mood of whatever they all were performing. I couldn't have asked for a more inspiring evening.
I didn't see the performance you refer to, and I don't even know if McWilliams is the regular first chair horn player in Berlin, but I have the feeling that if it was he you saw, he was doing what the music called for. I for one am making adjustments in the way I sit and so far at least play the better for it. Sincerely, Lewis Rubenstein -------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ post: [email protected] unsubscribe or set options at https://pegasus.memphis.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
