John Griffiths performers Paul McCorriston's Tuba Concerto

[David]

For such a world class player, it's really too bad there aren't more recordings of John's playing available. It's nice that someone finally decided to post this. Hopefully more stuff comes up with time. For those of you who are interested, John's cd "The Legend of Heimdall," recorded with the Orchestra of the Capella of St Petersburg, is a must have. The best recording of his playing that I know of.

[TYA]

Where is this posted? I would really love to hear it thank you.

[tmmcas1]

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[Alex C]

I only heard John play live once and he made an impression on me. He really sang on that 621 F, gave it a real voice.

I don't know why he didn't have more name recognition except that Regina is a little on the remote side. (Okay, Canucks, cut me some slack.)

[David]

Whoops. Looks like in all my excitement I forgot to post the link. Thanks for fixing that.

As far as recognition, Regina being remote had a hand in it. I think John just wasn't the kind of guy who liked to throw himself in the spotlight. To him, he was just a regular guy. I remember one story he told me though, of when Roger Bobo first heard him play. It was a masterclass, or a demo for the piece or something, and John ran through the first movement of Elizabeth Raum's "Concerto del Garda," and Roger was just shocked. Asked him to play the rest of it for him. When he was done, he just couldn't believe it. He just said "why haven't I heard of you?"

Whatever the reason, I think the playing speaks for itself. As world class as the man.

[eeflattuba]

let us not forget that not too many years ago john and his student brent longstaff hosted the itec conference in regina.it was a world class show for such a small city. not only was john a MONSTER PLAYER but a brilliant and insightful teacher at all levels. he taught not only the best of the best but amateurs such as myself with equal zeal.there is not a tuba player in this part of the world who has not benefitted from hearing him play or attending one his many masterclasses.