| You know it's funny you mention this topic, every time I've talked to a pro trumpet player that's been sitting in an orchestra for years, they love every minute of it, and never really tire of doing what they do. My brother is a bassoon player and knows a lot of pro woodwind players, and I keep hearing stories about a lot of them retiring because they just don't enjoy it anymore. I believe him quoting another pro bassoon player saying "Rite of Spring isn't quite the same the 20th time around." I'm curious to hear what some of the pros here have to say about that. Is Mahler 5 or Pictures ever "not the same?"
PS: Sorry if I hijack this thread, my intention is to just add on to the original question
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