Anyone cast any light on this interview?
http://www.npr.org/player/v2/mediaPlaye ... =124333109" target="_blank
Samuel Barber speaks about an Italian tuba player
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Re: Samuel Barber speaks about an Italian tuba player
Given the Philadelphia connection, I'd assume he's referring to Donatelli.
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Re: Samuel Barber speaks about an Italian tuba player
I wonder what piece he's talking about. First or Second Essay, perhaps?
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Re: Samuel Barber speaks about an Italian tuba player
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.
The article seems to indicate this comment occurred during the 1936 premiere of his First Symphony in Italy.