Tangents

Observations by trombonist Jeremy Wilson during his recital earlier this week (quotes approximate):

"You have no idea what it is [that you've just been served], but it's tasty. I love the weirdness of French music. You get stuff like fried chicken voiceboxes..."

(Comparing toContrasting against German music/cuisine, which is meaty and "sticks with you") "They're both [French music and cuisine] unbelievably decadent and then, poof, it's gone. And it's served in small, exquisite portions."

Also, I love this word in the program: Wechselposaunist, which means "switching trombonist" -- Wilson floated between second trombone, first trombone, and bass trumpet during his tenure with the Vienna Philharmonic. [Euphonic considerations aside, I switched from soprano to alto during last night's rehearsal to even out the numbers for this Sunday's services. "You really like moving around, don't you?" Yes, indeed I do. :-)]


(Above the stage, before the recital)

[Revised for clarity 22 March]

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