Blog Topic: Live Performance


More Tine Thing Helseth!

Posted: November 1, 2011 by Eric Sperry

Tine is flat out amazing. Such control, musicality, and a sound to die for. Reminds me a little of Maurice Andre. Doesn’t hurt that she’s playing Rachmaninov, either. Enjoy! How about Arutunian?

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Clark Terry plays “Misty”!

Posted: September 21, 2011 by Eric Sperry

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D’CalleSon at Discovery World!

Posted: September 6, 2011 by Eric Sperry

Check out this recent clip featuring D’CalleSon at Discovery World’s Live @ The Lakefront series:

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Philadelphia Orchestra Brass Ensemble plays “The Star-Spangled Banner”

Posted: August 24, 2011 by Eric Sperry

Enough said.

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Tine Thing Helseth!

Posted: August 12, 2011 by Eric Sperry

It’s a little out of season to feature this familiar tune, but a trumpet sound like this never goes out of season. Please check out Tine-she’s got at least one solo cd out with more on the way. She’s an … Continue reading →

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Bruckner Symphony No. 7 – Herseth shows how it’s done

Posted: August 1, 2011 by Eric Sperry

I’m currently working up Bruckner Symphony No. 7 for an upcoming concert. After listening to a few recordings, I decided to consult YouTube for some more interpretations. I found a real gem of a performance, the Chicago Symphony under Solti. … Continue reading →

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D’CalleSon plays Alterra at the Lake 7/28/11

Posted: July 29, 2011 by Eric Sperry

I had a blast playing with D’CalleSon last night at Alterra‘s Musica del Lago series. Check out D’CalleSon’s newest original MANOS DURAS composed by Miguel A Colon Jr. and arranged by Edwin Sanchez. Other tunes from the same show:

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Hakan Hardenberger Masterclass

Posted: July 11, 2011 by Eric Sperry

A video of a masterclass given by one of Europe’s finest trumpet players. Enjoy!

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National Brass Symposium master class

Posted: June 16, 2011 by Eric Sperry

Here’s an excellent video of orchestral brass playing. It’s the famous chorale in the 5th movement of Mahler’s 2nd Symphony. Note the trumpet section is made up of the principals of the New York Philharmonic (Philip Smith), Cleveland Orchestra (Michael … Continue reading →

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The lighter side of the trumpet……

Posted: June 4, 2011 by Eric Sperry

Some excellent playing here from Markus Wursch on both Bb/A piccolo and G trumpet.

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