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Hi Scott,

I appreciate your question and compliment. Thanks.

First let me say that there are a lot of reasons that Paul and I may have sounded different. The halls are different. In my hall where you sit can really effect how you hear the orchestra. The conductor in Toronto that week wanted a lot of trumpet in several spots. That could have been very different in Montreal. Just keep that in mind when thinking about the two performances.

As for how I approach those kinds of passages in the repertoire here are a few ideas that I like to think about when playing powerfully.

First for me is vibrato. While it's important to not to use too much vibrato remember that vibrato can draw attention so even though you aren't playing louder you are noticed more which will result in the same thing.

Tounging a little more aggressively can also get you noticed more. Again it can't be too aggressive because you wouldn't want to get outside what the music asks for, but it can be effective in getting you heard more.

Lastly I try to stay right on top of the stick so that I'm almost in first all of the time. Of course I am sure to be with the orchestra, but I like to be on the leading edge. This also gives be a little more ear attention.

Please let me know if you have any quesitons.

Best,
Andrew