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NY Phil Tannhauser Video w/ Fred Geib 1926
Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2010 1:38 pm
by Frank Byrne
Sorry if this has already been posted but I just found this video on YouTube of the New York Philharmonic under Henry Hadley playing the Overture to Tannhauser in 1926!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aX3fMnKRb-c
There are many shots where you can see and hear Fred Geib with his bell-front tuba. I don't know if there is any other film/video where you can see him in action.
Enjoy!
Frank
Re: NY Phil Tannhauser Video w/ Fred Geib 1926
Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2010 2:06 pm
by UDELBR
Great stuff. Thanks for posting!
Re: NY Phil Tannhauser Video w/ Fred Geib 1926
Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2010 2:25 pm
by TubaTodd
King Eb??
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Re: NY Phil Tannhauser Video w/ Fred Geib 1926
Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2010 2:43 pm
by Chuck Jackson
TubaTodd wrote:King Eb??
Definitely an EEb, but someone else would be better suited to name the make. The bald trumpet player directly in front of him is none other than Max Schlossberg. A wonderful piece of history and a fine recording.
Chuck
Re: NY Phil Tannhauser Video w/ Fred Geib 1926
Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2010 3:02 pm
by Ace
Thanks for posting that video. I really like Hadley's conducting.
Re: NY Phil Tannhauser Video w/ Fred Geib 1926
Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2010 5:42 pm
by Bowerybum
Wow, is that Stanley Drucker on clarinet?
Re: NY Phil Tannhauser Video w/ Fred Geib 1926
Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2010 6:41 pm
by Kory101
Since he was born in 1929, I'm gonna say no.
Re: NY Phil Tannhauser Video w/ Fred Geib 1926
Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2010 10:27 pm
by Bowerybum
I made a joke.
Re: NY Phil Tannhauser Video w/ Fred Geib 1926
Posted: Sun Aug 08, 2010 8:31 pm
by Chuck Jackson
DP wrote:Hey Chuck! Why definitely an "EEflat"??
Honestly, the wrap that was visible looked to be "bare" enough to be an EEb. Went back and watched the fingerings on the last big Chorale and tip my hat to Robert. He was using CC fingers. That was a very small CC, but sounded good even by the recording standards of the day.
Glad to see you back Dale!!!
Chuck
Re: NY Phil Tannhauser Video w/ Fred Geib 1926
Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 8:45 am
by Stephen Shoop
This is a real treasure. There are a few 78 rpm recordings (some now on CD), but I know of no other video of Mr. Geib's playing. Thanks Frank.
Re: NY Phil Tannhauser Video w/ Fred Geib 1926
Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 8:03 pm
by rodgeman
Thanks for posting!
Nice to see bell front tubas.
Re: NY Phil Tannhauser Video w/ Fred Geib 1926
Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 9:00 am
by J.c. Sherman
It's a full size CC, but a small bell flare : )
That was a wonderful way to start the day!! Delightful piece of history!
J.c.S.