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I was just listening to the last movement of Anton Bruckner's Symphony No. 8. A magnificent performance by the great conductor, Gunter Wand, and the NDR Symphony Orchestra.

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The several climaxes in the brass (e.g., beginning at 25:00) use only one tuba, and modern BAT's handle the load rather well. I wondered, however, what tubas were like in the 1880's, just a few years before Bruckner's death in 1895. Are any of those tubas still extant in museums and private collections? Have any of you had opportunity to play one? Who were the makers in those old days?

Ace thinking that present day tubists have it pretty good

I just find it interesting that Bruckner never heard his works performed as they are today, from the tubas standpoint. Tubas and players back then were nothing like they are today, not even close.

What a neat site! Bunch of other cool horns, Saxhorn, Awful Clyde, etc.

Thanks to all who replied, particularly Tuben.

Ace