| Philippe,
As you mentioned, Russian orchestras are huge. That much bottom makes it fun to raise the bell.
Manny makes an excellent point in his forum -- the concept of sound comes from the player, not his/her horn. You can play like a Russian on a C trumpet but, as you identify, the overtones are slightly different on the Bb.
Do whatever works in your particular setting. That, along with playing a variety of tunes over a marathon season, is the art of playing in a symphony orchestra.
(along with getting along with violists)
(and looking spiffy in tails) (I look like a cartoon character -- MUCH better in ninja black)
Pax,
EC |