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Samuel Barber speaks about an Italian tuba player
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 3:56 pm
by Andrew
Anyone cast any light on this interview?
http://www.npr.org/player/v2/mediaPlaye ... =124333109" target="_blank
Re: Samuel Barber speaks about an Italian tuba player
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 5:21 pm
by Jonathan Fowler
Given the Philadelphia connection, I'd assume he's referring to Donatelli.
Re: Samuel Barber speaks about an Italian tuba player
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 5:46 pm
by jeopardymaster
I wonder what piece he's talking about. First or Second Essay, perhaps?
Re: Samuel Barber speaks about an Italian tuba player
Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 10:28 am
by Tubainsauga
http://www.npr.org/2011/07/18/124272297 ... uel-barber" target="_blank
The article seems to indicate this comment occurred during the 1936 premiere of his First Symphony in Italy.