I had the priveledge of hearing a Peter Damm recital in 1981 in Germany (somewhere). He played beautifully and we went up to him afterwards. He was a great gentleman and spent a few moments talking to us. As young professionals ourselves it meant a lot to hear such a fine player. Of course, he was a wonderful gentleman and very gracious to us. Back in the '80s narrowminded pedantics would object to his singing vibrato. Objectionable people like that should remember that our instruments were inspired by the human singing voice. I hear that singing clearly in all of his solo performances. Within his orchestra playing he is never out of place. In fact, he always blends perfectly with the vibrato used by the other woodwinds. Young horn players must at some point be exposed to Mr. Damm's playing if they wish to become a well rounded musician.
I was one of those horn players who scoffed at this recording in the 70s. Then I heard the SKD Live and was blown away. I went back home and listened again and became a devoted admirer. The horn playing and the orchestra. Our highest calling as musicians is to sing and to reach inside the listener. Peter Damm did this better than anyone. A poet of the horn.
I was there. The IHS convention in Schevegin. Heard him again in America. That second time, it was so hot and humid. He played, and the rain outside began to fall and the temperature became so much more comfortable. What a mystery! I told a horn playing friend who did not attend that I just heard "Dennis Brain". I shall never forget. Listen to Jessye Norman and Leipzig with Strauss' Four Last Songs. That's him!!!!!!!
I had the priveledge of hearing a Peter Damm recital in 1981 in Germany (somewhere). He played beautifully and we went up to him afterwards. He was a great gentleman and spent a few moments talking to us. As young professionals ourselves it meant a lot to hear such a fine player. Of course, he was a wonderful gentleman and very gracious to us. Back in the '80s narrowminded pedantics would object to his singing vibrato. Objectionable people like that should remember that our instruments were inspired by the human singing voice. I hear that singing clearly in all of his solo performances. Within his orchestra playing he is never out of place. In fact, he always blends perfectly with the vibrato used by the other woodwinds. Young horn players must at some point be exposed to Mr. Damm's playing if they wish to become a well rounded musician.
I was one of those horn players who scoffed at this recording in the 70s. Then I heard the SKD Live and was blown away. I went back home and listened again and became a devoted admirer. The horn playing and the orchestra. Our highest calling as musicians is to sing and to reach inside the listener. Peter Damm did this better than anyone. A poet of the horn.
I was there. The IHS convention in Schevegin. Heard him again in America. That second time, it was so hot and humid. He played, and the rain outside began to fall and the temperature became so much more comfortable. What a mystery! I told a horn playing friend who did not attend that I just heard "Dennis Brain". I shall never forget. Listen to Jessye Norman and Leipzig with Strauss' Four Last Songs. That's him!!!!!!!
A legjobb hang!!!!
Wonderful musicianship all over this; splendid orchestra and conducting too. Unfortunately Mr Dahms's sound and style are a lost art form