European orchestral trumpet superstars...

ilikethetrumpet · 09-20-2006, 11:15 PM

...Who are and were they?

This is a question for anyone, although I'm sure Manny and Rowuk would be great resources. Growing up with a brass player for a father and in my general education, I certainly heard the names Phil Smith, Vacchiano, Tom Stevens, Mark Gould, Mel Broiles, Michael Sachs, Hering, Ghitalla, Laureano and their ilk.

But in Europe, who are the orchestral players everybody salivates over? Who is listened to, emulated, canonized, worshipped, etc.? I realized a little while ago that the only players from Europe I'm really that familiar with are soloists. I wouldn't be surprised if a thread exists for this but I didn't find it offhand. I'd be appreciative of having this gap filled in. Thanks!

robertwhite · 09-20-2006, 11:25 PM

I'm not European, but I can give you a few: (no particular order)

Maurice Murphy - London Sym.
Hans Gansch - Vienna Phil.
Konradin Groth - Berlin Phil.
Horst Eichler - Berlin Phil.
Paolo Longinotti - Orchestre de la Suisse Romande

I'm sure others will come up with many many more.

Check out some of Derek Reaban's work on the TH too. Some great research in putting
names with famous orchestras for given time periods - very helpful in determining who is playing
on some great recordings.

rowuk · 09-21-2006, 02:07 AM

My shortlist- in addition to the previously mentioned artists:
Dennis Ferry-Suisse Romande
Marc Ullrich-Basel
Reinhold Friedrich-Frankfurt
Urban Agnas-was in Sweden-now teaches in Cologne
Frits Damrow-Concertgebouw
Matthias Höfs- Hamburg(also with German Brass)
There is a new very young solo trumpet player at the Radio Symphony Orchestra in Frankfurt who is AWESOME-Balázs Nemes

Classical Soloists
Niklas Eklund, Ed Tarr, Maurice André, Hakan Hardenberger, Michael Laird, Hermann Sauter, Friedemann Immer, Guy Touvron

This is just a list of the "spectacular" players that come immediately to mind. There are so many great players here that just "do their job" and unfortunately don't get the national or international press. I'm sure it is the same in America.

Albert Castillo · 09-21-2006, 06:05 AM

Hannes Läubin - SO des Bayerischen Rundfunks, "The Boss" in Munich, "our Herseth"

Guido Segers and Florian Klingler - Munich Philharmonic

Gabor Tarkovi - Berlin Philharmonic

Ludwig Gütler - Dresden, a MUST!!!

In my native Country(Spain):

Mireia Farrés - Barcelona SO, Charlie Schlueter's student

Vicente López - Maurice André's student

and many more, both orchestral and teachers

In France, there are too very good players, although I don't know them very well...

There are of course some more, in all countries, that's just a bit...

dedalus78 · 09-21-2006, 07:39 AM

Lets add Jeff Segal, formerly Tonhalle Orchester, Zurich. Their recordings of Strauss contain some benchmark Trumpet playing.

TW

davidjohnson · 09-21-2006, 08:53 AM

ed tarr is american, but he's been in europe a llooooonnngg time.
maurice murphy...wow.
laubin...is he one of the laubin bros. trumpet ensemble?

dj

ecarroll · 09-21-2006, 09:00 AM

Hi,

I would agree with many of the names listed above, especially regarding the current ones. Please add Rod Franks (LSO), Peter Masseurs (Royal Concertgebouw Orkest) and Tamás Velenczei (Berliner Philharmoniker -- his Mahler 5 is my absolute favorite)

Robin, Balázs Nemes is known in the states. He was appointed principal trumpet at the MET (replacing Mark Gould, his teacher at Juilliard) and was one of the five on trial in Chicago before Chris Martin's appointment. The "A List" conductors love him. Balázs only lasted a few weeks at the MET, prefering to return to his excellent post at the HR-Sinfonieorchester. I have his Spada piston C trumpet, which he gave up when he switched exclusively to rotary trumpets 4 or 5 seasons ago.

Best,
EC
PS: Giuliano Sommerhalder (http://www.giulianosommerhalder.com/...nglish/?Rpage=) was recently appointed principal trumpet of the Gewandhaus Orchestra in Leipzig. He will be sensational.

Bruce Lee · 09-21-2006, 10:30 AM

Ian Balmain is the Trumpet Section Principal of the Royal Opera House Orchestra, in London, UK. He has a tremendous reputation as a classical performer. He is also an Eclipse C Trumpet Artist.

More information about Ian Balmain can be found in this link:

http://www.trumpetguild.org/2002conference/sat/501.html

Cheers!
Bruce

rowuk · 09-21-2006, 11:00 AM

This is really interesting.
We have essentially universal qualities for getting jobs. Just about anybody can go anywhere regardless of race or origin - they just have to be good enough. This only works in the music business!

Vulgano Brother · 09-21-2006, 03:13 PM

davidjohnson, Yup, one of the famed laubin brothers. Add Hermann Sauter, who played 1st for Rilling just about forever.

09-20-2006, 11:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
ilikethetrumpet Pianissimo User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Iowa City, Iowa Posts: 119	European orchestral trumpet superstars... ...Who are and were they? This is a question for anyone, although I'm sure Manny and Rowuk would be great resources. Growing up with a brass player for a father and in my general education, I certainly heard the names Phil Smith, Vacchiano, Tom Stevens, Mark Gould, Mel Broiles, Michael Sachs, Hering, Ghitalla, Laureano and their ilk. But in Europe, who are the orchestral players everybody salivates over? Who is listened to, emulated, canonized, worshipped, etc.? I realized a little while ago that the only players from Europe I'm really that familiar with are soloists. I wouldn't be surprised if a thread exists for this but I didn't find it offhand. I'd be appreciative of having this gap filled in. Thanks!

09-21-2006, 02:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
rowuk Moderator Fortissimo User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 4,374	My shortlist- in addition to the previously mentioned artists: Dennis Ferry-Suisse Romande Marc Ullrich-Basel Reinhold Friedrich-Frankfurt Urban Agnas-was in Sweden-now teaches in Cologne Frits Damrow-Concertgebouw Matthias Höfs- Hamburg(also with German Brass) There is a new very young solo trumpet player at the Radio Symphony Orchestra in Frankfurt who is AWESOME-Balázs Nemes Classical Soloists Niklas Eklund, Ed Tarr, Maurice André, Hakan Hardenberger, Michael Laird, Hermann Sauter, Friedemann Immer, Guy Touvron This is just a list of the "spectacular" players that come immediately to mind. There are so many great players here that just "do their job" and unfortunately don't get the national or international press. I'm sure it is the same in America. __________________ Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again. Last edited by rowuk; 09-21-2006 at 02:24 AM.

09-21-2006, 06:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
Albert Castillo Pianissimo User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Munich Posts: 107	Hannes Läubin - SO des Bayerischen Rundfunks, "The Boss" in Munich, "our Herseth" Guido Segers and Florian Klingler - Munich Philharmonic Gabor Tarkovi - Berlin Philharmonic Ludwig Gütler - Dresden, a MUST!!! In my native Country(Spain): Mireia Farrés - Barcelona SO, Charlie Schlueter's student Vicente López - Maurice André's student and many more, both orchestral and teachers In France, there are too very good players, although I don't know them very well... There are of course some more, in all countries, that's just a bit... __________________ Albert A. Castillo Last edited by Albert Castillo; 09-21-2006 at 06:08 AM.

09-21-2006, 09:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
ecarroll Artist in Residence Forte User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NH/CA/PQ Posts: 1,572	Hi, I would agree with many of the names listed above, especially regarding the current ones. Please add Rod Franks (LSO), Peter Masseurs (Royal Concertgebouw Orkest) and Tamás Velenczei (Berliner Philharmoniker -- his Mahler 5 is my absolute favorite) Robin, Balázs Nemes is known in the states. He was appointed principal trumpet at the MET (replacing Mark Gould, his teacher at Juilliard) and was one of the five on trial in Chicago before Chris Martin's appointment. The "A List" conductors love him. Balázs only lasted a few weeks at the MET, prefering to return to his excellent post at the HR-Sinfonieorchester. I have his Spada piston C trumpet, which he gave up when he switched exclusively to rotary trumpets 4 or 5 seasons ago. Best, EC PS: Giuliano Sommerhalder (http://www.giulianosommerhalder.com/...nglish/?Rpage=) was recently appointed principal trumpet of the Gewandhaus Orchestra in Leipzig. He will be sensational. Last edited by ecarroll; 09-21-2006 at 09:09 AM.

09-21-2006, 10:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
Bruce Lee Piano User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: HOUSTON, TEXAS Posts: 463	Ian Balmain is the Trumpet Section Principal of the Royal Opera House Orchestra, in London, UK. He has a tremendous reputation as a classical performer. He is also an Eclipse C Trumpet Artist. More information about Ian Balmain can be found in this link: http://www.trumpetguild.org/2002conference/sat/501.html Cheers! Bruce __________________ brucelee@northernbrass.com ECLIPSE TRUMPETS - AUTHORIZED DEALER The "TEATRO", by Lee/McKinney GR Technologies/Northern Brass Mpc's - Dealer http://www.northernbrass.com (281) 485-1919

09-20-2006, 11:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
robertwhite Piano User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 481	I'm not European, but I can give you a few: (no particular order) Maurice Murphy - London Sym. Hans Gansch - Vienna Phil. Konradin Groth - Berlin Phil. Horst Eichler - Berlin Phil. Paolo Longinotti - Orchestre de la Suisse Romande I'm sure others will come up with many many more. Check out some of Derek Reaban's work on the TH too. Some great research in putting names with famous orchestras for given time periods - very helpful in determining who is playing on some great recordings.

09-21-2006, 07:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
dedalus78 New Friend Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 31	Lets add Jeff Segal, formerly Tonhalle Orchester, Zurich. Their recordings of Strauss contain some benchmark Trumpet playing. TW

09-21-2006, 08:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
davidjohnson Piano User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: arkansas Posts: 377	ed tarr is american, but he's been in europe a llooooonnngg time. maurice murphy...wow. laubin...is he one of the laubin bros. trumpet ensemble? dj

09-21-2006, 11:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
rowuk Moderator Fortissimo User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 4,374	This is really interesting. We have essentially universal qualities for getting jobs. Just about anybody can go anywhere regardless of race or origin - they just have to be good enough. This only works in the music business! __________________ Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again.

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Vulgano Brother Moderator Fortissimo User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Home Posts: 3,265	davidjohnson, Yup, one of the famed laubin brothers. Add Hermann Sauter, who played 1st for Rilling just about forever. __________________ "A tool good enough to be so used and not too good" C.S. Lewis That Hideous Strength www.letsbuildhope.org

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