Which Euphonium Soloist Do You Like to Listen To The Most???

NickJones · Post by **NickJones** » Fri Dec 23, 2005 7:29 am

lyndon Baglin , Morgan Griffiths , Glyn Williams , Dave Thornton all amazing players , sound technique and musicianship great musicians

Carroll · Post by **Carroll** » Fri Dec 23, 2005 9:37 am

Let me add, not to the exclusion of any others, the name of Robin Taylor. I own dozens of euphonium CD's (half of them Mead) but always come back to keeping Taylor in the CD player.

Rick F · Post by **Rick F** » Fri Dec 23, 2005 10:05 am

Oh wow! Only one!?

That's hard. I listen to many... some of which were already listed above. One that wasn't listed is Riki McDonnell. He does a great job with the slow melodies especially. Some don't care for his wide vibrato, but I like it. He adds it toward the end of the note.

Steve Mead I probably listen to the most because there are more of his CD's out there. A fine artist!

Morgan Griffiths is terrific too. Wish there were more CD's with him on it. He plays "Lament" on 'Cry of the Celts' which is wonderful.

Thomas Ruedi is great too on his CD "Elegie". David Childs CD, "Hear My Prayer" is one of my favorites. He has a darker tone than his dad IMHO. "Abide With Me" on that CD is gorgeous.

P.J. · Post by **P.J.** » Fri Dec 23, 2005 10:07 am

I've probably been listening to David Childs and Glyn Williams the most lately (only because I haven't gotten around to getting the David Thornton CD yet).

I think what separates the brass band euphonium solisists I've heard vs the wind banders is the tone. Personally, I really like that "British sound" more.

Somebody mentioned that any of the top Euphs here in the States could probably jump into a good brass band. I agree with that...but it would take a couple of months of adjustment.

I think Adam Frey is a good example. He played with some good bands over in England, but if you listen to any of his recordings he has changed his tone since coming back to the U.S. (not that that is necessarily a bad thing)

NickJones · Post by **NickJones** » Fri Dec 23, 2005 10:13 am

Having played in a band with Adam Frey , I have to say he is an awsome player ( Jazz at the 2001 Area competition with the Point of Ayr Colliery Band ) springs to mind but Alderly Edge at 1997 Nationals at RAH is another great performance , apart from the RNCM Band I think he was only signed with us ( and we are Welsh not English )

P.J. · Post by **P.J.** » Fri Dec 23, 2005 10:49 am

NickJones wrote:( and we are Welsh not English )

sprithammereuph · Post by **sprithammereuph** » Fri Dec 23, 2005 1:40 pm

Two more fine players are Pat Stuckemeyer and Alexandre Gagnaux. They are mind blowing!

CrappyEuph · Post by **CrappyEuph** » Fri Dec 30, 2005 3:08 am

Donald Bruce is an up-and-coming superstar you should all be aware of. His Carnival of Venice is not to be believed. Pretty easy on the eyes, as well, if you get my drift, and not afraid to wear pink.

ufoneum · Post by **ufoneum** » Fri Dec 30, 2005 9:09 am

CrappyEuph wrote:Donald Bruce is an up-and-coming superstar you should all be aware of. His Carnival of Venice is not to be believed. Pretty easy on the eyes, as well, if you get my drift, and not afraid to wear pink.

I second that... Definitely not afraid to wear pink - j/k... Donald is a great player. You will definitely see more of him in the future.

- Pat Stuckemeyer

Dan Satterwhite · Post by **Dan Satterwhite** » Fri Dec 30, 2005 10:13 am

Let me add, not to the exclusion of any others, the name of Robin Taylor. I own dozens of euphonium CD's (half of them Mead) but always come back to keeping Taylor in the CD player.

I agree, except I haven't been able to enjoy my Robin Taylor CD in a couple of years. Ahem...Hiram? Hiram??

sprithammereuph · Post by **sprithammereuph** » Fri Dec 30, 2005 2:21 pm

Donald, didn't I say that Dr. Bowman is my favorite????????

sprithammereuph · Post by **sprithammereuph** » Fri Dec 30, 2005 3:27 pm

err yes you did. I'd love for Dr. Bowman to put out another cd. Maybe that would get JTJ to reconsider his thoughts on Dr. Bowman. Better yet, go have a lesson with him. He is by far the most talented euphoniumists ever. I have heard Mead. Mead may outclass Bowman on sheer technique, but nobody can touch Dr. Bowman's musicality.
Just my opinion.
I'm open to any arguments you all may have.

ufoneum · Post by **ufoneum** » Sat Dec 31, 2005 12:58 am

IMHO,

I think comparing Dr. Bowman to Steven Mead would be like comparing apples to baseballs. Other than being round, the two serve two completely different functions - and do two totally different things, really well. Just my thoughts.

- Pat Stuckemeyer

CrappyEuph · Post by **CrappyEuph** » Sat Dec 31, 2005 1:56 am

Pat Stuckemeyer is a smart, smart man.
Also he has an awesome new CD that you should all hear.

- Jamie

JTJ · Post by **JTJ** » Sat Dec 31, 2005 1:27 pm

I think Pat answered for me with the apples and baseballs note. The original question was about which soloist you like to listen to the most.

Now, not having the time or money to travel the world listening to soloists, I can only judge soloists by what they do on CDs. And the criteria I use is subjective: who speaks to me musically, who I think performs, on their recordings, with the highest artistry and musical expression. Those are the people I want to listen to, because they are the ones who set the standards for the instrument, and because their playing is never boring, always rewarding.

Often these threads get into popularity contests not particularly based on the music. That's fine too.

So it goes.

John

ai698 · Post by **ai698** » Sun Jan 01, 2006 1:12 pm

Karl Humble

RyanMcGeorge · Post by **RyanMcGeorge** » Sun Jan 01, 2006 9:58 pm

My favorite is definitely Brian Meixner. He can play LOUD!

TonyTuba · Post by **TonyTuba** » Mon Jan 02, 2006 9:08 am

RyanMcGeorge wrote:My favorite is definitely Brian Meixner. He can play LOUD!

I'm Brian Meixner!!!

JTJ · Post by **JTJ** » Mon Jan 02, 2006 9:55 am

Isn't LOUD a mouthpiece?

sprithammereuph · Post by **sprithammereuph** » Mon Jan 02, 2006 5:05 pm

Yes, Loud is a mouthpiece company. I believe Brian Meixner is a great player because of his musicality not dynamic range capabilities.